Why NPGHS
Why NPGHS
New Plymouth Girls’ High School is recognised both nationally and beyond New Zealand for providing excellence in education. We welcome diversity, and the ethnic composition of the student body reflects the wider community. We value our International students for the variety, richness and diversity they bring to our school.
Our School
Our students consistently achieve excellent academic results above the national median and our mission is to provide a range of dynamic academic, cultural, sporting and personal learning experiences through quality teaching in a challenging yet supportive environment.
Accelerated and enrichment programmes are offered to gifted and talented students and multi-level programmes begin at Year 10 with students taking subjects at two or more levels.
Students at New Plymouth Girls’ High School excel at sport and in the performing and visual arts at both provincial and national levels.
There is a holistic approach to the welfare and education of young women and we strive towards our vision to develop educated, confident young women of outstanding character.
Living in New Plymouth
The region offers the best of town and country with beautiful parks, gardens, lakes, walkways, historic sites and stunning surf beaches. New Plymouth has a vibrant events programme with music festivals and concerts that attract world class artists. There are art galleries, museums, libraries and sports stadiums where international events are held. New Plymouth District is a safe, welcoming and community orientated place to live.
Experience Life at NPGHS
International Prospectus
Curriculum
New Plymouth Girls’ High School offer a wide selection of subjects to meet the needs of students. Students will find that there are plenty of options to structure the right course to suit their goals while they are with us.
Term 4 Programme – We offer students who are not participating in NCEA assessments at the end of the year an alternative programme. This programme combines both classroom work and several field trips around the region to keep them engaged and offer them opportunities they may not be able to experience in their own country.
Extension
We are prepared for students who may be stronger in some curriculum areas more than others. We can tailor a timetable to suit and multi-level students in certain subjects. We carefully monitor students progress to aid them in their learning and send out several academic updates throughout the duration of the year to keep parents and caregivers informed.
