Heretaunga College

Heretaunga College
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders
Information for International Students
General Information
Heretaunga College was established in 1954. It is co-educational, caters for years 9 to 13 (ages 13-19) and has a roll of
730.
Heretaunga College offers Students
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A caring, well-qualified teaching staff.
Well-equipped classrooms and specialist areas.
Excellent computer areas including internet access.
English as a Second Language tuition including subject
support.
Preparation for national qualifications.
A wide range of sporting and cultural activities.
Extra Curricula Programme
The College encourages student involvement in a wide range
of sporting, outdoor and cultural activities.
Individual and team sports include rugby, netball, basketball,
volleyball, soccer, hockey, badminton, golf, skiing, athletics,
mountain biking, dragon boating, water polo and swimming.
Cultural activities include, Drama groups, debating, various
music groups and Maori and Pacific Island performance
groups.
Enrolment
Academic Year
• The school tuition fee, including ESOL, is $13,000, plus an
enrolment fee of $500.
• On receipt of the application form and payment of tuition
fees, the school will send the necessary documents
including ‘Offer of a Place’ for a student visa. Applications
should be made to a New Zealand Embassy or High
Commission.
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Student Welfare
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All NZ examination courses (National Certificate of Educational Achievement Levels 1, 2 and 3 start at the beginning
of February).
IELTS and TOEFL are available.
Term holidays occur in April, July and September.
The Right Choice
The College’s successful academic record reflects a strong
emphasis on study and positive expectations of educational
achievement. Staff are hard working, caring and committed
to students, providing attractive and stimulating teaching
environments.
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Heretaunga College prides itself on maintaining a close
relationship between school and home.
Each international student is placed in the care of the
Dean of International students and the Homestay Coordinator.
Progress of students is closely monitored and official
reports are issued in June and November.
Accommodation
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Homestay will be arranged by the school which will
monitor accommodation arrangements. No ‘flatting’
allowed.
Students will be picked up at the airport and taken to their
homestay.
Costs while in New Zealand
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Homestay: NZ$200 per week.
Examination fees for standard NCEA external exams:
$375 (years 11/12/13).
Uniform: NZ$350 (approximately).
An amount of $700 to cover incidentals such as stationery,
school trips, sports fees, magazine, school ball etc.
Insurance
The NZ Government now requires every student studying
in NZ to have compulsory travel and medical insurance.
Heretaunga College can offer a Comprehensive insurance for
$440 per year.
Wellington
Heretaunga College is situated in Upper Hutt, near Wellington.
The school is ideally located within an urban environment,
in easy distance to a major, attractive city and close to New
Zealand’s great outdoors. People love living in Wellington,
with its strong emphasis on the arts, its natural beauty, and
wide range of activities.
There is plenty to do in Wellington which has great shopping
centres. There is a modern shopping centre in Lower Hutt, a
short distance from Upper Hutt and a new shopping centre
in Upper Hutt itself. It is also known for its cafe culture and
excellent range of cuisine.
Upper Hutt is close to New Zealand’s great outdoors which
is world famous for its beauty and for a range of outdoor
activities. Within a few minutes from the centre of Upper
Hutt are bush walks, river trails and camping spots. And
remember, in New Zealand you are never far from a beach
and the sea.
Trips
We organise two trips each year for our international students.
The first one is to Rotorua so that students can experience
New Zealand’s unique geothermal sites. The second is a
6-day tour of the South Island with its stunning scenery.
Full year, full fee-paying students get one free trip.
Education Standards:
NCEA Literacy 80%
(National average 77%)
NCEA Numeracy 94%
(National average 85%)
University Entrance 64% eligible students achieved
(National average 50%)
The New Zealand education system is one of the highest
performing in the world. In international tests of literacy
involving 15 year olds conducted by the OECD, New Zealand
Thies (Germany)
is in the top 5 highest performing nations. This places it ahead
“I really enjoy living with my homestay.”
of USA, UK, Ireland, Japan and most European nations except
Sergio (Chile)
“Its been heaps of fun here every single
for Finland.
moment. I’ve been playing sport and I have made lots of friends, the Kiwis are very Heretaunga students are able to perform at the highest level.
Our 2007 Dux, Joanne Rogers, gained marks that placed her
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in the top 3% for the country.
What our Students Say:
Heretaunga College has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice of
the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the NZ Ministry of Education.
More detailed information, including an application form, can be downloaded from our
website or obtained from the Principal:
Bruce Hart MBS, BSc, Dip Bus Admin, Dip Tch
Heretaunga College
Ward St, Upper Hutt, 5018
New Zealand
Email: hartb@heretaunga.school.nz
Webpage: www.heretaunga.school.nz
Phone: 64-4-9399370
Fax: 64-4-9399371