Rosehill College High School Programme

  New Zealand

• Auckland: 
Auckland

Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: Feb, Apr, July & Sept

Description: Rosehill College is a coeducational state school in Papakura district of Auckland Region, about 25 minutes drive south of Auckland city centre in New Zealand. This is on the urban edge of greater Auckland. Students at the college are from rural as well as urban areas.

The college has 1800 students and 180 staff. Rosehill College is a college which prides itself on its academic and pastoral achievements.

To ensure that all students feel part of the College and have an ongoing academic and pastoral support, we have a strong House system. This House system is supported by strong student support facilities with two full-time counselors.

The school currently operates an enrollment scheme to ensure that we do not become overcrowded. The enrollment scheme and the prospectus together provide information about enrollment procedures. Buses are available within the school zone.

Fee-paying overseas students and exchange students are welcome although a strictly limited number of places are available.

The College offers all students a comprehensive range of subjects from Year 9 to Year 13, leading to the National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA). The outline of courses offered may be accessed through the Web page or a booklet from the school.

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at five levels of instruction are available for all students, and include specialist courses in IELTS and Academic Language for specific subjects.

Rosehill College offers all students the opportunity to study languages other than English. The languages taught at the school are Maori, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. Students may enter these classes at the level of instruction appropriate to their prior knowledge of the language, i.e. Year 9 to Year 13.

Highlights: Academic Year

The school year of four terms commences in late January. International students are encouraged to enter the school at the beginning of the school year in late January, but enrollments are accepted throughout the year. For students from the Northern Hemisphere, there is the opportunity to enter the school at the beginning of Term 3 in mid July.

Cost in US$: approx. USD 8,700 (NZD 12,000 per year)

Application Fee: NZD 500
Homestay Fee: NZD 205/week (in 2009)
Homestay Administration Fee: NZD 500

Uniform, stationery, medical insurance and personal items are additional costs for the students.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to New Zealand Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Rosehill College's Mission Statement: Rosehill College, a coeducational state school in Papakura, New Zealand, is a college which prides itself on its academic and pastoral achievements. Our mission is to provide an environment for excellence in togetherness. To ensure that all students feel part of the College and have an ongoing academic and pastoral support, we have a strong house system. We aim to create an environment that facilitates quality teaching and learning as well as recreation. Our goal will be to ensure that all students achieve their academic potential via the provision of diverse, challenging and motivating courses leading to credible qualifications.

Year Founded: 1970