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SPECIAL CHARACTER 

Hastings Girls' High School was opened in 1955 and is well known for its warm, supportive environment and its desire to promote excellence in academic, sports and cultural spheres for young women.

LOCATION AND FACILITIES

The college is situated in Hastings which is the hub of a plains area renowned for its viticulture, horticulture and farming industries. The school has a large park nearby, is very close to town and has spacious sports fields. The school has five networked computer rooms, as well as library and classroom computers around the school. It has an excellent library, music suite, two gymnasiums, science laboratories, art rooms, graphics and design room, food technology suite and a student support centre. This is unique to our school and caters for our international students in ESOL.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME/SUBJECTS OFFERED

The school prepares students for tertiary study offering a variety of subjects in small classes. A wide range of NCEA and National Qualification Framework subjects are available. All courses are open to international students.

EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMME

Many opportunities are available for participation in sports and cultural groups. The school encourages students to develop new interests and advance their talents both as individuals and as members of teams.

SPECIAL RELATIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The school's Student Support Centre caters for the individual needs of students. Tuition is available to improve subject performance.

Hastings Girls' High School welcomes international students and values this contact with other cultures. Most of our international students are from the Pacific rim and Asia, but we also have students from Scandinavia, Europe and North America .

Opportunity is provided for international students to participate in many extra-curricular activities. These activities include:

•  playing sport

•  attending camps during school holidays

•  ski trips

•  Cultural trips to other cities such as Wellington , the South Island and Rotorua.

•  senior students may have driving lessons and obtain their licences before moving to a tertiary institution

•  Special purpose instruction can be arranged, such as ballet, flying and martial arts.

STUDENT WELFARE

The school has an excellent pastoral care system with a full time Guidance Counsellor and experienced Deans at each level.

The Director of International Students and the staff in the Student Support Centre help each individual student. The school provides regular reports to parents. All our international students are given special opportunities to join school trips and extra curricular visits.

ACCOMMODATION/HOMESTAYS

International students live with a New Zealand family arranged by the school. Students usually walk or cycle to school. Bus transport is also available.

The school appoints a manager to arrange, manage and liaise with home stays. The Homestay Co-ordinator will help the students have an enjoyable stay. Students are always met on their arrival at the airport.

•  Home stays are carefully selected.

•  The homestay manager liaises between home and the school.

•  The school provides special care to assist with travel, finance, health and study matters.

•  Girls are expected and encouraged to take a full part in the family life of their homestay.

•  Girls have many opportunities to visit other parts of New Zealand and experience the New Zealand lifestyle.

Homestay experiences help develop English language skills.
 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Hastings Girls' High School prefers students to have a good basic understanding of the English language and be able to converse reasonably fluently.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT

This is given by the Student Support Centre teacher. In-class assistance is also available. Qualified ESOL teachers at the school offer extra assistance. This is all covered under tuition fees.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TUITION

International students at Hastings Girls' High School are mainstreamed into classes according to their age and English language ability. They are expected to sit New Zealand Qualifications Authority Examination (NZQA) which makes them eligible for entry to a New Zealand University or Polytechnic if that is their goal.

The school offers::

•  One-to-one tuition in English language

•  Immersion English language courses (English as a Second Language)

•  On-going English language support throughout the year

•  An English Language Resource unit for International Students

•  Preparation for examination in IELTS

•  Entry to New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) examinations

•  Fully qualified, professional staff.

TERM DATES 2010

Term 1 01 February - 01 April
Term 2 19 April - 02 July
Term 3 19 July - 24 September
Term 4 11 October - 10 December

FEES

The school fee is NZ $11,000. Homestay costs NZ $9,100 per year. Fees

All fees are payable in advance.

CODE

Hastings Girls' High School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz

IMMIGRATION

Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service and can be viewed on their website at http://www.immigration.govt.nz

ELEGIBILITY FOR HEALTH SERVICES

Most students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand unless they are:

•  a resident or citizen of Australia ; or

•  a national of the United Kingdom in New Zealand ; or

•  the holder of a temporary permit that is valid for two years or more.

If you do not belong to one of these special categories and you receive medical treatment during your visit, you will be liable for the full costs of that treatment. We strongly recommend that you have insurance that will cover the cost of medical treatment in New Zealand for the duration of your stay in New Zealand . We also strongly recommend that you obtain insurance to cover your travel to and from New Zealand .

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please address all correspondence to the Principal. Further information including a prospectus and enrolment forms are available. Application Form