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Study High School Abroad with Glendowie College in New Zealand.
Glendowie College provides quality education to boys and girls from New Zealand and abroad. Glendowie College believes in the pursuit of excellence, with every student being encouraged and challenged to attain their full potential in preparation for their future. This is achieved by providing a positive and stable learning environment that fosters excellence in academic, sporting, cultural and service endeavours.
Our Courses
Glendowie College offers an outstanding variety of subjects and levels for all students to select from. Each student’s subject requirements are carefully considered to ensure each student is studying in a course relevant to their needs and suited to their ability, and staff advice is available.
- Year 9
- Year 10
- Year 11
- Year 12
- Year 13
English Language Proficiency and Opportunities
Evidence of English Language proficiency is an enrolment requirement. Small group tuition is provided for international students for whom English is a second language. This tuition is provided by trained and specialist teaching staff. Students are “mainstreamed” (that is, attend our usual classes) to study other subjects. Senior students are prepared for the IELTS examination and the English Literacy standards required for entry into New Zealand universities.
Student Welfare
The Director of International Students, together with the Deans of each year level, provide student support in all pastoral care matters. This includes enrolment, orientation, academic programmes, insurance, designated caregiver and homestay service arrangements. Regular contact is made with extra care and homestays.
Welcome to Auckland
The city of Auckland - renowned for its beautiful harbour and frequently referred to as the “City of Sails” - is New Zealand’s largest city and business area. It is within easy access to many of the country’s main attractions.
This location provides an excellent environment for academic, sporting and leisure activities. Attractive beaches, entertainment facilities, and three major suburban shopping malls are situated within easy reach of the College. Downtown Auckland is just fifteen minutes drive from our campus.
NEW ZEALAND - Benefits of study
New Zealand has an internationally recognised British-based education system with a clear qualification framework and pathways for secondary education into vocational training and the University sector. The secondary school year starts at the end of January and finishes in December.
New Zealand is situated in the South West Pacific approximately three hours flying time from Australia, it provides a peaceful and safe environment for studying. Well known for its beautiful scenery and clean unspoilt natural environment, New Zealand offers a wide range of sporting and cultural activities making New Zealand a diverse and interesting environment to live in. The population of four million people is made up from a wide variety of cultures. The climate in the South Island is temperate and in the North Island, sub tropical. Summer is from December - February, Autumn March - May, Winter June - August and Spring September - November.
Activities Programme
International students are encouraged to take part in the many activities offered at the College. Drama, debating and music are strong features of the College. We offer individual musical instrument instruction, and musical performance groups (jazz band, orchestra, ensemble groups, choirs and school productions) are open for all who wish to participate. Students are encouraged to choose from the full range of individual and team sports and outdoor activities offered.
