International
Welcome to the Aranui High School International Department
Introduction
Our goal is to help students achieve academic success and to reach their personal goals during their study abroad programme while making friends, building self confidence and enjoying all that New Zealand and Aranui High School has to offer.
At Aranui High School, international students will study ESOL for a period of 4, 8 or 12 hours a week, depending on language level course requirements and personal reasons. Students will also, with the help of the International Department Staff, choose a selection of core and option subjects from learning areas such as math, science, computing, technology, language, sport, social science, finance and the arts.
The following is written by Florian, one of our Austrian students:
Hallo, mein Name ist Florian und ich bin Schueler der Aranui High School. Ich bin als Austauschschueler hierhergekommen und nachdem mich diese Schule fasziniert, werde ich jetzt meinen Schulabschluss hier machen.
Unsere Schule bietet ein tolles Akademie-Programm an. Die Theater-Akademie ist hervorragend und letztes Jahr hat Teone Kahu (Shakespeare), nach nur 6 Monaten Unterricht, einige Top-Preise gewonnen und darf heuer nach Londen reisen. Wir haben ein ausgezeichnetes Rugby team und viele Aktivitaeten im Freien.
Egal, ob Ihr Euch fuer Sport, Musik oder Tourismus interessiert, die Auswahl ist so groß, dass fuer jeden etwas dabei ist. Sehr beliebt sind die Faecher Fotografie, Computer, bildende Kunst und Outdoor Adventure. Die Schule bietet auch Golf an. Anders als in Deutschland und Oesterreich, darf jeder auf diesem Golfplatz spielen, auch wenn er keine "Platzreife" besitzt.
Das Meer ist ca. 10 Minuten entfernt und trotzdem ist es moeglich, dass wir im Winter zum Schifahren und Snowboarden zum Mt. Hutt fahren. Ausfluege werden gerne unternommen, auch die Geografie- und Tourismus- Klassen veranstalten mehrtaegige Exkursionen. Diese trips machen wirklich großen Spaß und sind eine gute Gelegenheit, Freundschaften zu vertiefen.
Die Lehrer sind hier besonders hilfsbereit und man merkt, dass ihnen die Schueler wirklich wichtig sind. Man hat prinzipiell keine Schwierigkeiten, schnell Freunde zu finden, denn hier sind alle sehr aufgeschlossen und nett.
Jeden Tag lerne ich neue Kiwis und Maoris kennen und habe viele Freunde von der Insel Samoa.
Ein Großteil der internationalen Schueler kommt aus Ost- und Südostasien, Polynesien, Indien, aber auch aus Südamerika und Europa.
Heuer wurde ich als Vertrauensschueler gewaehlt und ich freue mich, dass ich Ansprechpartner fuer die "internationalen und ESOL- Schueler" bin.
Programme
The International Department runs a variety of ESOL courses to suit the individual needs of our learners.
11 ESOL
This is a foundation course which caters for learners at the beginner to high-beginner stages of English language acquisition. The focus is on the learning of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary to assist students with communication skills in daily life. A strong emphasis is also placed on speaking and listening. Students will have the opportunity to study New Zealand culture and receive extra language support to assist with their learning in other subject areas. This course also serves as a stepping stone for students who wish to take Level 1 NCEA standards the following year.
101 ESOL
This course is designed for students at a pre-intermediate level. Students at this level continue building on knowledge gained in 11 ESOL, with a new emphasis on reading and writing for academic purposes. Students who intend to complete their high school education in New Zealand and attend a local or foreign tertiary institution will be encouraged to take NCEA Level 1 standards. The goal will be to gain literacy standards in reading and writing at Level 1.
201 ESOL
This is an intermediate-level course for students who have the ability to carry out daily conversation on a variety of topics in English or who have already achieved Level 1 English literacy standards. Students will work towards gaining Level 2 NCEA qualifications. At this level, it is expected that student will have strong oral and aural skills and be reading at levels 6-7 of the New Zealand Curriculum. Students will further develop transactional and creative writing skills. At this level, students may also be working towards IELTS examinations.
301 ESOL
This course is offered to students who have completed NCEA level 2 and are working at an upper-intermediate level. Students will be studying at levels 7 and 8 of the New Zealand Curriculum. Extra tutoring and study periods for students intending to sit IELTS exams are available. If students are achieving at a very high level, they will have the opportunity to take NCEA Level 3 English Standards.
The 301 course is contingent on student level and numbers. 301 may not be offered every year.
Extra-Curricular
Students are also encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities such as drama, music, cultural clubs and sports. Students may choose to join a school-based activity or staff will assist with the joining of community clubs and teams.
Students may choose from a wide range of summer and winter sports such as cricket, volleyball, tennis, basketball, rugby, rugby league and softball.
Contact Us
For more information about studying at Aranui High School, please contact our International Department Staff.
Mrs. Sue Scheib: Student Manager
Sue organises homestays, applications and student visa information. Sue is in charge of pastoral care in the department.
Phone: (0064) 03-388-7083 ext. 860
Fax: (0064) 03-382-4319
Email: s.scheib@aranui-high.school.nz
Ms. Lauren Briggs: International Student Director / Head of ESOL Department
Lauren oversees the running of the International Department and is in charge of the academic programme.
Phone: (0064) 03-388-7083 ext. 861
Fax: (0064) 03-382-4319
Email: bg@aranui-high.school.nz
Useful Links
www.educationnz.org.nz
www.educationchristchurch.com
www.newzealandeducated.com
www.immigration.govt.nz
www.uni-care.org.nz