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High School Preparation

Pathway to New Zealand High School Study

Overseas High School students intending to study at New Zealand High Schools would need a good level of English. Direct enrolment into New Zealand High School is possible but it is recommended that students improve their English and learn about New Zealand before attempting to study at the High Schools.

The WIE High School Preparation Programme prepares international students for enrolment at High School in New Zealand .

  • 12 weeks per term
  • Full-time 25 hours per week
  • 9.00 am - 3.00 pm everyday
  • Minimum age of students is 14
  • Regular progress reports prepared for parents and prospective High Schools
  • Course content includes NZ culture, specialised High School English, Research and report writing skills.

Enrolment:

 Most Mondays, 12 - 48 weeks (we recommend a minimum of 12 weeks)

Goals:

To raise the level of the students' standard of English to that required for success in a New Zealand High School.

  • To prepare students for study in a New Zealand High School
  • To assist students to communicate more effectively in a variety of settings
  • To assist students to adapt to the expectations and culture of NZ High Schools and the NZ curriculum

WIE High School Preparation Timetable
WIE High School Preparation programme is designed for students who will attend high school in New Zealand. The class will be student-oriented and communicative tasked based.

  • The morning class will develop students’ grammar, reading and writing skills to high school standards. It will cover general and specific vocabulary needed for a variety of subjects.
  • The afternoon class will practice the oral, listening and study skills required for high school.
  • On Friday afternoon, students will learn how to adapt to a New Zealand learning environment through individual and group assignments.
  • Free pronunciation class every Thursday after 3pm.

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