International Students

Why New Plymouth Girls' High School?

• New Plymouth Girls’ High School is recognized both nationally and beyond New Zealand for providing excellence in education.
• High academic standards e.g. in 2009, 31 NZ Scholarships earned, including 3 Outstanding scholarships.
• A wide range of extra-curricular sporting and cultural activities offered. High achievement nationally in all areas. Sport, Music, Art, Dance and Drama are “Centres of Excellence” in the school.
• Situated in a small town with excellent amenities but few “big city” temptations. New Plymouth offers ample opportunity to speak and master English.
• Strong links with all universities (Massey, Victoria, Waikato, Auckland, Canterbury and Otago). NPGHS students are favoured for university hostel places.
• Small number (30 maximum) of international students. International students are highly valued for the variety, richness and diversity they bring to the school. Excellent pastoral care in accordance with the NZ Government Code of Practice.
• Attractive spacious grounds. Fully networked, well-equipped classrooms and specialist areas e.g. two gymnasia, two drama suites and a music suite.
• International students are an important part of the school student leadership team which has real status in the school. Leaders are advocates for international students and organize regular social activities for them that link them with local students.
• Generous ESOL provision within the school curriculum and extra language support available where required. Special reception class for new international students who are linked to NZ students as mentors and friends.
• 140 bed modern on-site Hostel recommended to international students in their first year away from home (longer if parents require). Quality homestays also available.

For further information, please visit the dedicated New Plymouth Girls' High International Student website. Packed full of information about the school, how to enroll, fees, accommodation information and links to the wonderful attractions the Taranaki region has to offer.

Available in 7 languages.

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