NEW ZEALAND HIGH SCHOOL SELECT PROGRAMMES YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE www.sts-education.com | 1 CONTENTS Introduction 5 Southland STS Common Values 6 James Hargest College 80 Education Overview - New Zealand 8 St Peter’s College 82 High School New Zealand 10 New Zealand School Locations 12 Taranaki New Plymouth Boys High School 84 Auckland Spotswood College 86 Auckland Grammar School 14 Avondale College 16 Waikato Howick College 18 Hamilton Boys High School 88 King’s College 20 Mercury Bay Area School 90 Mount Albert Grammar 22 Taupo-nui-a-Tia College 92 Pukekohe High School 24 Waihi College 94 Takapuna Grammar School 26 Waiheke High School 28 Wellington Hutt Valley High School 96 Bay of Plenty Kapiti College 98 Bethlehem College 30 Kuranui College 100 John Paul College 32 Wellington East Girls College 102 Mount Maunganui College 34 Wellington High School 104 Tauranga Boys College 36 Rongotai College 106 Whakatane High School 38 Upper Hutt College 108 Canterbury Manawatu-Wanganui Burnside High School 40 Freyberg High School 110 Geraldine High School 42 Taumarunui High School 112 Mount Hutt College 44 Oxford Area School 46 Other Select Locations 114 Papanui High School 48 Classic Locations 115 Rangiora High School 50 Application Process 116 Roncalli College 52 Young Learner Courses 117 Timaru Boys High School 54 Hawke’s Bay William Colenso College 56 Nelson Nayland College 58 Waimea College 60 Northland Kamo High School 62 Kerikeri High School 64 Whangarei Boys High School 66 Otago Cromwell College 68 Dunstan High School 70 Queens High School 72 King’s High School 74 #STSJOURNEY Logan Park High School 76 Mount Aspiring College 78 2 | www.sts-education.com INTRODUCTION THIS IS STS Each programme offered by STS encourages students to broaden their global perspective and seeks to strengthen their understanding of new cultures. Through developing language, social and technical skills, we can help open the door to an exchange of ideas, values and beliefs. Founded in an era in which young people had limited opportunities to travel and learn through experience, STS has since helped thousands of students explore the world through our educational programmes. Ensuring customer and partner satisfaction with their STS experience requires dedication to providing high quality service. We continuously develop our courses and products to remain at the forefront of international education in a constantly changing world. Over the years, STS has built up a strong reputation based on a long-term focus, experience, a knowledgeable workforce and highly- trusted programmes. These factors are the foundation for our long-lasting partnerships with partners all over the world. Within this Partner Manual, you will find information regarding programme contents, application requirements, application processes and more. This will give you an overview of the general information you require as one of our High School partner agencies. Although we have tried to include as much information as possible, specific questions can always arise. If so, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated Partner Relations team at [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you. “Our mission is to empower young people to grow through education and cultural exchange.” 4 | www.sts-education.com www.sts-education.com www.sts-education.com | | 5 5 STS COMMON VALUES STS COMMON VALUES Going on a high school year abroad means taking exchange is an opportunity like no other; filled with For us, expertise means that we know what we are talking a break from regular school life at home to try new experiences, challenges and rewards that will about and are able to share our knowledge with our clients. something completely new. Students will be going have an enduring positive impact. Our credibility in this field comes from our expertise, allowing to school in a new country to study in one of their What are your aspirations? We look forward to us to provide the best programmes possible. high schools, experiencing everyday life in a totally helping you achieve your goals and to share with different culture. Even though the trip may only last you our passion for international cultural and We have experienced other cultures and life a year, this once in a lifetime experience will stay educational exchange through our high quality abroad ourselves. We know how inspiring it can with the student for their whole life. programmes. The schools we partner with value be, but also the hard work it can take to make community and want to welcome students from it work. We are driven by a desire to get more Even with just one semester on a high school abroad to share their excellent teaching and people to take the step towards growth and programme, our students see enormous benefits in facilities. We take student satisfaction seriously and development through study and experiences their life. As our students gain more indepedence, we are proud of our long history of safeguarding, abroad. Our expertise gives us the confidence improve their language skills and become more quality and extraordinary customer service. to take responsibility for our work and contributes culturally aware they will see benefits in their school to the company’s development, which is something life, their future careers and most of all in their High school exchanges can open many doors we value highly. Expertise means that we are constantly personal development. They’ll have the chance to in life and we feel privileged to be in a position to searching for new approaches and techniques to deliver the make friends from all over the world and to live as help hundreds of ambitious students every year by best experience to our customers. part of a welcoming host family, broadening their providing programmes that meet their needs and connections around the globe. An international exceed their expectations. Passion, for us, means that we see our work as much more than just a job. We always do our very best and always go the extra mile to deliver world-class education and experiences. In our world, nothing is impossible - we will always find a solution. We are passionate people who want to make a difference. That’s why we are always open to Professional 24 hour emergency Fun and informative new initiatives and ideas. The only way to not customer service contact at STS welcome camps make mistakes, is to stand still. Passion means that we care. We care about the details, we care about each other and we care about you. We love the industry we work in and consider ourselves lucky to provide many great experiences to our customers. Students matched Exciting optional trips Dedicated and by interests and throughout the year experienced local Our company is a result of the respect we show to the different qualities, beliefs and abilities of our people. Our business is requirements representatives built on understanding and embracing international studies and cultural exchange. We are convinced that this is best done by living in another country. Respect and care are qualities that you find at the heart of our company. Without respect, none of this would be possible. By respect we mean that we treat our colleagues Detailed Welfare standards STS Education – with encouragement and good will. Together we create a positive working environment where pre-departure in line with strict 60 years of experience we stand by our words and actions, and a place where information regulations in the industry courage and creativity thrive. 6 | www.sts-education.com www.sts-education.com | 7 EDUCATION OVERVIEW Why become an exchange student? Our programme is designed for high school students who want to combine English language study, academics, activities, skills development, and cultural experience. AGE 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18+ Academic Overview YEAR LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Students are provided the opportunity to: INTERMEDIATE SECONDARY SCHOOL POLYTECHNIC • Improve language skills PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION SCHOOL EDUCATION INSTITUTE/ (5-8 subjects) EDUCATION (5-6 Subjects) UNIVERSITY • Experience the New Zealand culture for themselves LEVEL (8-10 Subjects) • Share their culture with New Zealanders INTERMEDIATE TERTIARY PRIMARY SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE • Prepare for secondary education and the global workforce SCHOOL EDUCATION New Zealand state secondary schools are usually known as secondary schools, high schools or colleges. The timetable is arranged around subjects, and although students continue to experience a broad and balanced curriculum, some specialisation is possible, especially in Years 11 to 13. Secondary students may begin courses of a more vocational nature while at school but there is no direct separation of programmes into academic and vocational streams. Students are also provided with professional career information and guidance. WELFARE HOST FAMILIES BOARDING SCHOOL WELCOME CAMP The well-being, safety and welfare of young people who Your host family will do everything they can to make With STS, students can choose to stay with a local host family A Perfect Start study with us is our first priority and it is vital to ensure they students feel at home and are always there for them. Many or there are options to stay full or part time at the school. It’s important for us that each student gets a great start to have a great experience. We adopt clear policies for the of our exchange students come to see their host family as their exchange year. That’s why we offer an STS Welcome welfare of all students and these standards apply to all their second home and go back to visit many times after We have a number of Select schools that offer boarding Camp for all of our students.