Homestay Programs New Zealand
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Homestay and High School in New Zealand
DESCRIPTION :
New Zealand is home to extreme sports, spectacular scenery, friendly people and world class education. The College of this high school program in New Zealand is located on the northern edge of the greater Auckland city. It offers sporting and performing arts opportunities and modern facilities. The College is recognized nationally for excellent academic achievements. It will provide international students with a safe and caring environment during their Homestay and High School program in New Zealand. During the Homestay and High School program in New Zealand, classes start in February and finish in December.
SCHOOL SYSTEM
The educational system is divided in 3 levels: the Primary School (Ages 5 - 11), the Intermediate School (Ages 11 - 13) and the Secondary School (Ages 13 - 18). The College offers classes to students from Year 9 to Year 13 (secondary school). In Year 9 and 10, there will be 6 classes in the timetable (English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health) and students choose 2 more classes from a range of elective subjects. During the following years, they may choose a larger number of subjects but Maths and English remain compulsory. International students are generally eligible for the Year 13 level although they may study classes at either Year 12 or 13 level depending on their experience and English competency.
LOCATION MAP - HOMESTAY AND HIGH SCHOOL IN NEW ZEALAND:
SCHOOL TYPE :
State co-educational secondary school.
ACCOMMODATION :
Host family, full board.
ELIGIBILITY :
Students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted in this Homestay and High School progam in New Zealand.
A minimum of 2 years of English study and good academic results are required in order to be able to participate to this program in New Zealand.
DEADLINE :
4 months before arrival.
PROCEDURES :
Please apply through the application form below.
CONDITIONS - HOMESTAY AND HIGH SCHOOL IN NEW ZEALAND :
Students may stay up to 12 weeks choosing among the 4 below terms. Other dates on request and subject to school
approval. These are the dates for 2012:
| Term 1 | January 31st to April 5th |
| Term 2 | April 23rd to June 29th |
| Term 3 | July 16th to September 28th |
| Term 4 | October 15th to December 10th |
Please indicate your preferred start and end date on your application form.
Prices 2012
| Country | Program | Location | Length | Ref. | Price |
| New Zealand | New Zealand Homestay and High School | Auckland | 3 months | IMNZA | 7250 EUROS |
| New Zealand | New Zealand Homestay and High School | Christchurch | 3 months | IMNZA | 5850 EUROS |
PRICE INCLUDES :
- Administration fees
- School registration and tuition fees
- Host family placement on a full board basis (packed lunch is taken to school)
- Airport pick-up and transfer both ways
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by the school.
- Field trips
- Extra language courses
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Uniform if applicable (300 to 500 NZD), course materials, subject fees.
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation insurance
- Application fees (40 euros)
