Glendowie College welcomes international students to experience the benefits of studying in a New Zealand co-educational school.
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For several years, international students have been contributing to the special character of Glendowie College. We are a strong academic school that takes pride in the high achievements of its students and provides support and encouragement for them to succeed in their studies.
Curriculum
At Years 9 and 10 Glendowie College offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) as its learning framework. This is an internationally recognised course of study that integrates with the New Zealand Curriculum. In Years 12 and 13 students undertake the New Zealand based and internationally recognised NCEA qualification.
Subjects
Glendowie College offers a wide range of national curriculum subjects including: English as a Second Language (ESOL), English, Spanish, Mandarin, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Economics, Business Studies, Classical Studies, Electronics, Design & Visual Communication (Graphics), Technology, Computer courses, Art, Music, Drama, Dance, Physical Education, Health, Outdoor Education, Hospitality and Food Technology.
Activities
Students are encouraged to participate in our wide variety of cultural, artistic and sporting activities. Drama, dance, debating, music and sport are strong features of the College. We offer individual musical instrument instruction, and musical performance groups (jazz band, orchestra, ensemble groups, choirs and school productions) are open for all who wish to participate. Students are encouraged to choose from the full range of individual and team sports and outdoor activities offered.
Student Welfare
The Director of International Students, together with the House Deans, provides student support in all pastoral care matters. This includes enrolment, orientation, academic programmes, academic counselling, insurance, designated caregiver and homestay service arrangements. Regular contact is made with designated and extra caregivers and homestay providers.
Our College is a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. To meet the Code of Practice Requirements and Standards, regular contact is maintained between the Director of International Students, the Homestay Director and each student and their homestay family. Guidance for international students in their own language is available if required.
English Language Skills
Evidence of English Language proficiency is a requirement of enrolment. English as a second language classes are provided by trained and specialist teaching staff at all levels. Students are “mainstreamed” (that is, attend our usual classes) to study other subjects. Senior students are prepared for the English Literacy standards required for entry into New Zealand universities.
