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Boarding School in New Zealand for Boys & Girls
Wairarapa College:
Wairarapa College is a state, co-educational school with boarding facilities, located in Masterton which blends tradition with innovation as it seeks to develop the full potential of each student. Set in spacious and beautiful grounds, the College contains a mixture of old and new buildings. It presents an attractive learning environment for students. Special features of the College include the college boarding hostel, College House, purpose built information computer suite, specialist arts centre, technology centre, a school farm and agriculture laboratory which foster a strong emphasis on the teaching of Agriculture and Horticulture.
Wairarapa College prides itself on the comprehensive range of subjects that it is able to offer its students.
Subjects may present an academic challenge, may open a door for a vocational opportunity, may help develop a cultural strength, or stimulate social or physical development. Whatever the subject, be it a core requirement such as English, or an option choice such as Art, Wairarapa College has the range of subjects which can assist each student on the road to success
English
English is a core subject which aims to develop the student's use of language through speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. We aim to increase the pupils' proficiency in all aspects of language so that they are both skilled and sensitive senders and receivers of language. To achieve this aim a wide range of activities are introduced. Information technologies such as word processing, video, microfiche, tapes and radio are used. A wide range of skills from the media to the study of literature and poetry is taught in our English classes with Media Studies being offered as an alternative or complementary subject to English in Year 12 and Year 13.
Mathematics
Mathematics (Maths) is a core subject that aims to help students to develop a belief in the value of maths and its usefulness to them, to nurture confidence in their own mathematical ability, to foster a sense of personal achievement and to encourage a continuing and creative interest in Mathematics including the use of the latest technologies.
In the senior years at Wairarapa College, Maths splits into a number of options which more closely match the students' abilities. Maths 103 is entirely internally assessed L1 unit standards. Maths 102 and 202 have a higher component of internally assessed achievement standards. At Year 13 students may study Level 3 Calculus and / or Statistics
Science
Science is a core subject which aims to develop an inquiring mind and the attitudes, skills and knowledge for exploring and interpreting our surroundings and to prepare students for a society which depends on both the products and processes of science. As with the other core subjects, science breaks off into distinct areas in the senior years.
Social Studies
Social Studies is a core subject which is about how people in different cultures, times and places think, feel and act; how they organise their way of life, interact with others and initiate or respond to change. It encourages pupils to think clearly a
nd critically about human values and behaviour
Physical Education
Physical Education is a core subject which aims to develop a broad range of physical skills through an emphasis upon student involvement in a range of activities. Wairarapa College offers a course in NCEA Levels 1 - 3 Physical Education and a sports studies option for Years 12 and 13 students. Outdoor Education is offered at Year 12 also.
Technology
Technology education is about identifying needs and opportunities and how products, systems and environments can be designed, produced and marketed to meet these needs and opportunities. The general aims of technology education are to develop technological knowledge and understanding, understanding the awareness of the inter-relationship between technology and society, and technological capability.
Technology education is also offered via the traditional subjects of Textiles and Design, Food & Nutrition, Graphics and Pathways courses.
A wide range of additional optional subjects are available.
Address:
PO Box 463, Masterton, New Zealand
Rangi Ruru
Courses / Programs
Located in Christchurch, New Zealand, this is a boarding and day school of the highest quality. Rangi Ruru Girls' School is one of New Zealand's top achieving schools, offering independent Intermediate (Year 7 and 8) and Secondary (Years 9 to 13) education for Day and Boarding students. New Zealand's national qualification for secondary school learners is the National Certificate of Educational Achievement - NCEA. Internatonal students are welcome. International students who do not have English as their first language will usually be asked to sit an assessment test in Christchurch, to determine whether they are ready to study in mainstream classes. All international students are mainstreamed and they must have the English skills to cope with classroom and homework tasks. Note: Entry to senior classes (Years 11-13) requires a higher level of English than entry to junior classes.
The NZ curriculum framework consists of 7 Essential Learning Areas: languages; mathematics; science; technology; social sciences; the arts; health and physical education. Rangi Ruru offers a wide range of curriculum choices within this framework. These include music, photography, graphic design, theatre arts; thinking skills; dance; drama; design and technology; fashion, fabric & design; media studies and computer technology.
Rochester Independent College
Courses / Programs
Situated in Kent, just 35 minutes south-east of London, Rochester Independent College (RIC) is an alternative to conventional secondary education, and provides day programs (ages 11+) and boarding programs (ages 16+) to students from the U.K. and international students. About 65 of the College's 280 students are boarders.The College has an atmosphere closer to university than school. We offer students the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere of managed independence that acts as a stepping stone between school and university.
At RIC, there is no uniform, no bells ring and everybody is on first name terms. Students are encouraged to be themselves and achieve exam results that often exceed their expectations.
“My wife and I left RIC after our visit convinced it was the right move for our daughter. In fact, it’s the kind of school we both would have loved to have gone to ourselves.”
- Parent Testimonial
Alternative Secondary School Education:
- Day students ages 11+
- Boarding Students ages 16+ (GCSE Year 11 and Sixth Form students)
Academic Courses include:
- One or two-year A-level courses in Sixth Form
- One-year and two-year GCSE courses
- Retake programs – GCSE and A level
- Medical, Dental and Vet Science Programs
- Film and Media Studies
- Visual and Creative Art courses
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
- Day students ages 11+
- Boarding Students ages 16+ (GCSE Year 11 and Sixth Form students)
Academic Courses include:
- One or two-year A-level courses in Sixth Form
- One-year and two-year GCSE courses
- Retake programs – GCSE and A level
- Medical, Dental and Vet Science Programs
- Film and Media Studies
- Visual and Creative Art courses
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
Southbank International School, London
Courses / Programs
With campuses in desirable locations throughout Central London (Kensington, Hampstead, and Westminster), Southbank International School offers quality International Baccalaureate education to students from the U.K. and around the world (ages 3-18).We offer the continuity of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum throughout all grades, and we are very proud to be the first school in the UK accredited to deliver all three IB programmes (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme).
We are a truly international, co-ed school and our students represent more than 70 different nationalities. Many of our students speak two or more languages.
International Baccalaureate Education (ages 3-18)
Primary Years Programme (ages 3-11)
- PYP Programme focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside
Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16)
- The MYP provides a framework of learning that encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers.
IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-18/19)
- A challenging two-year curriculum for students in Grades 11 and 12
Primary Years Programme (ages 3-11)
- PYP Programme focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside
Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16)
- The MYP provides a framework of learning that encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers.
IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-18/19)
- A challenging two-year curriculum for students in Grades 11 and 12
Medbury School, Christchurch
Courses / Programs
Medbury School is recognised by parents and educators as one of Australasia’s leading private primary schools for the education of boys from Years 1 to 8 (ages 5-13). Located in Christchurch, New Zealand, the preparatory school is both a day and boarding school.Our vision is to ‘Unlock Every Boy’s Potential', which is achieved by having personalised learning programmes and a world class delivery of the curriculum, underpinned with a strong set of traditional Christian values.
At Medbury, we know what it takes to make the boys happy and how to unlock their true potential. Medbury School has an outstanding history of educational, cultural and sporting excellence and provides and environment where boys thrive, guided by firm boundaries, clearly defined requirements, and exceptional peer support. International Boarding at Medbury provides an entry into an exciting and welcoming extended family.
Day & Boarding School Curriculum for Boys Ages 5-13 (Years 1-8)
- Our curriculum framework consists of 7 Essential Learning Areas: Languages; mathematics; science; technology; social sciences; the arts; health and physical education.
- Medbury School offers a broad curriculum within this framework with a personalised learning programme to ensure every boy's potential is realised.
- Our curriculum framework consists of 7 Essential Learning Areas: Languages; mathematics; science; technology; social sciences; the arts; health and physical education.
- Medbury School offers a broad curriculum within this framework with a personalised learning programme to ensure every boy's potential is realised.
Otaki College
Courses / Programs
Otaki College is a small (450 students), rural, multicultural school, uniformed, coeducational school which takes students from Year 7 to Year 13. It is a very friendly, safe school where there is a lot of contact between students, staff and the Otaki community.
International students live with local families, many of whom have their own children attending school.
Otaki is one hour north of Wellington and is situated between the mountains and the sea, and near a beautiful, clean river.
Facilities at the college include a library, science laboratories, computer network, performing arts centre (music, drama and dance), technology workshops (wood, metal, clothing, food), art room, swimming pool, two gymnasia, tennis courts, and sports field.
Otaki College provides a caring environment which International students find welcoming and inclusive. Students join mainstream classes with Kiwi students and are then offered specialist English Language classes.
Special care is offered the International students through a dedicated dean, a homestay manager, and a director of International Education.
A large range of subjects to all levels of the National Curriculum in NZ.
The college has a very popular outdoor education option where students can experience a wide variety of outdoor activities (kayaking, bush walking, rock climbing, snow experience). There are also many outdoor pursuits available in Otaki (swimming, surfing, surf life saving, fishing, boating, hiking, horse riding).
The college has a very popular outdoor education option where students can experience a wide variety of outdoor activities (kayaking, bush walking, rock climbing, snow experience). There are also many outdoor pursuits available in Otaki (swimming, surfing, surf life saving, fishing, boating, hiking, horse riding).
Auckland International College
Courses / Programs
Established in 2003, Auckland International College is a New Zealand independent day and boarding school which offers a specialised 3-year senior secondary school education. The specific focus of the school is to prepare students for entry to top universities worldwide. As an IB World School it is the only NZ school to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma exclusively.
Specialised Secondary Education (Year 11-13):
Year 11 students study the Preparation Year Programme for IB Diploma, while Year 12 and 13 students study the IB Diploma itself. In addition, all students study a SAT preparation course.
Year 11 students study the Preparation Year Programme for IB Diploma, while Year 12 and 13 students study the IB Diploma itself. In addition, all students study a SAT preparation course.