Mount Hutt College Canterbury New Zealand

Where we are Mount Hutt College is located in the town of Methven on the Canterbury Plains near the foothills and mountains of the South Island High Country. We are in the Ashburton District of Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand

We are in Methven, Ashburton District, central Canterbury – 90 km inland from Christchurch International Airport Mount Hutt College is located in Methven

In Years 11, 12 and 13 students study subjects from the New Zealand curriculum which are assessed for Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). Year 13 students also prepare for University Entrance and Scholarships examinations. There is a wide range of subjects including - Accounting, Agriculture, Art (Painting, Photography, Design), Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Economics, English, Geography, Graphics, History, Home Economics, Information Management, Media Studies, Mathematics/Calculus, Mathematics/Statistics,, Music, Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Physics,Technology, Tourism, Vocational Pathways. Senior School: Years 11, 12, 13

ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes are at the appropriate level – from elementary to advanced. There are small size classes, and opportunities to sit examinations for an internationally recognised qualification in English (City and Guilds qualification).

Junior School - Year 7-10 Students in the junior school study: Full year - English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health Part year elective subjects: Art, Music, ICT, Food Technology, Fabric Technology, Hard Materials Technology, Graphics, Agriculture, Business Studies, French.

21 st Century Learning Mount Hutt College has excellent modern facilities including Distance Education facilities on site. Students are able to develop e-Learning skills and understandings that make them competitive in the global economy.

Homestay family Life Mount Hutt College Methven homestay accommodation will provide: a safe physical and emotional environment a warm, comfortable furnished single room with study facilities 3 meals a day laundry services Your homestay family will: treat you as a member of their own family set reasonable house rules and routines for your guidance encourage you to participate in the family’s activities and events (eg chores, sports, family trips) help you with speaking in English help you with your life in New Zealand The Homestay Coordinator will assist you: to make sure that you are happy in your homestay help you with any problems or questions

As well as academic learning and success a wide range of opportunities in sports and cultural activities are available to international students at Mount Hutt College.

Music Music lessons and groups are an important part of our school culture.

Drama and performance

Sports many different opportunities

Snow sports – skiing, snowboarding: Term 3 Wednesdays In Term 3 all students can take part in snow sports at Mt Hutt ski field. Shuttle services operate from the town to the ski field at weekends and in school holidays.

Horseriding Academy

Outdoor Education

Mount Hutt College Co-operates with other high schools in the Canterbury Regional Schools Alliance

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