Orewa College

North of Auckland

new-zealand

School Year, Semester, Term

Host Family

14-18 years old

The location

Orewa is located on the Hibiscus Coast, about 30 km north of Auckland. The Hibiscus Coast allows people to live in a quiet community with access to parks, forest areas and beautiful beaches and easy access to the big city. Orewa Beach is one of 12 beaches on the Hibiscus Coast.

Auckland is easily accessible by bus services in the northern area.

School Offerings and Sports

International students fit into the curriculum by being able to choose traditional academic subjects and practical subjects such as Art and Technology. An English as a Second Language program is also available if needed.

Students will also be able to opt for a 'New Zealand Experience' course to explore the 'Kiwi' world from Maori traditions, to geography, sports such as rugby, and gain access to naturalistic aspects of the island.

Orewa College has multiple activities that international students can participate in and be involved in throughout the year. There are 29 sports teams, 13 arts clubs (fine arts, music, dance and drama), 9 other clubs, 4 performance presentations and festivals, and 8 events involving the participation of the whole school.

Leisure Time

Orewa has a variety of stores and cafes that are easy for students to access. In the area, you can reach the shopping centers and beaches of Auckland's North Shore by public transportation.

Homestay accommodation

The school directly selects host families.

The Hibiscus Coast is a growing and prosperous area. Families live in comfortable, modern homes in the area near the school, within walking distance of Orewa College or close to local bus routes. The school welcomes students and families from the rural hinterland, and for some students, assigning a family to this area means having the opportunity to live in a more rural, close-to-nature environment These areas are served by school buses.

The relationships students form with host family members lead to great cultural learning and English language improvement.

About New Zealand

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SECONDARY SCHOOL

4 YEARS

YEAR 9 THROUGH YEAR 13

In year 11, 12 and 13, local students take NCEA exams in November and December.

CALENDAR

Term 1: late January to early April, break 2 weeks

Term 2: May to early July, break 2 weeks

Term 3: late July to late September, break 2 weeks Term 4: mid-October to mid-December, break 6 weeks

MATTERS

In most schools in New Zealand, six subjects are studied in years 11-13.

Subjects are divided into at least 8 areas of interest.

SCHEDULES, SPORTS AND CLUBS

Generally 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Sports (seasonal), outdoor education, performing arts are offered by most schools.

Some activities are part of the curriculim others are extracurricular.

Discover a magical land of unique people and places!

Pristine forests, extensive wild beaches, dormant volcanoes and vast geothermal areas. Two islands that differ in landscape and climate, subtropical the North Island with its marine reserves and deserted beaches while snow-capped Alps, waterfalls and large lakes characterize the South Island.

This and much more is Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud, as Maori navigators call New Zealand.

In fact, Māori culture is ingrained in everyday New Zealand life, hence the concept of manaakitanga (showing respect), or the art of welcoming guests with great hospitality.

School structure

Secondary school runs from ninth to thirteenth grade. In fact, the total years of study are thirteen in total. International students, depending on their age, are normally assigned to the last or penultimate year.

The values and skills of the New Zealand Curriculum are designed to encourage learning and the ability to think critically, manage oneself, set goals, overcome obstacles and get along with others.

What New Zealand schools are like

The size of schools in New Zealand can range from 100 and 2000 students; the ones we selected normally have about 1000-1300 students.

Students are highly supervised by all teaching staff who skillfully balance practical and theoretical learning. Teachers encourage students to think creatively, independently and analytically.

Schools

New Zealand schools are technologically equipped and also have plenty of space for outdoor activities and sports. Schools usually have their own sports fields and in some cases even a swimming pool. The many cultural activities include the Maori culture learning path.

Private schools

It is common for the school to also organize travel experiences (at additional cost to the program) that allow students to explore and learn about New Zealand's natural environment. Students thus have the opportunity to challenge themselves with outdoor activities and learn more about their host nation.

Teachers

It is the teachers themselves who are involved in other activities outside school hours, such as coaching sports teams, leading drama groups and school music groups.

The location

School Offerings and Sports

Leisure Time

Homestay accommodation

About New Zealand

SECONDARY SCHOOL

CALENDAR

MATTERS

SCHEDULES, SPORTS AND CLUBS

What New Zealand schools are like

Schools

Private schools

Teachers

School schedules, terms and holidays

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The location

School Offerings and Sports

Leisure Time

Homestay accommodation

About New Zealand

SECONDARY SCHOOL

CALENDAR

MATTERS

SCHEDULES, SPORTS AND CLUBS

What New Zealand schools are like

Schools

Private schools

Teachers

School schedules, terms and holidays

Would you like more information?

To participate in the free interview, fill out the form

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