It is possible for students to complete Cambridge Exams during their time with us through Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) - English Programme.
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Waimea College is committed to providing a high quality education for its students and emphasises the importance of achieving personal standards of excellence in academic, sporting, cultural and recreational activities.
Click here to download a PDF version of the 2013 Prospectus.
Click here to download a PDF version of the 2013 Student Handbook (companion to the Prospectus).
Click here to download a PDF version of the 2013 Senior Curriculum Book
Click here to download a PDF version of the 2013 Junior Curriculum Handbook
Click here for 2013 Subject Offered - Year 9 - 13
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What Makes Waimea a Good Choice? |
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1) Excellent NCEA results, above New Zealand national average.
2) Waimea College International graduates are at Universities all over the world including NZ, Australia, Japan, Korea, Germany & South America.
3) We value academic success and offer extra support to NCEA students.
4) We offer an Academic Advisor and International Teacher Assistant if you need extra help in your general classes.
5) Our team of experienced people at the International Office care about you.
6) Our ESOL programme offers elementary to upper intermediate English with a qualified teacher who takes the time to get to know you.
7) Waimea College is a safe school. Violence, racism and dishonesty are not tolerated.
8) Our International Student Programme has carefully selected students from all over the world.
9) You will have a choice of homestay either on a farm or in the town.
10) You will be given a New Zealand 'buddy', who will help you when you start school.
11) International Student Leaders are also available to help you.
12) You will be encouraged to mix with New Zealand students so you can make New Zealand friends.
13) The modern uniform worn by all students means everybody is treated equally.
14) Our International Student Leaders organise student camps twice a year in the school holidays.
15) Waimea College is FUN!!
Open the door to a world class education! |
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Facts about Waimea College |
- Waimea College is a co-educational school with 1500 pupils.
- We have a strong cultural and sporting tradition where we excel at a national level.
- Waimea College is well resourced with modern new facilities.
- Waimea has an onsite guidance and counselling team that cares for the health of our students.
- We have a strong extra-curricula program where students can learn instruments, new sports, drama, film clubs, nearly 65 different options to choose from!
- We are part of a state of the art fibre broadband network. We have modern ICT facilities, with lots of access to computers and projectors in every classroom.
2011 Education Review Office Report
Provision for international students:
The college is a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International
Students (the Code) established under section 238F of the Education Act 1989. At the time of
this review there were 42 international students attending the college.
The college has attested that it complies with all aspects of the Code.
ERO’s investigations confirmed that the college’s self-review process for international
students is thorough.
Waimea College provides high quality education and care for international students.
Orientation and pastoral care are strengths of the international department. Student
aspirations and interests are matched with a host family as early as possible and an
exchange of information takes place prior to students arriving.
Academic achievement is monitored, tracked and reported each term to all stakeholders.
Students are well supported in their learning.
Many social events, camps, and trips are arranged. There are workshops for host families.
Students participate in sport, music and art opportunities built into the community-focused
curriculum. The students' diverse cultures are celebrated at special events in the college
calendar.
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