Co-educational High School in New Zealand

Rangiora High School New Zealand

Rangiora High School has, since 1884, provided the families of this  district with quality co-educational secondary education.  The school's  philosophy is underpinned by our motto "Lux Cum Amore", translated as "Enlightenment with Friendship", or "Kua Puawai te Hoahoatanga".  As an educational institution we are committed to providing a high quality  learning environment, which promotes the best possible educational, social, cultural and recreational development of the individual.

Rangiora High School recognises that it is the right of every student to enjoy an education based on traditional values that promote personal excellence and success in all areas.  A Rangiora High School education embraces a wide range of experiences, interests and opportunities that enhance learning, acknowledge individual needs and differences, and  challenge individuals to achieve personal standards of excellence.
Our aim as a school is to equip all students for today's rapidly changing society.  Student need drives our diverse and challenging curriculum and  underpins all teaching programmes and assessment methods. As a school we embrace the spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi and encourage bi-cultural and multicultural perspectives.
Rangiora High School is a successful school that ensures each student has an equitable chance to succeed and to meet the challenges of the 21st Century with confidence.  We provide students with the skills, abilities and values needed to participate in and contribute to New Zealand society in and equal, positive and constructive manner.
Welcome to Rangiora High School - your high school.



Facilities

• Well equipped classrooms, specialist rooms and laboratories.

• Extensive sports and fitness opportunities.

• Email and Internet access.

• Spacious, landscaped grounds.

• School begins late January and finishes early December.

• National Examinations begin in late November.

• 4 Terms, with holidays in April, July and October.

• Music, sport, drama, leadership opportunities.

• State, co-educational.

• 1260 students.

• All levels of English catered for.

• All levels of Year 9-13 accepted.

• 30 International Students.

• 30 minutes from Christchurch City and International Airport.

• Rural surroundings but close to the city.

• Homestay.

Cost

• Tuition Fees $10,000.00 per year.

• Administration/Application Fee $250.00.

• Homestay costs for 2003/2004 are $180.00 per week plus a one off $500.00 placement fee.

International Students

• The Dean is responsible for ensuring that international students are well looked after.

• Homestay is arranged by the school. All homes are carefully chosen and close liaison is maintained.

• Advice and guidance on course selection and preparation for university is available from the Dean of International Students.

• Students are met at the airport and taken to homestays.

• Experienced and qualified teachers offer ESL programmes up to TOEFL level, for up to 8 hours per week

• Students are accepted at every level from Year 9 to 13.

Courses of Study

• Students in Year 9-11 must study English, Maths, Science, Physical Education and Health. Other subjects are selected from a wide range: Art, Accounting, Economics, Design Technology, Home Economics, Geography, History, Text and Information Management, Agriculture, French, Japanese, Maori, Music, Science, Graphics, Design Technology Metal/Wood.

• Year 12 students must study English and 5 other subjects from: Art, Photography, Art History, Accounting, Economics, Legal Studies, English, Design Technology, Catering and Nutrition, Geography, Classics, History, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, French, Japanese, Maori, Mathematics, Physical Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Design Technology, Graphics.

• Year 13 students study for NCEA Level 3 for University Entrance and Scholarship.  Up to 5 subjects chosen from: Painting, Photography, Art History, Accounting, Economics, English, Geography, Classics, History, Mathematics Stats, Mathematics Calculus, Physical Education, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Graphics, French, Japanese.

• Other subjects available are: Garment Construction, Catering and Nutrition, Tourism, Computer Applications, Electronics, Rural Studies, Horticulture, Outdoor Pursuits, Business Studies.

• Senior students may choose from Year 11, 12 or 13 to meet their individual needs. The Dean will advise.

Qualifications

• Rangiora High School prepares students for University, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics.

• 2003 University Entrance, and Scholarship qualifications are internationally recognised and gained by passing national examinations in late November.

• In 2004 these qualification replaced with NCEA Level 3.

Contact:

East Belt, Rangiora

New ZealandTel: +64 3 313 7005

Fax: +64 3 313 8005E-mail:international@

rangiorahigh.school.nz

Website: rangiorahigh.school.nz