New Zealand

Whangaparoa College, AucklandNEW ZEALAND

Country: NEW ZEALAND

Program: SELECT High School

SELECT High School New Zealand is comprised of two main islands (the North and the South), the latter of which is famous for its majestic Southern Alps. In winter, the skiing is great on both islands. In the summer, you can find swimmers, snorkelers, and surfers all along the beach — there’s not a place in the country that is more than an hour drive from the coast. Schools offer a large selection of subjects taught in a friendly, casual way that inspires a love of learning. Many schools have outdoor education programs which teach teamwork and other life skills.

Choose from our many New Zealand high schools to find the one that’s right for you. New Zealand’s school year goes from late January to mid-December and is divided into 4 terms. Students on the SELECT Program can choose from durations of 4-10 weeks, 1 term (3 months), 2 terms, 3 terms and 1 year or longer.

NEW ZEALAND FACTS

Capital: Wellington Population: 4.8 million Famous For: Indigenous Maori, Rugby & being the filming location for the Lord of the Rings films Iconic Sights: Fiordland National Park, Bay of Islands, Milford Sound & Auckland

Official Language: English

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ELIGIBILITY

• Age: 13-18 upon arrival, some schools only accept 15-18 • Length of Program: Multiple Years, Academic Year,

Academic Semester, 3-month Term, Short Term • Language Requirement: No formal testing required, but reasonable level of English skills is necessary.

School reports are required. ESL available for all levels • Grades Accepting Students: 9-13 (varies per school) • GPA: C average or higher • Can Students Earn a Diploma: Yes (varies per school).

Students can graduate Year 13 with Level 3 NCEA and

University Entrance (UE) • Program Start and End Date: Schools generally run from end of January to late November. 2nd semester starts in

July. 3-month program starts at the end of January, April, and July

APPLICATION

• Application Deadline: 3 months prior to arrival • School Choice: Yes (choose from 50 high schools throughout North and South Island) • Visa Information: Must apply for a student visa

HIGHLIGHTS

• Schools in great locations like Auckland, Wellington,

Bay of Plenty, Queenstown, Able Tasman • Choose school based on location, sports, subjects, languages and art programs. Customize your own experience • Earn a national diploma in grade 13 or International

Baccalaureate diploma in grade 12 • Multiple Years, Academic Year, Academic Semester, and Short Term • Individual start and end dates possible