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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.
Five things parents of new boarders need to know:
- Your child has access to a first language friend or staff member whenever they need one.
- We will contact you if there are any serious worries, concerns or health issues.
- You are welcome to contact us via email or phone, in English or any other language as we will access translation services.
- No news really probably does mean good news. Your sons and daughters will devote time and energy to settling into school, learning routines and especially to making friends
- When you child is upset or complains it may be there is more to the issue and it is important to contact the hostel staff for a full picture.
Do boys and girls live in the same building? If so, will it cause any problems?
AIC Tower is a co-educational facility. The floor levels are separate for boys and girls, and cameras monitor the entrance and exits to every floor level. As the College is co-educational there are always opportunities for special friendships to develop. The staff at AIC Tower monitor this carefully, and remind students that a boarding house is like a big family, where we expect them to behave like brothers and sisters. AIC Loft is for girls only.
Will boarding house staff arrange any activities during the weekend and holidays?
The staff facilitate some compulsory activities and also respond with assistance in planning and providing transport for student initiated activities. The weekend and holiday programs are full of ideas and options for students, and staff are supportive of a balanced lifestyle - which means getting out and about!
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.
Location:
Auckland International College’s relocation to 37 Heaphy Street, Blockhouse Bay, is planned for October 2011. Construction has started. This will include renovating and upgrading the existing school buildings at what was formerly Hill Top School, constructing a new two storey classroom building with elegant arches, and completing extensive landscaping. The new College site will offer not only a very attractive campus. It will also meet the high standards of an AIC learning environment suited to senior students with an academic focus and supportive of their high aspirations.
Address:
37 Heaphy Street, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
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)
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
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools, Berkshire
Courses / Programs
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools are twin day and boarding schools that share the same estate at Marlston, Hermitage in the Berkshire countryside. Brockhurst teaches boys from six to thirteen years of age, while Marlston House teaches girls of the same age.Boys and girls are taught together in our vibrant co-educational pre-prep school (ages 3-6). From Year 2 they are taught separately in small, single-sex classes. We believe this is the best system for developing their academic potential.
Boys and girls continue to mix for the many social and extracurricular activities we provide. At the age of thirteen, their classes are combined again in preparation for the Common Entrance exams.
At Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools, we aim to provide a first-class, unique education in a disciplined and happy, family environment. Both schools offer a broad curriculum, which includes art, drama, music, and an exciting variety of other activities. This breadth is reflected in the range of scholarships achieved.
Approximately 1.25 hours drive west of London, our schools are situated in a magnificent Jacobean style mansion set in 500 acres of stunning Berkshire countryside. Our mission is to develop enthusiastic, self-confident and well-mannered girls and boys with enquiring minds.
- Co-educational pre-prep school (ages 3-6)
- Single-sex primary schools with boarding facilities for boys (in Brockhurt) and girls (in Marlston House)
- Common Entrance exam preparation
Subjects include:
English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, French, Computing, Technology, Scripture, Music, Art, Drama and Physical Education
- Single-sex primary schools with boarding facilities for boys (in Brockhurt) and girls (in Marlston House)
- Common Entrance exam preparation
Subjects include:
English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, French, Computing, Technology, Scripture, Music, Art, Drama and Physical Education
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.
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.
Calrossy Anglican School
Courses / Programs
Calrossy is an Anglican Day and Boarding Secondary School for girls located in Tamworth, Northern New South Wales. It has one of the largest boarding enrolments among NSW girls' boarding schools. There are full-time, fortnightly and weekly boarders. They arrive from overseas, Sydney, the NSW central and north coast but most from central and north-west NSW. The school's location in Tamworth means many families in central and northwest NSW have their daughters close to home. Students who live further away can travel quickly and easily using the regular daily services provided by air services, Country Link trains and buses. Calrossy is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Calrossy requires overseas students to arrange a local guardian with whom to stay during free weekends and term vacations. Students cannot remain at school during these scheduled holidays. Calrossy requires overseas applicants, for whom English is NOT their first language, to complete an English proficiency test after their application is received.
A variety of courses from years 7-12 with subjects including Agriculture, Ancient History, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Christian Studies, Commerce, Computing, Design and Technology, Drama, Earth Science, Economics, English, French, Geography, Hospitality, Japanese, Mathematics, Modern History, Music, Physical Education, Photography, Physics, Studies in Religion, Visual Arts and more.