TIKIPUNGA HIGH SCHOOL NEW ZEALAND
TIKIPUNGA HIGH SCHOOL is
a co-educational, state, day school, catering for students from Year 7 -Year 13. School uniform is required up to Year 12.
Roll:
500 students made up of approximately 80% Maori, 18% European and 2%
international students.
Special Character:
At Tikipunga our objectives for every student are a sense of
self-respect, a concern for others and a desire to learn.
The school values the
uniqueness of each person, the multicultural nature of the community and
equity for all.
Location:
Founded in 1971, Tikipunga High School is located on the northeastern
boundary of the city of Whangarei, a city two hours drive from Auckland.
We are situatedless than 30 minutes drive from some of New Zealand's best beaches and
water sports facilities.
Facilities:
We have large well
landscaped grounds, modern buildings with up to date technology in all
specialist areas, including science laboratories, gymnasium, library
with an international communications system, art and photography
laboratory, computer rooms, design suite, auditorium, business and media
studies, music suite, student cafeteria and administration facilities.
Academic
Programme: This is designed to
prepare students for tertiary study. Many of our students go on to
Universities, Colleges of Education, or Polytechnics.
We have well qualified
staff who are dedicated to ensuring all students are fully prepared for
all National examinations. NCEA ( National Certificate in Educational
Achievement) Qualifications are offered at Level 1 (Y11), Level 2 (Y12)
and Level 3 (Y13). Being a small school our classes are small, ensuring
students having the individual attention they require to help them
achieve their goals. We offer a full range of subjects and encourage
multi-level learning.
Our school is well known
for the excellent results our students achieve especially in the Art
subjects and students travel from other parts of the country to study
with our Art teachers.
Extra-curricular
Programme: Our students are
encouraged to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular
activities, including, sports, outdoor education, music, drama, debating
and cultural experiences are all available. High levels of success are
achieved by many students in all activities offered.
International
Students: We welcome students from
many different countries and recognise the cultural diversity their
presence brings. We have regular visits between Tikipunga and school
groups from Japan and we take part in many of the International exchange
programmes.
As well as fee-paying
international students Tikipunga High School welcomes a significant
number of exchange students from all over the world.
International Students
are met at Auckland Airport and transferred to Whangarei.
Homestays are arranged
with local, caring families at a cost of NZ$175 per week. This includes
a room, all meals and laundry.
Student Welfare:
Tikipunga has a well-established student guidance network dedicated to
providing a safe learning environment for all students. The welfare of
International students is the responsibility of one of the teachers in
charge of International Students, who works closely with the students,
their host families and their Agents/parents in their home countries.
English Language
Entry Requirements: We will enrol
students from Year 7 to year 13. However, the code of practice for the
welfare of international students stipulates that Y7 and 8 students must
live in New Zealand with a parent or legal guardian.
A reasonable level of
English is required to enter Year 11, 12 and 13 if students wish to
study in classes to prepare for examinations.
International Students
have ESOL Tuition of at least 5 hours (up to 10 in some cases) per week.
We can offer preparation for the IELTS examination if they so desire or
require that help.
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Fees: NZ $10,250 for a full school year. NZ
$2600 per term.
Students are required to
have adequate medical / property insurance which can be arranged by the
school.
Application
Details: Apply to the Teacher in
charge of International Students for Application Forms and Information
Booklet.
CONTACT
International Students
PO Box 7041, Tikipunga, Whangarei, New
Zealand
Tel: 0064 9 437 3299
Fax: 0064 9 437 2522
Email:
sec@tikihigh.school.nz
Website:
http://www.tikihigh.school.nz
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