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HERZLICH WILLKOMMEN! Awatapu College, whose name means 'Sacred River' in the Maori language, is located in Palmerston North which is in the Lower North Island. Founded in 1976, it is very much a 21st century high school. A distinctive feature of Awatapu College is its focus on the individual student and the deliberate cultivation of student leadership within a very inclusive and caring school culture. This is attracting a growing number of local students as well as international students to the school. Currently there are only about 15 international students at Awatapu College. There are fantastic opportunities to experience the relaxed ‘Kiwi’ life and speak English. Come and See.
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Location:
North Island , City
School Authority:
State
Nearest Airport:
Palmerston North Airport is 9.7km from Awatapu College. This is a regional airport that connects directly with the International Airports of New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch)
Awatapu College is a culturally diverse, friendly school where it is easy to make friends. The school is in a welcoming, beautiful city with a great outdoor Kiwi lifestyle.
Carefully selected homestay families are matched to the individual student. Students have a wonderful time enjoying the outdoors and forming great relationships with their homestay families.
The International Department provides extra academic and general support encouraging participation in sport, culture and music in both school and community. "Seize your opportunities to get involved!"
Awatapu College has well-planned buildings and specialised facilities especially in Visual Arts and Technology. The equipment and machinery in the Technology and Creative Arts Suites are outstanding and very modern. A well resourced library is the College center. Our sports fields are extensive and the gym is new. Diving, outdoor and indoor swimming pools are a 5-minute walk from the school.
Year 10 students are expected to include core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Social Studies in their program. Two Elective subjects may include Art, Business Studies, Drama, Music, Japanese, Maori, Digital Technology, Engineering, Graphics, Home Economics, Fashion Design, or Wood Technology.
Study in Year 11 involves choosing six subjects. Students are expected to include core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. Three Elective subjects may include Art, Drama, Music, Japanese, Maori, Physical Education, Business Studies, Classical Studies, Geography, History, Digital Technology, Engineering, Graphics, Home Economics, Fashion Design, and Wood Technology.
Study in Years 12 and 13 involves choosing six subjects from a flexible mix of English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art, Classical Studies, Drama, Music, Japanese, Maori, Physical Education, Business Studies, Geography, History, Digital Technology, Engineering, Auto Engineering, Graphics, Home Economics, Fashion Design, Engineering Construction Design and Wood Technology.
Palmerston North is active in the Arts and Music scene with many talented artists, musicians, singers and actors in classical, contemporary, jazz and pop scenes. Several concerts, musical shows and drama productions are held in our city throughout the year and we do our best to ensure our international students get to attend. There is also a city youth orchestra, choir and a concert band. Regular school soirees provide opportunities for students to perform before appreciative audiences. Erna Ferry and Rodger Fox are jazz icons in NZ. They reside in Palmerston North so they provide numerous opportunities for jazz enthusiasts.
Awatapu College values its sports and has a high participation rate with many teams. The sports year begins early with swimming and then athletics for all students. There is a very wide choice of sports in both summer and winter. Some individual stars include Pyper Newton who is top in her grade in Cycling, Joshua Zentveld, who came 1st in his grade in Taekwondo, Lara Carson who has been a New Zealand representative in Canoe Polo (Under18B team) and Lily Patete who has been a New Zealand representative in Figure Skating.
Due to the pandemic, a lot of sports competitions were cancelled over the last two years, but now all of the sports and competitions are being played again.
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Bowls
Canoe Polo
Cricket
Croquet
Cross Country
Cycling
Diving
Equestrian
Futsal
Golf
Hockey
Karate
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Netball
Orienteering
Rock Climbing
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing/Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Touch Rugby
Triathlon
Volleyball
Weightlifting
School Type: Day School
Gender: Co-ed
Qualifications: NCEA
Year Levels: Year 9-13.
Religion: Non-Denominational
Total Enrolment: 900
Total international students year 9 - 13: 15
Program Established: 1995
International students accepted for: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Foreign Languages: Japanese, Maori, ESOL
Info: The languages taught at school are Japanese and Maori. Spanish and French lessons are available after school through two community groups (MiCasa and Alliance Francaise).
Entrance Dates: Term 1/January, Term 2/April, Term 3/July, Term 4/October
Length of stay: 1 Term, 2 Terms, 3 Terms, 4 Terms, until graduation, Short term study (1 to 8 weeks)
Application Deadlines: Rolling
Please contact Mrs Mary Mathews or the Awatapu International Office at any time for advice on enrollment.
Application Process: Enrolment Form, School Reports, Teacher's Reference, Student Letter of Introduction, Offer of Place, Payment Receipt
Info: • Complete an application form • Provisional Offer of Place and Invoice issued • Payment of Fees • Offer of Place and receipt issued
Website: www.awatapu.school.nz
Location: North Island , City
Info: Awatapu College is located in the fertile Manawatu area, a 90 minute drive north of New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. Palmerston North has a population of about 76,000 and it is known as the ‘Knowledge City’ and also ‘Student City’ because it is a university town with a strong focus on academia, research, music, innovation and technology. Therefore, it has a fairly young population with open minds and strong family values who enjoy the sport, culture, cafés and shopping this town offers. Palmerston North provides easy access to mountains, lakes, rivers, beaches, parks, cycle ways and walkways. An increasing number of international students are choosing to come to Palmerston North as the city is actively improving our international students’ experience here.
Specialized Programs: Leadership, Outdoor Education, Trips
Info: We offer a wide range of outdoor education opportunities through the various departments at the school e.g. Exploring the Manawatu River, Mt Bruce Wildlife, the Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre, the Tongariro Crossing, skiing and snowboarding. Sports lovers may benefit from the Hockey Academy. For those who stay longer, the College develops student leadership very effectively.
Accommodation: Homestay
Info: International students are carefully placed with local homestay families. All homestay families are chosen with the needs of the individual student in mind and monitored. There is regular communication with agents, support people and parents. All meals are provided by host families. We have staff available 24/7 to meet student needs.
Maret Stolz from Germany said, "The Staff at Awatapu College are very accommodating and try to fit students with the right family and because of that I love my homestay family! They care for me in a way that makes me feel
like their daughter and makes living away from home easier."
Joel Reimann from Switzerland said, "Having a good homestay family means being a member of a second family in another part of the world. And that is what I have here."
Student Services & Orientation & Counseling:
Awatapu College has been recognised many times for its excellence in student support. International students typically have an orientation course and care is taken to introduce them to 'buddies' who can help them make friends. Academic support classes are available where that would be helpful and support staff may be present in class to assist students. There is always someone available to answer questions. All international students have full access to the Student Support services available, including the International Dean, Year Level Deans, Heads of Houses, Guidance Counselor and Careers Adviser. It is a priority with the College to foster strong relationships across the school community.
Term Dates 2024:
Term 1: 29.01.2024 - 12.04.2024
Term 2: 29.04.2024 - 05.07.2024
Term 3: 22.07.2024 - 27.09.2024
Term 4: 14.10.2024 - 06.12.2024
| 1 Term (Term 1 or 2 or 3) | NZD 8,160 | EUR 4530,06 |
| 2 Terms (Term 1 & 2 or 2 & 3 or 3 & 4) | NZD 16,323 | EUR 9061,79 |
| 3 Terms (Term 1, 2, 3) | NZD 24,480 | EUR 13590,18 |
| 4 Terms (Term 1, 2, 3, 4) | NZD 32,619 | EUR 18108,59 |
| 4 Terms (Term 3, 4, 1, 2) | NZD 32,619 | EUR 18108,59 |
Tuition Fees cover: Tuition fees cover textbooks and teaching.
One term NZ$ 4,500
Two terms NZ$ 7,750
Three terms NZ$ 12,250
Four terms NZ$ 15,500
| Homestay Fees per week | NZD 300 | EUR 166,55 |
Please note that 1 term consists of approx. 10 weeks in school and host family. Moreover please take into account homestay fees during school breaks/holidays.
Additional Fees: Additional costs include uniform ($400-$500 for Year 9-11, Years 12-13 wear own clothes), stationery($30-$200), examination fee (approx. $384 per year for NZQA for Years 11-13), sports or subject costs, and camps and field trips.($50-$450)
Fees information available online: www.awatapu.school.nz/images/International/Fees_and_Refunds/L2023_Fee_Schedule.pdf
Comment Fees: Awatapu offers travel scholarships for students who attend Term 4. It also offers sports scholarships and tuition scholarships.
Please calculate additional costs for
Airfare approx. Euro 1600 to Euro 2200
Visa approx. Euro 250
Pocket money approx. Euro 200 to 250/month
If applicable additional health/accident/third part liability insurance
Health Insurance: mandatory
Awatapu College uses Unicare as its student health insurance provider
Please note that the school and program description is very much reduced. All information, in particular on the fee-structure, is based on the information provided by the individual New Zealand school and is subject to change / as at: 08/2023
