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Printed February 2021 STUDY IN Dunedin Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi (with your basket and my basket the people will live)
A leader in learning for over 150 years, Dunedin is famous for its student culture and friendliness. Dunedin is a compact, student city which offers unique learning experiences – inside and outside the classroom.
From world-class higher degrees, to improving your English language, our safe and welcoming community makes Dunedin the perfect city for students.
Being educated in Dunedin will produce a well-rounded Global Citizen ready to succeed in any environment.
Come share the adventure with us.
DUNEDIN
1 LIVE IN Dunedin Ki uta ki tai (from the mountains to the sea)
Dunedin - one of the world’s great small cities. A melting pot of culture, heritage, wildlife and outdoor activities, Dunedin is a great place to explore when you are taking a break from study.
Lovers of indoor and outdoor activities are spoilt for choice. Natural scenic beauty provides the perfect backdrop for a world of recreational activities in Dunedin and its surrounding region – nature and bush walks, harbour cruises and sporting events to name a few. For indoor activities the city has world class museums and galleries, plenty of live local music as well as boutique shopping options.
If you are excited about attending events and festivals there are plenty to choose from all year round, from the Thieves Alley Market Day to the spectacular Mid-Winter Carnival, there’s something for everyone. If Street Art and a sophisticated café culture are your thing then Dunedin excels in this space!
Jump online at www.dunedinnz.com to find out more.
2 3 EXPLORE Otago Ki uta ki tai (from the mountains to the sea)
Dunedin is a gateway to the Otago region, offering many recreational opportunities beyond the city, be it skiing, walking, biking and exploring the rich history of the area.
Most destinations in Otago are only 3-4 hour’s drive from Dunedin. The region experiences all four seasons during the year and, depending on timing, education institutions will provide opportunities for trips that include a range of activities related to each season.
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DUNEDIN OTAGO
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5 LEARN at Dunedin Higher Education Institutions
Dunedin’s world-leading higher education institutions make the city a first-class study destination and a global source of knowledge and research. With a wide range of study opportunities, and New Zealand’s strongest and most affordable student learning environment, Dunedin offers the very best in higher education at all levels. The study is career-focused and Dunedin graduates are work-ready.
6 7 OTAGO POLYTECHNIC
Kia ora and welcome At Otago Polytechnic, we believe our people make a better world.
We are guided by our values of caring/manaakitaka; courage/māia; accountability/takohaka; and empowerment/whakamanataka. And are proud to be a leader in high-quality, career-focused education.
Students are at the heart of everything we do. We consistently get some of the highest student satisfaction and achievement results in Australasia. And employers love our graduates because they are work-ready, capable and confident. They are global citizens who care about making a difference – enriching the communities, industries and sectors they are part of.
Our teachers are innovative, expert and passionate and, in the past 15 years, 20 of them have won National Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards.
We offer more than 150 programmes (ranging from certificates to a doctorate). And have more than 8,000 students at campuses in Dunedin, Cromwell in Central Otago, and Auckland.
Student wellbeing is very important to us and we have an extensive team available to provide help and support. With a great range of services, study and recreational facilities, your time with us will be fun and transformative as well as educational.
8 CONTACT DETAILS www.op.ac.nz www.facebook.com/OtagoPoly Otago Polytechnic www.youtube.com/user/OtagoPolytech Forth Street, Private Bag 1910, Dunedin www.instagram.com/otagopolytechnic New Zealand Within New Zealand: 0800 762 786 International: +64 3 477 3014 [email protected]
ABOUT US ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES www.op.ac.nz/about-us www.op.ac.nz/study/english • 100% ‘willingness to recommend’ score from • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (from employers and our community^ Level 2-Level 5) • 96% of our graduates are in work, further study or both* • English language summer school • 94% graduate satisfaction** • English language support classes and learning advisors • 91% overall student satisfaction** • More than 40 degrees/postgraduate qualifications STUDENT SUPPORT AND SERVICES • Close relationships with industry and the community www.op.ac.nz/students/support • Internship and work experience part of many programmes • Dedicated international student advisors • 20 New Zealand teaching excellence awards • 24/7 emergency contact line • Small class sizes (1:16 teacher to student ratio) • Tailored international student welcome and orientation • Study abroad and international exchange opportunities • 20+ student ambassadors – current students happy to • 80+ international exchange partners talk to you *Otago Polytechnic Graduate Destination Survey 2019 • Wide range of support advisors (learning, disability, **Graduate Destination Benchmark Report 2019 ^Otago Polytechnic Reputation Research - Mobius 2019 career, counselling and wellbeing • On-site student health centre DUNEDIN CAMPUS • Religious facilities www.op.ac.nz/dunedin • On-site chaplain • Close to a range of churches and Dunedin’s mosque • Next to the University of Otago • Otago Polytechnic Students’ Association (OPSA) • Easy walking distance to the centre of Dunedin and – events, support, advocacy close to bus route • On-site childcare • On-site library • On-campus cafes and social areas ACCOMMODATION • Close to the sports grounds and gym/wellness facilities www.op.ac.nz/dunedin-accommodation • Close to music, events and sports venue • Dunedin campus student village – Te Pā Tauira • Vegetable and fruit gardens – students can use the produce • Homestay • Recycling and sustainability initiatives • Flatting • Studio and hostel accommodation STUDY AREAS www.op.ac.nz/study FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) • Sustainability is woven through our programmes to EDUCATION FEES build graduates as global citizens Tuition per year* $11,000 - $28,000 • Opportunities to learn te reo Māori in a supportive (approx.) environment • Transferable skills that employers want embedded in *Depending on your programme length and duration all programmes - students receive a ‘CV’ of evidence Please note that students also need to pay a showcasing their skills student levy – covering the cost for things like ID card, student services. Apiculture; arboriculture; architectural studies; art; automotive; business; beauty therapy; brewing; change ACCOMMODATION COSTS leadership; construction; cookery; culinary arts; design; digital media and photography; early childhood education; These vary so please contact international@op. engineering; English language; farming; hairdressing; ac.nz for more details horticulture; hospitality; hotel management; human and community services; information technology; massage HOW TO APPLY therapy; midwifery; nursing; occupational therapy; outdoor adventure; personal training; snowsports; sport, • Please apply via our website – www.op.ac.nz/apply exercise and health; sports turf management; stonemasonry; • It’s a good idea to apply at least three months before tertiary education; tourism; veterinary nursing. the start of the programme 9 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Welcome to the University of Otago – ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world and awarded 5 stars plus – the highest-possible rating for teaching and research (QS World University Rankings and QS Stars Rating).
After over 150 years we are New Zealand’s oldest university, are ranked 184th in the world and we’re still leading the way when it comes to world-class research led teaching and a legendary student lifestyle – the two core elements that set the University of Otago apart, and the reason students from across the country and international students from 100 countries choose us for their tertiary education.
We are New Zealand’s leading postgraduate research university and have earned an international reputation for the quality of our research and training.
Most study takes place at our campus in Dunedin, a safe city where education is the main activity. Dunedin is the only true university city in New Zealand and Australia.
10 CONTACT DETAILS Facebook.com/OtagoInternationalOffice Instagram.com/otago.international University of Otago Weibo.com/otagonz PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054 Wechat ID: otagonz Phone +64 3 479 7000 www.otago.ac.nz Enquire now otago.ac.nz/international/enquiries
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES In the 2020 QS World Rankings, Otago placed in the • University of Otago Language Centre top 100 Universities in 14 subject areas including • English for Otago programme Archaeology, Development Studies, Education, Geography, Dentistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Performing Arts, Psychology, Earth and Marine Sciences, ACCOMMODATION and sports-related subjects. • accommodation Office Otago offers over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate • 15 undergraduate Residential Colleges programmes. We are home to New Zealand’s first medical (Halls of Residence) school and New Zealand’s only Schools of Dentistry and Surveying. Our internationally accredited Business RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE School is an Asia-Pacific leader in education and research, and our arts and humanities are within the top • prayer rooms 100 in the world. • mosque a block from Campus • university Chaplains MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY As a world-class teaching and research University, SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Otago offers a first-class education across a range of • international and university orientation programme qualifications in Business, Health Sciences, Humanities • more than 150 student clubs and societies and Sciences. • international Food Festival Otago has 13 flagship multidisciplinary research centres and 17 research themes with particular teaching and • international Cultural night research strengths across the areas of Applied Sciences, Accounting and Finance, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) Medicine, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, English Language and Literature, Food and EDUCATION FEES Nutrition, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, and Tourism. Tuition per year: Undergraduate $27,156 - $102,087 Postgraduate $28,512 - $105,277 QUALIFICATIONS PhD NZ Domestic fees Bachelor, Diploma for Graduates, Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, Master, PhD ACCOMMODATION COSTS Residential College* $16,000 - $18,000 OTAGO AT A GLANCE Flatting $12,000 - $18,000 • ranked 184th in the world (QS World Rankings 2020) per year * Prices indicative only of what you might expect to pay. • ranked in the top 300 worldwide (Times Higher World Rankings) OTHER FEES • ranked 33rd in the world for Dentistry & 13th for Medical and Travel Insurance $670 sports-related subjects (QS World Rankings 2020) • ranked 94th in the world for life sciences and medicine; eight Humanities subject areas are ranked in the top APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT 100 internationally (QS World Rankings 2020) • Students can apply online at www.otago.ac.nz/ • unmatched record in the National Teaching international Excellence Awards. • No application fee • tops all TEC (Tertiary Education Commission) performance indicators for the retention of students, course and qualification completions, and progression to higher study • global employability 95% of Otago graduates go directly into work or further study. 11 12 LEARN at Dunedin High Schools
Offering a quality high school education since 1871, Dunedin’s schools are dedicated to helping young students learn and grow in a safe and secure place. With strong support for English language students, our 12 high schools teach over 40 internationally recognised subjects, encouraging every student to make the most of their experience in Dunedin. Providing rewarding pathways to higher learning, Dunedin is the place for a world-class high school education.
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p16 Columba College
p18 John McGlashan College
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p26 Otago Boys’ High School
p28 Otago Girls’ High School
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p32 St. Hilda’s Collegiate School
Logan Park High School and Taieri College are not accepting any international students in 2021 but please check their websites regarding applications for 2022.
13 BAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Sitting on the scenic Otago Peninsula, Bayfield High School has earned a reputation for academic excellence. Since 1961, we have consistently achieved outstanding results in national examinations, with our students gaining access to prestigious universities around the world.
We are a community-centred school and pride ourselves on offering a wide range of academic, cultural and sporting opportunities that challenge and engage each and every student. Focused on helping them to develop and reach their potential within a caring and supportive environment, the latest official Education Review Office report notes that students at Bayfield: “receive high quality pastoral care” and “value the care and attention school personnel provide in responding to their needs.”
Another of our strengths is the field of performing and visual arts, with our school show an annual highlight, while our outdoor education curriculum is one of the strongest in Dunedin.
The school has extensive playing fields, a new gymnasium, well-resourced classrooms with access to cutting- edge information technology equipment, programmes and free internet.
14 Photo courtesy of Education New Zealand New of Education courtesy Photo CONTACT DETAILS Ewen Cameron Bayfield High School Director International Students Shore Street, Dunedin 9013 [email protected] +64 3 455 0113 extension 4 [email protected] +64 27 316 6347 www.facebook.com/bayfield.high.school www.bayfield-high.school.nz
GENERAL INFORMATION • Homestay Coordinator and homestay placement Category: High School • Student support from Student Coordinator and Director Years catered: 9-13 • Access to help 24 hours a day Ages: 12-19 Number of Students: 560 ACCOMMODATION Number of International Students: 25-40 • Homestay Genders Taught: Male and female SPECIAL ACTIVITIES QUALIFICATIONS • March International Trip to Te Anau/Fiordland NCEA, IELTS, Cambridge and TOEFL preparation • April International Trip Lake Tekapo/Mount Cook • July/August Various Ski trips to Queenstown CURRICULUM or Wanaka The school offers a wide ranging academic programme. • Day trips around Dunedin eg Wildlife visit to We place emphasis on preparing students well for Peninsula tertiary study. Subjects include: English, Mathematics with Calculus, Mathematics with Statistics, Biology, • Various school related activities celebrating Chemistry, Physics, History, Classical Studies, various cultures Economics, Accounting, Workshop Technology, • Leadership Camp Graphics and Design, Computing, Physical Education, • Senior students organised events such as ice skating, Art History, Music, Art Printmaking, Practical Art, Art laser tag, 10 pin bowling and food sharing Photography, Alternative English, German, French, Home Economics, ESOL. FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD)
SCHOOL FEATURES AND FACILITIES EDUCATION FEES • Well-resourced classrooms with access to up to date Tuition per year $15,000 Information Technology Equipment and programmes Tuition per term $4,000 • Free Wifi Tuition two terms $8,000 • Extensive playing fields ACCOMMODATION COSTS • New Gymnasium Homestay $275 per week • Music suites and practice rooms • Strong performing and visual arts programmes OTHER FEES • Music and Dance competitions, Art Shows Administration fee $400 • Annual school show (2021 Fame) • Outdoor Education Programme APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT • Enviro school (conservation activities) • Please provide details on when or how students • Sports Development programme can apply or enrol • Homework Centre • Students may enrol at any time • Leadership opportunities as school Prefects • Enrolment form can be downloaded from website • One on one mentoring by teachers www.bayfield-high.school.nz and click on International tag • Enrolment forms are also available directly from the ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME AND school or from International Student Agents INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT • Full time ESOL teacher • Classroom subject support
15 COLUMBA COLLEGE
Columba College is one of New Zealand’s distinguished schools with a long- established tradition of academic excellence and outstanding all-round achievement.
It is a church school that provides opportunities for personal development in co-curricular programmes which equip students to succeed in the world beyond school. Columba College is a day and boarding school for girls. International students also contribute cultural diversity and an international dimension to the school.
Senior girls work towards academic qualifications that prepare them for tertiary education and their future careers. Columba College fosters courtesy and consideration for others as well as independence, self- discipline and responsibility. The family atmosphere of the school does much to create a sense of belonging and to engender a strong and loyal school spirit.
For International students Columba provides an integrated approach with wrap around support. The girls are well looked after in either the Boarding House or Homestay; their welfare is monitored closely, and they are provided with all the same resources and learning opportunities as their domestic peers.
16 CONTACT DETAILS Mrs Sue Medary Columba College [email protected] Private Bag 1911, Dunedin 9010 +64 (0)3 467 5188 ext 833 +64 (0)27 480 2803 www.columbacollege.school.nz
GENERAL INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION Category: Composite School with Boarding Facilities • Homestay (local) Years catered: 1-13 • Boarding House Ages: 5-19 • Designated Care Number of Students: 595 Number of International Students: 45-50 RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE Genders Taught: Male and female Years 1-6 • Use of Constance Hall for Chapel services Female only Years 7-13 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES QUALIFICATIONS • International Ski Weekend at Coronet Peak, NCEA, IELTS, Cambridge ESOL, IBT and Speech New Queenstown Zealand preparation • International Week (and International Club) – Games, Chapel Day, International Food Day, SCHOOL FEATURES AND FACILITIES Performances and Costume Day • Local outings e.g. Bowling, Ice Skating, University • The College is situated in a very pleasant hill suburb Tours of Dunedin within easy distance of the city centre and a five-minute walk to Roslyn village • Duke of Edinburgh – Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels • A supervised Study Room where students can work • International students’ Term 4 activities and during study periods celebrations • Constance Hall is used for Chapel Services and Assemblies as well as performances, concerts and FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) Special Services • The Marsh Sports Centre caters for many sports EDUCATION FEES and also has a fitness room with specialised fitness Tuition per year equipment Day Girls Years 7-13 $19,545 • The Careers Office and Careers Advisor are based on Day Pupils 0-6 $17,500 campus supporting students with ongoing study and career planning ACCOMMODATION COSTS • Music rooms are available to students for practising a Homestay variety of musical instruments; private on-site lessons Up to 45 weeks per year $295 per week are also available Homestay placement fee $300 • Columba is a BYOD School, where all students bring Boarding house $15,500 per year a Mac Laptop APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME AND • Students may apply in writing at any time to the INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT International Director, Mrs Sue Medary • The students are “mainstreamed” into class with highly-qualified ESOL teachers providing wrap around support to assist in their individual language development. • Students are assisted with thrice-weekly Homework Club in the International Department • The International Staff consistently liaise closely with mainstream teaching staff to ensure all girls are achieving as highly as possible.
17 JOHN McGLASHAN COLLEGE
John McGlashan College was founded in 1918 and successfully combines its rich heritage with an up-to-date educational philosophy. A main characteristic of this school is the warmth and vibrancy of its community life, where staff and students are friendly and inclusive, enthusiastic and hard-working.
The school has an excellent reputation for academic achievement, and excels in the creative arts and sport. Our examination results demonstrate that the school is placed among the top schools in New Zealand and many of our students have won scholarships to national and international universities and gone on to careers in various professional fields.
We are particularly proud of our learning centre and library, gymnasium and large sports field. Since the school is situated on the outskirts of Dunedin it is close to open countryside with beautiful views of the surrounding hills and its situation on the South Island’s East Coast provides many opportunities for outdoor experiences.
As well as offering the full range of New Zealand qualifications, John McGlashan College is also an International Baccalaureate school. It is the only school in the South Island where boys can study this rigorous and highly regarded qualification, which is widely recognized around the world.
18 CONTACT DETAILS Anna Noble John McGlashan College Director of International Students 2 Pilkington Street [email protected] Maori Hill www.facebook.com/johnmcglashancollege Dunedin 9010 Phone(s) 03 4676620/ 0211637471 www.mcglashan.school.nz
GENERAL INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION Category: Intermediate and High School • Homestay Years catered: 7-13 • Boarding residence Ages: 12-18 Number of Students: 530 RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE Number of International Students: 35 • Chapel Genders Taught: Male only SPECIAL ACTIVITIES QUALIFICATIONS • Outdoor education program • NCEA Level 1-3 • Extensive sports program • Scholarship • Skiing/Snowboarding weekend in Wanaka • International Baccalaureate (Diploma) • Local activities: ice skating, trampoline park, bowling, biking, tours through the University of Otago CURRICULUM • Duke of Edinburgh for Bronze, Silver and Gold level • Language Exchanges abroad for language students to John McGlashan College is recognized nationally and Germany, France, Spain internationally for its academic excellence and holistic and innovative approach to educating boys. The school • Marae trip offers a wide range of subjects and pathways through the • Kapa Haka group school and programmes cater for individual needs, • Formal for year 12 and 13 at the Otago Museum interests and career ambitions.
SCHOOL FEATURES AND FACILITIES FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) • Situated in one of the best suburbs in Dunedin EDUCATION FEES overlooking the city • Adjacent to the Balmacewen Golf Course with Tuition per year $21,060 a golf academy Tuition per term $5,265 • State of the art gym with exercise room ACCOMMODATION COSTS • Rugby and soccer fields, tennis courts, cricket nets Homestay $12,880 per year • State of the art drama facilities and library Boarding house $19,680 per year • Annual musical and drama shows OTHER FEES • Workshops for soft and hard material technology • Career and guidance counseling Disbursement Deposit $2,500 Insurance $661 per year • School wide WIFI Security Deposit $750 • 1:1 Laptop school • Extensive student support network APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME AND • Students may apply at any time INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT • Please see website for details or contact Anna Noble • International student support and counselling services • Accommodation placement service • ESOL classes • English language tutorials and support • Academic tutorials as needed examinations 19 KAIKORAI VALLEY COLLEGE
Located in a beautiful natural setting, Kaikorai Valley College believes in ‘opportunity and success for all’ by assisting our students to develop into confident young adults in a safe and caring environment.
Renowned for providing high-quality international education for more than 25 years, Kaikorai Valley College promotes excellence in all facets of life, with teachers who are dedicated to maximizing the opportunities for every student.
Kaikorai Valley College has a ‘family’ atmosphere, where teachers know their students and can cater to their needs. Our values of Participation, Respect, Inquiry, Diversity and Environment are a central part of our curriculum and who we are. Caring homes see students immersed in English-speaking culture, ensuring they are safe, supported and able to acquire language skills.
The school has 14.6 hectares of open space that provides freedom for students to spread out and enjoy the landscape that surrounds them. Our school is also an Enviro School, meaning we are concerned for the environment and incorporate sustainability in to our teaching programmes.
20 CONTACT DETAILS Rodney Stewart Kaikorai Valley College Director of International Programme 500 Kaikorai Valley Road, Bradford, Dunedin 9011 [email protected] +64 3 453 6035 or +64 27 413 9460 Email [email protected] www.kvcollege.co.nz
GENERAL INFORMATION • 2 full-time Teaching Support staff assisting students in all of their classes Category: Intermediate and High School • Home stay coordinator Years catered: 7-13 • Dedicated pastoral dean for international students Ages: 11–18 • 4 different levels of ESOL with very small classes Number of Students: 500 (4-10 students) Number of International Students: 40-45 • Academic learning pathways to tertiary education Genders Taught: Male and female • 24 hour pastoral care • Full time careers advisor QUALIFICATIONS • Dedicated trips to some of the most beautiful sights International students are able to study towards a wide in New Zealand range of qualifications including NCEA, IELTS, TOEFL and TOIEC ACCOMMODATION • Homestay CURRICULUM Each international student has an individual programme RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE prepared in order to achieve their academic and life • Kaikorai Valley College is state high school where goals. International students are provided with every students of all religious affiliations are accepted opportunity that our ‘Kiwi’ students experience. and valued Students will have an interview with the International Academic Dean when they first arrive and a combination of subjects will be agreed upon. FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) EDUCATION FEES SCHOOL FEATURES AND FACILITIES Tuition per year $14,000 • 2 dedicated international rooms Tuition per term $3,750 • 4 specialist Science labs ACCOMMODATION COSTS • 3 dedicated computer suites • Dedicated workshops for soft and hard materials Homestay per week $260 technology OTHER FEES • Music suite • Urban farm Administration $400 Curriculum $800 • Two gymnasiums, including a full size basketball NCEA* $385 court Insurance $585 • Full size assembly hall where the whole school meets Uniform $1,000 each fortnight *Not all students sit NCEA exams • Many sports fields, including cross country track • Rock climbing wall • School activities that include; choir, orchestra, rock APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT bands, stage performance, vocal and instrumental • Students may apply at any time lessons, outdoor pursuits, and many sports including; • Applications can be made through an agent or online, skiing, soccer, rugby, athletics, badminton, basketball, see our website www.kvcollege.co.nz volleyball, netball, table tennis
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT • 7 staff are dedicated to our international programme • 2 full-time ESOL teachers 21 KAVANAGH COLLEGE
Kavanagh College is recognised as one of Otago’s leading achievers in co-educational secondary school education. We have a strong, caring learning community where students, teachers and families work in unison to build well-rounded, confident and connected young people who go forth to make a difference in the world.
Kavanagh College is a multicultural Christian high school, located in the centre of Dunedin. We have local students from many diverse backgrounds and for the last 30 years have run a strong international programme which hosts students from over ten countries. Our international students are an integrated part of our school community and our host families are welcoming and ensure our students are happy and settled.
The College educates young people through a wide range of learning opportunities relevant to 21st-century living. Sport and culture also form a major part of school activities for international and kiwi students, ensuring our students experience the best that a New Zealand education has to offer.
22 CONTACT DETAILS Nicki Ridden-Angus Kavanagh College Acting Director of International Students 340 Rattray Street, P O Box 737, Dunedin 9054 [email protected] +64 (0) 3 477 3408 www.facebook.com/KavanaghCollegeNZ www.kavanagh.school.nz www.instagram.com/kavanaghcollegenz [email protected]
GENERAL INFORMATION • Career advice • Assistance with tertiary enrolment applications Intermediate and High School Category: • Accommodation placement service Years catered: 7-13 Ages: 11-20 ACCOMMODATION Number of Students: 720 • Homestay managed by a dedicated homestay Number of International Students: 30 professional Genders Taught: Co-educational RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE QUALIFICATIONS • Chapel • NCEA Levels 1 – 3 and University Entrance • Muslim Prayer Space • NZ Scholarship SPECIAL ACTIVITIES • Preparation courses for TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS • School Production and Musical Performances • Preparation courses for Cambridge International Examinations • Formal/Prom for Year 12 and Y13 • Support for SAT preparation • Ski Trips and Outdoor Activities, including Duke of Edinburgh Award • Sports such as Basketball, Handball, Curling, CURRICULUM Badminton, Football, Rowing and others Kavanagh College has a reputation for academic • Marae Visits, Kapa Haka and Pacific Performance excellence; we offer an internationally recognised comprehensive programme with over 40 options. • Camps and Hiking Students can choose from a wide variety of subjects, • Regular social events for International Students, including Sciences and Agribusiness, Commerce, including a welcome and farewell party Social Sciences , Dance, Drama and Music, ESOL and • International student summer program for students Languages, Photography and a variety of Technology not sitting NCEA (as required) subjects such as Mechanical Engineering, Carpentry, Textile Design and Digital Technology. All are delivered in modern and spacious learning environments. FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) The success rate for Kavanagh College students is consistently high, with Excellence endorsements well EDUCATION FEES above the decile 8-10 NZ average at all NCEA levels. Tuition per year $15,000 Tuition per term $3,750 SCHOOL FEATURES AND FACILITIES Short term (study trips) POA • Modern facilities ACCOMMODATION COSTS • Modern learning environments • BYOD (bring your own device) Homestay $270 per week • Library Homestay placement fee $200 per annum • Courts OTHER FEES • Playing Field • Gym Administration fee $300 per annum • Weights and Fitness centre Insurance $520 per annum • Auditorium Disbursements $2000 per annum • Music House (School related expenses) (unused funds • 5-minute walk to Olympic-size swimming pool refunded)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME AND APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT • Students may apply at any time • International student support and counselling services • Students can apply directly or by using an Agent • ESOL classes delivered by New Zealand Registered • Students can apply online, see our website Teachers www.kavanagh.school.nz • Academic progress support 23 KING’S HIGH SCHOOL
King’s High School is one of the top boys’ schools in New Zealand with proven academic results and known for helping boys achieve ‘Personal Excellence’. Our graduates achieve significant scholarships to attend many top Universities throughout New Zealand and abroad.
We are committed to ‘Building Men for Life’ by encouraging and driving our young men to strive for personal excellence in academic pursuits, sporting achievement and cultural endeavours. The development of personal character is instrumental to and intertwined through our core values and our Kings Men Society.
King’s sports performance programmes are one of the best. We have maintained a proud sporting history with an impressive list of New Zealand Representatives especially in Rugby, Hockey, Cricket, Athletics and Basketball.
International students have been coming to King’s for over 15 years and quickly become part of the Kings family where strong pastoral care, language learning and extra curricula opportunities are part of joining us at King’s High School.
24 CONTACT DETAILS Teresa Robertson King’s High School Director of International Students 270 Bay View Road, Dunedin 9012 [email protected] +64 (21) 400 118 or +64 (3) 455 7547 www.kingshigh.school.nz
GENERAL INFORMATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME AND Category: High School INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT Years catered: 9-13 • Dedicated International team Ages: 12-19 • ESOL teacher and English language support available at all times Number of Students: 1,040 • Small targeted class sizes Number of International Students: 25-30 • Homework support and tutorials Genders Taught: Male only • Orientation programme • Guidance and career counselling QUALIFICATIONS • Homestay Coordinator offering quality support, • NCEA Level 1-3 advice, monitoring and placement • Cambridge • Comprehensive pastoral care system that includes • IGCSE for selected Y10 students student mentoring and buddying • IELTS preparation • Career advice and tertiary application support 52 Academic Scholarships in 2019, placing King’s as one of the top 5 boys’ schools. ACCOMMODATION • Homestay CURRICULUM SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Our vast range of academic programmes places • International Department outings and trips emphasis on preparing students well for Tertiary studies. As well as allowing students to excel in their interests • Ski trips and skills through such areas as Performing Arts & • Outdoor education adventures Culture, Itinerant music programmes, a significant range • Camps of sports on offer, Sports Academies and our unique Outdoor Education programme which offers surfing, FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) mountain biking, water activities, skiing, snowboarding and more! Our goal is for all our international students to EDUCATION FEES become global citizens, ready to live and work in the Tuition per year $15,500 diverse and connected modern world. One term $6,200 Two terms $9,300 SCHOOL FEATURES AND FACILITIES Three terms $12,400 • Coastal school – minutes from the beach ACCOMMODATION COSTS • Dedicated international space • Modern teaching suits Homestay $270 per week • Technology suites for hard materials and digital OTHER FEES facilities • Performing Arts and Music Centre Administration $500 Outdoor Education subject $125 per term • Science labs School uniform & stationery $700 • Professional catering suite Insurance $520 • Newly developed hockey Turf Disbursements $600 • Playing Fields with over 35 sports offered Homestay bond $500 (refunded if applicable) • Two gymnasiums and fitness training room Homestay finding fee $150 • Indoor Cricket facilities NCEA fees (applicable $400 • Beach lodge for seniors) • Student support centre including personal and health support APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT • Wireless network for all students • Students can apply on-line any time • Short term and long-term applications are invited to apply • See our website www.kingshigh.school.nz 25 OTAGO BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
Otago Boys’ High School, established in 1863, is one of the finest state funded boys’ schools in New Zealand. We have a proud history of academic, sporting and cultural success both in New Zealand and worldwide. Our iconic campus, which overlooks Dunedin city, provides excellent facilities for boys to learn, develop and build strong, life-long relationships.
“Best for Boys” frames everything we do. We offer: • High quality education for boys • Excellent programmes of learning • Extensive range of co-curricular activities • Professional pastoral and academic support.
26 CONTACT DETAILS Wayne Angus Otago Boys High School Director of International Students 2 Arthur Street, Dunedin 9016 [email protected] PO Box 11, Dunedin 9054 www.facebook.com/OtagoBoysHighSchool +64 (0)3 477 5527 www.obhs.school.nz
GENERAL INFORMATION • ESOL and English classes Category: High School • Academic support in curriculum classes by well Years catered: 9-13 qualified staff Ages: 13-18 • Homework support Number of International Students: 35-40 • Guidance and career counselling Genders Taught: Male only • Homestay Coordinator and Director of Boarding offering quality support QUALIFICATIONS NCEA – National Certificate in Educational ACCOMMODATION Achievement • Homestay • Boarding house CURRICULUM “Best for Boys Through the Right Learning” SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Boys learn in diverse ways. Our school offers boys an • Outdoor camps at our mountain lodge extensive range of learning programmes to suit their • International student activities throughout the year needs and abilities (see website for subject choices). In Years 9 and 10, students experience a wide range of FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) optional subjects in addition to the core subjects of Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies and EDUCATION FEES 2020 Physical Education. Tuition per year $15,500 In Years 11, 12 and 13, students are guided by experienced Tuition per term - 1 term $3,875 staff in designing courses of learning to suit their - 2 terms $7,750 individual strengths and create pathways for their futures. - 3 terms $11,625
SCHOOL FEATURES AND FACILITIES ACCOMMODATION COSTS • Modern classrooms within a heritage campus Homestay $12,825 Accommodation Liaison Fee $250 • Musical opportunities – choir, orchestra, chamber Boarding House $14,700 music groups, rock bands, jazz bands (extra charge for term breaks) • A choice of 30 sports and excellent sports’ grounds • Gymnasium and fitness training complex OTHER FEES • High Performance Sports’ classes Administration $350 • Heated indoor swimming pool Insurance per year $555 • Outdoor Education programme (see website for Disbursements or various costs $1,500-$2,000 photos) including books, uniform, per year • Mountain Lodge in Mt Aspiring National Park examination fees, visa renewal, • Wireless network for students sport and music (unused money • Comprehensive student support services including is refunded) academic and personal support. APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME AND • Students may apply any time - short and long term INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT • Students can apply by downloading the application • Professional staff including: International Student form on the school website. Director, Qualified ESOL teachers, experienced teacher assistants/tutors
27 OTAGO GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL
For over 150 years Otago Girls’ High School has provided a high quality girls’ education and we have consistently produced remarkable women who have gone on to achieve success in their chosen fields. We are committed to providing the highest quality education for all girls in a safe, caring and inclusive environment.
Otago Girls’ High School has a robust and vibrant academic programme. Our programmes of learning support students to become confident, life-long learners. A key tool in achieving this is the provision of e-Learning opportunities made possible through our ultra-fast broadband connection and wireless computer access.
The curriculum offered at Otago Girls’ High School enables every girl to develop self-confidence, and make appropriate choices whilst pursuing the goal of excellence. Over 30 subjects are offered at NCEA levels 1, 2 and 3. We are proud of our consistently excellent results. Students receive preparation for international examinations and entry into universities worldwide.
Otago Girls’ High School provides many co-curricular activities for students. Our most successful students are those who participate in a range of activities. Some of those available are: Global Leadership Programme, Arts programmes, Drama productions, House events, choirs, and orchestras, which cater to a diverse range of capabilities. There are also 32 sport options available.
28 CONTACT DETAILS International Department Otago Girls’ High School Alison Stephenson 41 Tennyson Street, Dunedin 9016 International Director +64 (0)3 474 0496 [email protected] www.otagogirls.school.nz [email protected] www.facebook.com/otagogirlshighschool
GENERAL INFORMATION • English language tutorials and support Category: High School • Fortnightly international assemblies Years catered: 9-13 • Mentoring programme Ages: 13-18 • Range of clubs to cater for students’ interests Number of Students: 820 • Outstanding pastoral care Number of International Students: 30 Genders Taught: Female only ACCOMMODATION • Homestay QUALIFICATIONS • NCEA – English Achievement standards, English SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Unit standards • Numerous camps for year levels and for specific • Speech New Zealand OCESOL examinations subjects (Oral Communication in English for Speakers of • International student outings each term Other Languages) • International end of year programme for Senior • Support for mainstream subjects International students (November/December) • Tutoring to support international English tests • Annual Ski Trip to Queenstown (IELTS, TOEFL etc.) • Duke of Edinburgh - Bronze, Silver and Gold levels
CURRICULUM FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) We offer a wide range of subjects at all levels and teachers choose standards that best suit the abilities and EDUCATION FEES needs of the students to enable them to achieve their Tuition per year $15,000 personal and academic goals. Tuition per term - 1 term $3,750 - 2 terms $7,500 SCHOOL FEATURES AND FACILITIES - 3 terms $11,250 • Modern learning environments including new ACCOMMODATION COSTS ‘Classroom by the sea’, science laboratories, specialist technology rooms and computer suites Homestay per year $12,420 • New music suite, dance studios, theatre Homestay per term - 1 term $3,240 - 2 terms $6,840 • Gym and exercise room - 3 terms $9,720 • Wireless network for all students Homestay placement fee $350 • Career guidance OTHER FEES • Extensive student support network Administration fee $300 Uniform $900 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME AND Insurance (dependent INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT on length of stay) $175-$580 • International Dean Disbursement (Examination Fee/Deposit) $1,400 • International Student Director • International student support and counselling services APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT • Global Leadership Programme • Students may apply at any time either online • Accommodation placement service providing caring or in person homestay families • Students can apply online, see our website • English language classes
29 QUEEN’S HIGH SCHOOL
Situated in coastal St Clair, Queen’s High School offers girls a strong tradition of academic excellence and achievement, in a positive, caring environment that’s close to the sea, but only a few minutes ride from the city centre.
Our extensive pastoral care network supports international students of all levels through their form teachers, year level co-ordinators, guidance counsellors, homestay co-ordinators, ESOL teachers and the Director of International Students.
As well as providing a high quality learning environment for girls, Queen’s High School has an exceptional range of cultural and outdoor opportunities, with both short term and full year education courses available. We encourage every student to participate in programmes that include: kayaking, mountain biking, basketball, rock climbing, surfing, skiing, equestrian and snowboarding, as well co-curricular activities such as jazz band, dance, orchestra and much more.
30 CONTACT DETAILS Barbara Agnew Queen’s High School Principal and Director of 195 Surrey St, St Clair , Dunedin 9012 International Students +64 3 455 7212 +64 3 455 7212 ext. 810 www.queens.school.nz +64 275 323 598 [email protected] www.facebook.com/QueensHighSchoolNZ/
GENERAL INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION Category: High School • Homestay Years catered: 9-13 Ages: 13-18 RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE Number of Students: 400 • Christian Group – meets once a week Number of International Students: 8-15 at any one time SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Genders Taught: Female only • End of year International Programme QUALIFICATIONS • Tours of Dunedin and surrounding area • School formal NCEA, IELTS and SAT preparation • Ski trip CURRICULUM FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) English, Mathematics, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Dance, Design & Visual Communication, Drama, EDUCATION FEES Economics / Business Studies, ESOL, French, Geography, History, Music, Painting, Photography, Tuition per year $15,500 Physical and Outdoor Education, Physics, Te Reo Māori, Tuition per term: Animal Care & Agriculture/Horticulture, Digital One term $6,200 Technology, Fabric Technology, Food & Nutrition, Two terms $9,300 Early Childhood Education, Tourism Three terms $12,400 ACCOMMODATION COSTS SCHOOL FEATURES AND FACILITIES Homestay $260 per week • Full size gymnasium • Specialist dance room OTHER FEES • Specialist music suites Discretionary money $1,250 per annum • Specialist art and photography room (refundable) Homestay & administration fee $500 Insurance $600 approx ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT • International student support and counselling APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT services • Students can apply at any time by contacting the • Orientation Programme school via the website www.queens.school.nz • Accommodation placement service or email • Small ESOL classes • International Student Mentoring Group • English language tutorials and support
31 ST HILDA’S COLLEGIATE
A leading New Zealand secondary school for girls, St Hilda’s Collegiate School is a modern, attractive institution situated in the heart of Dunedin.
First opened in 1896, St Hilda’s is a positive, friendly environment where we encourage and celebrate excellence and individual achievement. Competition for places by New Zealand students is strong, attracted by St Hilda’s blend of the traditional and the innovative.
Offering an impressive eLearning programme, it is our role to prepare students for their futures. One of the first schools in New Zealand to have a 1:1 laptop programme, we encourage active learning, teaching girls to use a range of digital tools.
For international students, we provide specialised English language tuition, which is complemented with regular classes, where they work alongside our New Zealand students, building strong friendships and connections.
St Hilda’s has a huge range of sporting and cultural activities on offer, whether at the highest levels of sporting competition or simply to enjoy the social side of sport. We also promote student involvement in the cultural realm, from dance to singing, acting to playing an instrument, celebrating and supporting the talents and passions of every student.
32 CONTACT DETAILS Sharon Beaumont St Hilda’s Collegiate School Director of International Students 2 Cobden Street, Dunedin 9016 [email protected] +64 (0)3 477 0989 +64 (0)21 608 418 www.shcs.school.nz www.facebook.com/SHCSinternational
GENERAL INFORMATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME AND Category: Intermediate and High School INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT Years catered: 7-13 • International student support and Ages: 10-18 counselling services Number of Students: 450 • ESOL classes Number of International Students: 20-25 • Tutorial support in all subjects Genders Taught: Female only • English language tutorials and support
QUALIFICATIONS ACCOMMODATION • NCEA • Homestay • Assistance in preparation for IELTS • Boarding residence
CURRICULUM RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE St Hilda’s Collegiate School excels in many areas, • Chapel however the arts are an area of particular strength for us. We offer Art History, Drama, Dance, Music, SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Painting, and Photography. Additionally, we offer • Regular International Student outings (eg surfing, specialised programmes such as DVC (Design and trampolining, ice skating, horse riding etc.) Visual Communication), Media Studies, Outdoor Education, and Textiles (Fashion Design). • End of Year programme for students not participating in NCEA The following courses are also available: • Languages: English, French, Spanish, Te Reo Māori FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) • Mathematics: Accounting, Calculus, EDUCATION FEES Statistics and Modelling Tuition per year $18,100 • Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics Tuition per term $4,525 • Social Sciences: Economics, Geography, History Stays less than 10 weeks $525 per week
SCHOOL FEATURES AND FACILITIES ACCOMMODATION COSTS • Gym and exercise room Homestay $250 per week Homestay placement fee $720 per year • Career guidance Boarding hostel $4,215 per term • Dance/drama room OTHER FEES • 1:1 Laptop school • Food technology and textile design rooms Administration fee $300 per year Insurance $480 per year • Library Disbursement fee $2,000 per year • School canteen
APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT Students may apply at any time.
33 34 LEARN at Dunedin Language Centres
Studying at our language centres is an excellent way to learn English, while Dunedin’s open and friendly community makes attaining the language fast and easy. Our specialist English language providers will ensure your fluency is accelerated.
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35 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO LANGUAGE CENTRE
The University of Otago Language Centre is located in a modern and comfortable building on the campus of New Zealand’s oldest university. The Language Centre is one of New Zealand’s premier English-language providers. It operates in a world-class facility and delivers a range of English-language programmes.
Five levels of tuition in General English are offered, from Elementary to Advanced. The communicative method of teaching is used; the lessons are learner-centred, and the materials reflect a current New Zealand context. The average class has 14 students, and a full-time course consists of 23 hours a week. At the completion of a programme, each student receives a certificate and a report detailing their achievement.
The Language Centre provides pathways to further study in Foundation Year or at the University of Otago. The ‘English for Otago’ programme enables students to satisfy the Otago entry requirements, while preparing them for academic study in an English-speaking institution. Short courses for groups focusing on English for specific purposes are also offered.
36 CONTACT DETAILS International Office University of Otago Language Centre otago.ac.nz/international/enquiries and Foundation Year facebook.com/UOLCFY PO Box 56, 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin 9016 +64 3 479 5250 otago.ac.nz/uolcfy
GENERAL INFORMATION RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE Type: Language Centre • mosque a block from campus Number of Students: 150 • prayer rooms.
QUALIFICATIONS SPECIAL ACTIVITIES IELTS, TOEIC • ski trips • camping trips MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY • scenic trips. • General English and English for Academic Purposes • English for Otago to satisfy the English-language FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) requirements for admission to most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Otago EDUCATION FEES • IELTS General English $429 per week • TOEIC EFO Tuition $6,999 (15 week programme) FEATURES AND FACILITIES ACCOMMODATION COSTS • access to Academic Deans to assist in terms of Homestay per week $308-$385 academic issues and advice Homestay placement fee $300 • full access to University of Otago facilities including Shared apartment per week $110-$140 information services, 24-hour computer suites, student health, clubs and societies, the gymnasium and OTHER FEES discounts on shopping, travel and entertainment Student Services $21 per week • online visa service to renew student visas or change a visitor visa to a student visa Prices indicative only of what you might expect to pay • student support and accommodation assistance – 24 hours a day / 7 days a week APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT • free airport pick-up • applications can be received at any time and • a registered test centre for IELTS, TOEFL iBT, OET can be made through our website. and TOEIC examinations • weekly sports and social activities.
ACCOMMODATION • accommodation office on site • homestay • apartments.
37 TALENT INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
Talent International Institute has been part of the Dunedin study landscape for nearly 20 years. We specialise in small group, intensive language training for students wishing to pass the IELTS or OET examinations for their chosen pathways.
Our courses are all NZQA registered and approved. Our students’ pathways include University and Polytechnic study all around New Zealand. We also specialise in helping students transition into high school and support high school students during the year with holiday English programmes and after-school classes.
We offer four levels of tuition ranging from Elementary to Advanced English. All students are regularly tested and we are closely involved in their study progression. Our school has a small friendly atmosphere but is also right at the doorstep of Dunedin’s vibrant student culture. All of our courses are registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and students will either gain attendance or completion certificates.
38 CONTACT DETAILS Contact us Level 1, 95 Hanover Street [email protected] Dunedin Central www.facebook.com/tiidn +64 3 477 3345 www.tii.ac.nz
GENERAL INFORMATION FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) Type: Language Centre EDUCATION FEES Number of Students: 50 General English $395 per week QUALIFICATIONS ACCOMMODATION COSTS IELTS, TOEIC Homestay per week $315 Homestay placement fee $150 MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY Shared apartment per week Varies • General English and English for Academic Purposes • IELTS APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT • after-school classes Applications can be received at any time and can be • holiday English. made through our website.
FEATURES AND FACILITIES • dedicated staff for pastoral care • multi-lingual help available suites • student card • free airport pick-up • registered IELTS Preparation Centre • small classes (Max 8 students).
ACCOMMODATION • homestays • help with finding flats and apartments.
RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE • mosque two block from campus.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES • sightseeing/cultural activities.
39 LEARN at Dunedin Foundation Programmes
For students wanting help to prepare for their higher education learning, Dunedin’s higher education institution’s offer intensive Foundation Studies programmes to help you gain entrance qualifications.
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40 41 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO FOUNDATION YEAR
Foundation Year is a premium university entrance programme that provides the highest quality education and is a proven pathway to academic success. The Foundation Studies Certificate guarantees entry to the University of Otago and all other New Zealand universities.
Foundation Year academic staff support every student to develop to their full potential. A feature of our lecture and tutorial classes is the pleasing blend of both international and domestic students.
The University of Otago campus lifestyle is second to none. Foundation Year students have full access to campus facilities such as state-of-the-art libraries, a modern gymnasium and student cafes.
42 CONTACT DETAILS International Office University of Otago Language Centre otago.ac.nz/international/enquiries and Foundation Year facebook.com/UOLCFY PO Box 56, 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin 9016 +64 3 479 5250 otago.ac.nz/uolcfy
GENERAL INFORMATION RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE Type: Foundation Year • mosque a block from campus Number of Students: 300 • prayer rooms. Number of International Students: 100 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES QUALIFICATIONS • ski trips The University of Otago Foundation Year offers a • camping trips programme of two 13-week semesters. Students who • scenic trips. successfully complete the programme are awarded the Foundation Studies Certificate which guarantees entry FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) into their chosen University of Otago first-year course and is recognised by all New Zealand universities as an EDUCATION FEES entrance qualification. A six-week bridging programme is offered immediately Tuition per year: prior to each Foundation Year intake to increase students’ Foundation Year Arts/Humanities, chances of success in the Foundation Year programme. Business/Commerce $24,780 Foundation Year Sciences $26,865 Bridging Programme $2,808 MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY 4 streams of study: ACCOMMODATION COSTS • Arts/Humanities Homestay per week $308-$385 • Business/Commerce Homestay placement fee $300 Residential College $18,745 • Health Science • Science/Applied Science/Life Science OTHER FEES Student Services $879 FEATURES AND FACILITIES Medical & travel insurance varies • lectures and laboratories are held on campus in world according to study duration class facilities alongside undergraduate classes Prices indicative only of what you might expect to pay • maximum tutorial class size is 18 students • weekly one-on-one consultations are a feature of the APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT programme • Applications can be received at anytime and • full access to University of Otago facilities, including can be made through our website information services, 24-hour computer suites, student health, clubs and societies, the gymnasium and • 2021 Foundation Year Intakes discounts on shopping, travel and entertainment March 1 March – 8 October June 28 June – 17 February, 2022 • online visa service to renew student visas or change a October 25 October – 10 June, 2022 visitor visa to a student visa • 2021 Bridging Programme Intakes • student support and accommodation assistance - January 11 January – 19 February 24 hours a day / 7 days a week May 3 May – 11 June • free airport pick-up August 30 August – 8 October • weekly sports and social activities.
ACCOMMODATION • accommodation office on site • homestay • boarding residence/ hall of residence • apartments. 43 44 LEARN at Dunedin Vocational Institutions
Dunedin’s specialised vocational institutions offer world-leading training in areas from aviation to tourism and dive instruction. Providing quality skills-based training to students from around the world, these courses are the first step toward a rewarding career anywhere.
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45 NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF TOURISM
The New Zealand School of Tourism (NZST) is New Zealand’s largest private higher learning establishment, specialising in training programmes for the airline, travel and tourism industries.
The Dunedin campus caters to those seeking a career as tourism operators, flight attendants or tour guides, as well as in aviation, conferencing and events management. With an emphasis on practical experience, we prepare students to become ‘work ready, world ready’. This international focus makes the NZST a natural choice for international students, who bring an important dimension to our learning culture.
We are focused on ensuring success for every student while learning, and in finding that ‘dream job’ in the industry – helping them gain practical experience and understanding of the industry through educational trips and paid internships.
Rated by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as a Category One provider – the highest possible ranking – the New Zealand School of Tourism has grown to nine campuses around the country, catering to an ever-growing industry.
46 CONTACT DETAILS ACG International Centre New Zealand School of Tourism +64 9 3075399 Level 3, 9 Moray Place, Dunedin Email [email protected] +64 3 477 6825 www.facebook.com/NewZealandSchoolofTourism www.nzschooloftourism.co.nz/dunedin
GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Type: Private Training Establishment All students experience hands-on learning with industry Number of Students: 80 in Dunedin visits, speakers, field trips and study tours. The diploma study tours are to Skyline Skyrides, Real Journeys and Number of International Students: 6-7 in Dunedin AJ Hackett Bungy in the South island and Hobbiton, Waitomo Adventures in the North Island. QUALIFICATIONS Certificates and Diploma FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD)
MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY EDUCATION FEES Travel & Tourism Management; Tourism, Hotel & Airline Tuition per year $15,000-18,100 Operations; International Flight Attending. APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT FEATURES AND FACILITIES • Students may apply at any time • Career guidance and exclusive Job Fairs • Students can apply online, on our website acgedu.com • Paid Internships • Please download the ACG Application form and send • International familiarisation trips back the completed application form together with a copy of your passport and a copy of your most recent • Study Tours school report or other qualifications to our • Counselling and student support International Centre [email protected] • Auckland Airport campus has a full sized 737 aircraft on campus
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME • 2 week short courses with English and Flight Attending or Ground Handling Courses
ACCOMMODATION • Accommodation placement support
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47 DIVE OTAGO
Dive Otago is New Zealand’s largest dive centre delivering higher education level diver training. Specialising in Professional Level Training, Dive Otago has a reputation in the industry for producing top quality industry ready Instructors.
Their flagship progamme is the Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction. Designed by industry experts, it prepares students to enter the industry with the highest level of training and qualifications needed to be employed anywhere in the world. This programme takes students from Beginner Diver through to a Specialty Scuba Diving Instructor in just one year.
Part-time and short course options are also available to train divers as far as they would like to go in a flexible time frame. Students often combine their university studies with part-time dive tuition as a way to make the most of their time in Dunedin.
Past graduates have gained employment in New Zealand as well as in Australia, the Pacific Islands, Dubai, Mexico and many other countries.
As New Zealand’s first and only PADI 5 STAR Career development Centre Dunedin is the right place to further your career in this exciting industry.
48 CONTACT DETAILS Virginia Watson Dive Otago +64 212 661 868 2 Wharf St, Dunedin [email protected] 0800 DIVE OTAGO [email protected] +64 3 4664370 www.facebook.com/Dive-Otago www.diveotago.co.nz www.instagram.com/diveotago
GENERAL INFORMATION RELIGIOUS FACILITIES ON SITE Type: Private Training Establishment – Delivery Site • Prayer facility can be made available Dive Otago is an audited and approved sub-contractor of Academy of Diving Trust SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Number of Students: 35 • Work Experience opportunities Number of International Students: 0-3 • Dive practicums held in South Island Destinations • Dive trips organised to New Zealand overseas QUALIFICATIONS destinations Diplomas, National Certificates FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY Specialty Dive Instructor Training, Dive Instruction, EDUCATION FEES Dive Guiding, Rescue Diving, First Aid Instructor New Zealand Diploma in Diving $17,595 Training, First Aid Training, Adventure Activities 1 Year Full Time Planning Management New Zealand Certificate in Diving $4,885 (Rescue Diver) Full-Time 11 Weeks FEATURES AND FACILITIES or Part-Time 8 months • Dedicated dive boat New Zealand Certificate in Diving $5,761 • Sun deck (Divemaster) Part-Time 8 months • Indoor heated pool PADI Open Water Course $649 • Change rooms 1 week course • Student library • Career Advice APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT • Hire Department • Students may apply at any time • Equipment Servicing • Students can apply online, see our website • Tank Filling and Testing www.diveotago.co.nz/career-courses/what-next/ how-to-apply ACCOMMODATION • Accommodation Placement support www.studyindunedin.com