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Welcome to Heretaunga College
Our school has served the community of Upper Hutt for over 60 years. International Students from all over the world love our school because of its unique modern facilities, friendly student body and teachers that support them to achieve at the best level.
People love living in Wellington with its strong emphasis on the arts, its natural beauty, modern shopping centres, cafes, restaurants and wide range of activity. We look forward to you studying at Heretaunga College.
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Location:
North Island , City
School Authority:
State
Nearest Airport:
Wellington International Airport
Heretaunga College has modern facilities with bright airy classrooms, open spaces for breakout study. We have a fitness gym, large green open spaces for sporting activities.
International students are well supported by a caring International Department. We have a wide variety of interesting subjects and timetables can be fitted to suit individual interests.
International students stay with good quality homestays most of them within walking distance to the school. The students will have a single room with study area.
Fitness Gym, Hospitality Kitchens, Wood and Metal Workshops, Art Rooms, Horticultural Garden, Sports Centre, international programmes: Equestrian, Golf, North and South Island trips for international students,
Free student wifi, many cultural activities such as choir, drama productions, debating clubs, Kapa Haka cultural club
German Native Speaking staff on site for extra support if needed
5 core subjects for all students: English, Maths, Science, PE, Social Studies
year 10 choose any 3 options from a variety such as: Music, Drama, Art, Food Technology, Hard Materials, Digital Technology, Design, Horticulture, Japanese, Maori, German, History,
students choose 7 courses: English and Maths are compulsory and then a further 5 courses from a wide variety of options, courses are explained on https://heretaunga.schoolpoint.co.nz/
students choose 7 courses: English is compulsory and then a further 6 courses from a wide variety of options, courses are explained on https://heretaunga.schoolpoint.co.nz/
Individual instrumental lessons are available, regular drama productions, regular opportunities to perform and participate in productions. School Choir, wide range of music groups to suit interest
Where a sport is not offered by the school, we can establish contact with the local clubs.
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Bowls
Cricket
Cross Country
Dragonboating
Equestrian
Futsal
Golf
Hockey
Netball
Rugby
Soccer
Tennis
Touch Rugby
Volleyball
School Type: Day School
Gender: Co-ed
Qualifications: NCEA
Year Levels: 9-13
Religion: Non-Denominational
Total Enrolment: 850
Total international students year 9 - 13: 45
Program Established: 1997
International students accepted for: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Foreign Languages: French, Spanish, Japanese, Maori, ESOL, IELTS Prep, other
Info: French and Spanish through Correspondance School (as extra course cost)
Japanese classes
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
Application Process: Enrolment Form, School Reports, Teacher's Reference, Student Letter of Introduction, Registration Fee, Offer of Place, Payment Receipt
Website: www.heretaunga.school.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Heretaunga
Location: North Island , City
Info: The school is ideally located in an urban environment, an easy distance from New Zealand's capital City - Wellington. Within a few minutes of our school are bush walks, river trails, and camping spots. We have easy access to beaches and shopping malls.
Specialized Programs: Outdoor Education, Trips
Info: Outdoor Education: opportunities for international students to choose to take part in outdoor education activities offered throughout the year by the International Department.
Trips: International North and South Island trips, Summer and Winter OPC (Outdoor Pursuits Centre)
Accommodation: Homestay
Info: All homestay families are police vetted and quality checked to follow the guidelines of the International Code of Practice. Our homestay manager provides support to all families and students. The majority of families are within walking distance to the school or a short ride by car or school bus.
The majority of houses in Upper Hutt are single storey with spacious sections and gardens.
Student Services & Orientation & Counseling:
School counselor and chaplain on-site
career service
All international students complete an induction programme on arrival and are given intensive support throughout their stay. All students are allocated to a mentoring group. Mentors provide close guidance and support to all students.
| 1 Term (Term 1 or 2 or 3) | NZD 4050 | EUR 2248,75 |
| 2 Terms (Term 1 & 2 or 2 & 3 or 3 & 4) | NZD 8100 | EUR 4497,50 |
| 3 Terms (Term 1, 2, 3) | NZD 12150 | EUR 6746,25 |
| 4 Terms (Term 1, 2, 3, 4) | NZD 16100 | EUR 8939,48 |
| 4 Terms (Term 3, 4, 1, 2) | NZD 16100 | EUR 8939,48 |
Tuition Fees cover: Included: Admin fee, Enrolment Fee, Homestay Admin and Placement Fees, NZQA fees for NCEA, Starter stationery pack, Airport pick-ups including meeting at Auckland Airport.
| Homestay Fees per week | NZD 280 | EUR 155,47 |
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: Homestay fees of $280 per week, cost of extra-curricular activities like sport and culture clubs, specialist items for specialist subjects like Art Packs, curriculum trips and outdoor education Trips. (We advise a minimum of $250 per year be budgeted for these costs.), students have to purchase their uniform on arrival.
Comment Fees: If requested Visa application can be processed at fee of ~$500
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
Unicare - ~$600 per year
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: 07/2022
