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NEW ZEALAND Location New Zealand is in the South Pacific 12 hours by plane from Asia 24 hours from Europe

Wellington Christchurch Dunedin Auckland Wanganui NEW ZEALAND Major Cities

WANGANUI Historic River City

WANGANUI Central location Wanganui is 1 hour by air from Auckland and 2.5 hours by car from Wellington

WANGANUI Small and Safe Provincial city of people 1 hour by air from Auckland 1 hour by car from Massey University Safe clean city 2.5 hours by car from Wellington

WANGANUI Lifestyle Weekends –active sports –adventure tourism –cultural activities Friendly and open Caring family environments An outdoor cafe

WANGANUI A great place to study 5 High Schools and a Polytech Ideal location for study Great place for sport

WANGANUI Temperate Climate Warm summer temperatures C Cool winter temperatures C Summerwinter

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Most popular school (1800 New Zealand students) in region Friendly students Huge choice of subjects W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

Exam results up to 20% above rest of New Zealand Best government school in region W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

All students select seven subjects Dance to automotive engineering W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

Students choose to play sport Soccer Basketball Outdoor education W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

Strong Culture and Music programme School musicals Recording studio International culture show W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

Proven ESOL Programme –Four levels of ESOL instruction –4 hours to 24 hours a week Qualified teaching staff W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

Small English classes (6 to 12) Academic classes (12 to 28) Homework Centre 3:10 to 4:30 daily W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

Normal starting course –7 hours ESOL per week –For students with words of English. –18 hours of other subjects W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

PREMIUM FIRST YEAR COURSE –14 hours to 25 hours of English –For students with minimal English but a good academic record W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

International ESOL Examinations –IELTS (NZ / Aust.) –TOEFL (USA/Japan)) W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

Tuition Fees First Year Tuition Fees NZ$ pa –7 hours ESOL per week Premium Year Tuition Fees NZ$ pa –11 to 25 hours ESOL per week W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

Homestay Accommodation –NZ$190 / week 2010 NZ$ 8550 for 45 weeks –NZ$205 / week 2011 NZ$ 9225 for 45 weeks –Includes all meals –Own room –Parents to care W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

When you complete your studies –Graduation High School diploma –Universities overseas Letter of recommendation –Universities in New Zealand Literacy for university W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students –Wanganui High School is a signatory. –Student Guide will help students adjust. An 80 page booklet to help them on CD –Homestay Guide Advice for all homestays on hosting international students –Author Suzanne Roberts W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R

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Web site – wanganui-high.school.nz –Address Director of International Students Wanganui High School Box 4022, Wanganui 4501, New Zealand –Phone / fax Ph Fax W H S anganui igh chool G A T E T O W A Y Y O F U T U R E U R