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IB Boarding School in Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland International College:
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.
IB Diploma Programme (Year 12 & 13):
The IB Diploma Programme was created to provide a high school leaving qualification which would enable students to gain entry into universities throughout the world. It is a demanding course designed for able students aged 16-19 years. While highly academic, the programme aims to educate the whole person, helping students to become independent, caring and critical thinkers. Through the ‘CAS’ programme, all students must give their time to provide service to others in the community.
Student performance is graded according to criteria which are moderated internationally and consistent across all IB schools throughout the world. The broad concept of the IB curriculum ensures that students develop a well-rounded understanding, with each student selecting one subject from each of the groups shown in the hexagon diagram below.
Preparation Year Programme for IB Diploma (Year 11):
- Designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed for the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13
- Each student studies all subject areas in order to be able to make an informed and appropriate choice of subjects for the IB Diploma
- The programme consists of Literature, Language ( either Japanese, Chinese, French or English), Sciences, Mathematics, Global Studies (Economics, History and Geography), Computer Science, Art, Creativity Service and Health, Research Project and SAT Preparation.
PSAT, SAT & ACT Testing:
At AIC we understand how important standardised tests (PSAT/SAT/ACT) can be when applying to universities in the United States. We provide advice and assistance with SAT preparation, and we make practice tests available for students who want to gain experience in test-like conditions.
Our university entrance preparation programme offers specialist university counsellors, SAT preparation and interview coaching, giving AIC students the best preparation for the top universities. Our students have the additional advantage of going to a school that is also a test centre for the PSAT and four of the seven possible SAT test dates. We are also Auckland’s only ACT test centre.
Address:
37 Heaphy Street, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
Longburn Adventist College, Palmerston North
Courses / Programs
Longburn Adventist College (LAC) is a Christian school with Christian family values. We provide a comprehensive programme for Year 7 to 13 within an integrated co-educational day and boarding school setting.Established in 1908, it is a state integrated school offering Christian education to intermediate and senior aged students from age 12 to 18 (junior secondary to Year 13 high school). LAC is situated in Longburn near Palmerston North on the North Island of New Zealand, 2 hours north of Wellington. LAC offers education to local day students, 5-day / week boarding, 7-day / permanent boarding and international students.
LAC offers education to Christian children who attend church regularly (either them or their parents). Students are selected by a preference system during their enrollment selection process to abide by the agreement between NZ State Integration Authorities and the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Academic subjects include:
Agriculture, Art, Bible, Building Construction, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computing, Economics, English, Geography, Hospitality, Japanese, Mathematics, Music, Photography, Statistics, Te Reo Māori, Tourism and Woodwork
Agriculture, Art, Bible, Building Construction, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computing, Economics, English, Geography, Hospitality, Japanese, Mathematics, Music, Photography, Statistics, Te Reo Māori, Tourism and Woodwork
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.
Wairarapa College
Courses / Programs
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. A Special Needs Unit caters for intellectually handicapped students. The College has well-defined expectations for student achievement on several levels. Academic excellence, cultural, sporting and vocational opportunities and social and physical development are all positively promoted.
Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Geography, History. A wide range of additional optional subjects are available.
Rochester Independent College
Courses / Programs
Located in the County of Kent, just east of London, Rochester Independent College (RIC) is a progressive alternative to conventional secondary education with a happily distinctive ethos. Accepting day students from the age of 11 and boarders from 16, the focus is on exam success in a lively, supportive and informal atmosphere. Students are encouraged to be themselves and achieve exam results that often exceed their expectations.
The College has an atmosphere closer to university than school. About 65 of the College's 280 students are boarders. Our Halls combine the informality of a university residence with the supervision and pastoral support appropriate for young adults.
The College offers students the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere of managed independence, and acts as a stepping stone between school and university.
Students who are 15 are considered if their 16th birthday falls within the first half term of the academic year. College accommodation is in either single or double rooms. All rooms have a direct telephone and internet connection.
RIC is accredited by the ISC (Independent Schools Council) and a member of the Independent Schools Association.
Testimonial:
“I was so impressed with all the classes & teaching I saw and came away with a very positive view of the College, its ethos & aspirations for the students. The priority of teaching & learning was foremost and the students projected such a positive attitude towards their studies”
- Peter Read, Education Advisor
Programs for Boarding Students ages 16 and up (GCSE Year 11 and Sixth Form students)
- 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)
- 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)
Guildford Grammar School
Courses / Programs
Located near Midland close to the city of Perth, Western Australia. Guildford Grammar provides an education for boys from K-12 while also providing boarding facilities. Guildford Grammar is an independent School comprising a co-educational Preparatory School which caters for the needs of students from Kindergarten to Year Six and a Senior School which offers an equally diverse range of educational opportunities for boys from Year Seven to Year Twelve. For well over one hundred years Guildford Grammar School has established a reputation for the provision of an outstanding broad-based education for young people. It is an education which aims to ensure that each person is nurtured and encouraged to develop to their full potential in the areas of academic performance, cultural involvement, spiritual growth and sporting participation and endeavour, all of which is encompassed in a pastoral care system that is tailored as much as possible to meet each child’s needs.
All boys boarding school with a full K-12 curriculum on offer.
THINK Global School
Courses / Programs
• THINK Global School (TGS) is a private, non-profit high school that travels the world, allowing students ages 14-18 years old the chance to study in four new international cities each academic year. • TGS offers a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience centered around travel and cultural immersion.
• TGS students are competitively selected from all regions and all walks of life. Together they are a miniature United Nations, representing over 25 different countries of citizenship, and a diverse range of experiences, talents and interests.
• THINK Global School if fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS-WASC).
Upcoming & Previous School Locations around the world:
• 2021-2022: Australia, Bosnia, Botswana, Chile, China, Greece, India, Japan, Oman, Panama.
• 2019-2020: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Australia, Chile, Italy
• 2018-2019: China, Oman, Costa Rica, Greece
• 2017-2018: Botswana, India, Japan & Spain
• 2016-2017: Canada, Morocco & Peru
• 2015-2016: Sweden, Bosnia & Italy
• 2014-2015: New Zealand, Costa Rica, Greece
• 2013-2014: India, Tanzania, Japan
• 2012-2013: Argentina, Bhutan, USA
• 2011-2012: Ecuador, Thailand, Germany
• 2010-2011: Sweden, Australia, China
"The collective energy that the students at THINK Global School possess is remarkable. Somehow, the more places they go and things they do, the more energy they have!… It is such an inspiration!"
- TGS Residential Advisor
The school year consists of four terms, each held in a different country, where students have the chance to explore the history and culture of fantastic locations worldwide.
Features:
• Taught in small classes by friendly, dedicated and experienced teachers
• Student-driven instruction
• All subjects are inspired by the location, and are designed to combine learning with a wealth of cultural experiences.
Features:
• Taught in small classes by friendly, dedicated and experienced teachers
• Student-driven instruction
• All subjects are inspired by the location, and are designed to combine learning with a wealth of cultural experiences.