Our minimum age for students to study at Worldwide School is 18 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 18 FAQ’s (2010)
Fees:
Enrolment NZ$500
Accommodation placement NZ$250
Tuition NZ$400 - $435 per week.
Homestay 16-17 NZ$240 per week
Homestay 14 – 15 NZ$250 per week (includes 3 meals a day)
Homestay 5 – 13 NZ$ 285 per week (includes 3 meals a day and daily transfers)
What do the students on the Under 18 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 18 programme?
We work with an East Auckland full Primary School and several High Schools. The full Primary School teaches children from 5 to 13 years old and High Schools from 14 years to 18 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 400 local students and about 10 internationals at the full primary school. The high schools have at least 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 and main high school we use are in the East Auckland suburbs of St Heliers and Glendowie.
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 2010?
Term 1 - Tuesday 2 Feb - Friday Feb 5 - Thursday 1 April (80 - 86 half-days)
Term 2 - Monday 19 April - Friday 2 July (108 half-days)
Term 3 - Monday 19 July - Friday 24 September (100 half-days)
Term 4 - Monday 11 October - no later than Monday 20 December (100 half-days)
Can students study during the school holidays?
No.
What kind of facilities are available at the partner schools?
All have extensive landscaped grounds, which can 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 18 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?
The service that the homestay provides for the under 14 year olds is a wonderful one. For NZ$285 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.