International Students Enrolment

 

Homestay Families required for 26 students from the elite Japanese school 'Gakushin' from 26th - 30th March 2012. Click here to download the flyer for further information

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Welcome to the Sacred Heart College International Students information section. We invite you to join in us as part of our School Community and Family. International Students contribute positively to the learning environment and provide a valuable cultural mix for our school.

Founded in 1903, Sacred Heart College is one of New Zealand’s leading Catholic boys’ schools offering an all-round education from Years 7-13. The College is a day and boarding school with more than 100 years of Marist tradition that upholds the values of its founder St Marcellin Champagnat. The College has a roll of 1200 students, who come from diverse economic, geographic and ethnic backgrounds. This includes 50 International Students. Old Boys of Sacred Heart are numbered among New Zealand’s top musicians, academics, artists, sportsmen, as well as religious and civil leaders. These include Sir Anand Satyanand -Governor-General of New Zealand, Sean Fitzpatrick - former All Black Captain, and Dan Davin - author and Rhodes Scholar.

Location and Facilities

Located on a magnificent site of 24 hectares of park-like grounds, Sacred Heart College is 20 minutes' drive from the centre of New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland. The College is equipped with impressive facilities which include nine sports fields, six teaching buildings, a state of the art technology block, three heated swimming pools, a large gymnasium, modern computer laboratories, and a comprehensive library.

Since its founding, Sacred Heart College has built an outstanding tradition of success in academic, sport, art and cultural activities.

• NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 pass rates are consistently among the highest nationally for boys' schools
• University Entry rates consistently around 80%
• Our students gained 35 NCEA scholarships in 2010
• A strong pastoral care system in the school, therefore our students are well looked after
• Our students achieve great results in sport, cultural activities and music.

International Students 

Sacred Heart College has had many years of experience hosting International Students from all over the world. The College is a signatory to the Code of Practice for International Students and takes the welfare and education of our students very seriously. The number of International Students is small which enables students to be readily integrated into College life. Currently our International Students represent 12 different countries and regions.

International Department

The International Department provides comprehensive care for our International Students ranging from curriculum planning, to academic progress and reporting, language support, social and health support, career advice, as well as accommodation arrangements, holiday activities and travel insurance. 

At the beginning of each school term, International Students participate in a comprehensive orientation programme designed to familiarise them with the school environment and to help them understand school expectations. International Students are integrated into regular classes, across Years 9 - 13 and where appropriate, and receive extra support in particular subjects. The Dean of International Students and English Language Learners' Department assesses students’ English ability on their arrival and provide English teaching in small groups, enabling them to give the students plenty of individual attention. The College is in frequent contact with universities, polytechnics, and the Immigration Department to ensure our students are studying in a safe while relaxing environment where each student can make most of his personal and academic progress.

English Classes

We have two fully qualified English Language Learner (ELL) teachers who teach small groups, according to their English language learning needs.

Accommodation

International Students have the choice of living in the College Boarding Hostel or in home stay accommodation. The Hostel is the preferred option for many students as it enables them to concentrate on their studies and speak more English. However, we are able to assist with home stays if required. Students in Years 7 & 8 are enrolled at the College only if at least one parent lives in New Zealand with them full time. For more information about Sacred Heart College Hostel, please click here.

Medical and Travel Insurance

All students must have full medical and travel insurance. We can assist with the purchase of this if required.

All International Students who attend Sacred Heart College, regardless of their age at the time of enrolment, must have a New Zealand Contact Person acting as a guardian (not legal guardian). This is the person who is resident in New Zealand and provides support for the student while here in the College. Professional guardianship is available at a cost.

Term Dates 2012

Term 1   31 January (Year 7, 9, 12, 13) & 1 Feburary (Year 8, 10, 11)  -  5 April
Term 2   23 April  -  29 June
Term 3   16 July  -  28 September 
Term 4   15 October  -  11 December

International Students new to Sacred Heart College are required to attend International Orientation Day on 26 January.

International Student Application Form
International Student Fees and Refund Policy  
Internet Agreement fo Boarders 
Internet Agreement for Day Students
International Student Handbook - part 1

Mr Ting Xu

Director of International Students

Phone: +64-9-529 3660 extension 882

Mobile: +64-29 200 8993

Fax: +64-9-5293661

Email: txu@sacredheart.school.nz  or