International Language Centre - High School Programme

Intergrated High School Programme

This programme is for international students aged from 11 to 18 years who wish to experience a high school education in New Zealand. Students may enrol for as short a period as one term (ten to eleven weeks) although we recommend a minimum enrolment of one year to truly experience all that our school and our part of New Zealand has to offer.

Students may combine tuition in English as a Second Language with school subjects from the New Zealand college curriculum, and gain credits towards NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) qualifications. Click here for the curriculum handbook which includes all the courses offered at the college. The high school programme offers ideal preparation for a student who wishes to go to university in New Zealand or any other English speaking country.  As well as NZQA qualifications we offer the following internationally recognised qualifications:

• Pitman’s Basic, Elementary, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced.
• Cambridge FCE, PET, CAE and CPE.
• IELTS qualification (the prerequisite for immigration and entry into either Polytechnic or University).
• TOEFL and TOEIC, an alternative prerequisite for some universities and polytechnics.

International students are encouraged to get involved with all aspects of school life, including sporting, academic and cultural activities.

Homestay accommodation is arranged by the college. All homestays provide a private bedroom, three meals a day, and care and attention to foster the student’s well-being. Living with a Wanaka family allows the students to practice conversational English while experiencing the New Zealand lifestyle.

To see a breakdown of the costs for this programme, click here.

Click here for enrolment documents and information.

Click here to see some of our international students in and around the MAC Language Centre

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