One of the special options we have for our clients is that we can accept and look after young families or families wanting to send their children for a study experience in New Zealand.
Our minimum age for students to study at Worldwide School is 16 years old. However we have relationships with High Schools and Primary Schools that allow us to place short term and long term international students with them. In addition we can sometimes place under 5 year olds in daycare centres.
Under 16 FAQ’s (2009)
Fees:
- Enrolment: NZ$500
- Accommodation placement: NZ$250
- Tuition: NZ$400 per week.
- Homestay 14 – 15: NZ$240 per week (includes 3 meals a day)
- Homestay 5 – 13: NZ$ 275 per week (includes 3 meals a day and daily transfers)
What do the students on the Under 16 programme study?
They study the same subjects with New Zealand children. They also will get several hours each week of English language extra support.
Can they study with New Zealand children? How often?
Yes they can. All day, every day.
What schools does Worldwide School work with on the Under 16 programme?
We work with three central Auckland Primary Schools, one Intermediate School, an East Auckland full Primary School and two High Schools. NZ Primary Schools teach from 5 to 10 years old, Intermediates from 11 to 13 years old and High Schools from 14 years old. They are all top quality NZ Government/State schools.
How many students are in a class?
NZ classes usually have an average of 20-35 students.
How many students are at the partner schools?
There are about 250-300 local students and about 5 internationals at the primary schools. The Intermediate School has 450 local students and about 20 internationals. The high school has about 800 students and about 50 internationals.
Are the partner schools near the main Worldwide School?
They are about 20 minutes apart. The main school (for our adult and teenager students) is located in downtown Auckland in a 4 storey building. The primary, intermediate and high schools are in the inner city suburbs of Herne Bay and Ponsonby, the full primary and other high school in the St Heliers/Glendowie region of Central East Auckland. There are regular bus services between the schools and the downtown bus station outside WWSE that takes 20-30 minutes.
Can students study at anytime?
First we need to check availability with the school. There is no study during school holidays.
What are the school terms in 2009?
2009 - PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS
Term 1
Thursday 5 February to Thursday 9 April
Term 2
Monday 27 April to Friday 3 July
Term 3
Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Term 4
Monday 12 October to Friday 18 December
Term 1
Thursday 5 February to Thursday 9 April
Term 2
Monday 27 April to Friday 3 July
Term 3
Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Term 4
Monday 12 October to Tuesday 15 December
Can students study during the school holidays?
No.
What kind of facilities are available at the partner schools?
All have extensive landscaped grounds, which include playgrounds, swimming pools and sports fields. The schools have art rooms, music rooms and libraries.
Can the mother study as well?
It is a requirement of the under 16 programme that if the parent comes to New Zealand (s)he must study at Worldwide School. For under 14 years old every day the NZ homestay mum will drop the child off around 9am at the local school and at 3pm pick up the child and take him/her back home. The mother can go home after her Worldwide classes at 3.30 and see her child back at the homestay. For high school students they will travel by themselves to and from the high school. They will also receive a packed lunch every day.
What about accommodation for mother and child?
One of the great things about Mother and Child programme is the freedom for the mother not to worry about her child during the whole day.
The service that the homestay provides for the under 14 year olds is a wonderful one. For NZ$275 per week for the child other things such as lunches every day and pick up/drop off every day are included. This means that the mother can study full time till 3.30 every day and not worry about her child. The NZ homestay mum will come to school every day at 3pm pick up the child and take him/her home. The mother can go home after her Worldwide classes at 3.30 and see her child back at the homestay.
Can the child come to NZ by him or herself?
If the child is 10 years old or less it is illegal under NZ law for the child to come to NZ as an individual for study. They must come with a parent. If the child is 11-13 years old he or she can come to New Zealand alone and study. Younger children can only come to NZ without their parents as part of a tour group (note a group is 2 or more traveling together).
Do the students have counsellors to look after them?
Yes they do. Worldwide School has about 14 student counsellors of different nationalities who are the native language counsellors for our students. They visit their students at the partner schools if there is a need to, otherwise they are available by phone and will check that everything is OK.