Rangitoto College Private Boarding School

• Type of study: mixed;
• Students ages: from 13 to 19;
• Total number of students: more than 3000 people, 10% are foreign students.

The incredibly cozy, beautiful, popular state college of Rangitoto College was founded in 1956 on the northern coast of Auckland, providing international students with a delight in the beautiful sea views of Hauraki Bay and the possibility of a pleasant beach holiday. You can reach the city in just 15 minutes: the proximity and accessibility of the city infrastructure is harmoniously combined with a calm, quiet and measured rhythm of life, cozy playgrounds and a concentrated learning atmosphere.

New Zealand is among the TOP-5 countries with the highest level of security, the absence of dangerous animals, virtually zero crime and corruption. Choosing Auckland, you will get the opportunity to study in a modern, bright and distinctive city: all modern infrastructure (cafes, banks, shops, cinema, theaters, pharmacies, museums) is perfectly arranged here and there is an opportunity to relax at any time on spacious, clean beaches or well-groomed parks. Rangitoto College cooperates with trusted travel agencies of the city, who are responsible for excursions, exciting trips and walks (on weekends or holidays).

Rangitoto College is justly proud of the level of academic preparation of its students: every year more than 200 students from all over the world (Europe, Asia, South America) enroll in various courses and programs. The basic sets are held in January and July: the list of educational courses is quite extensive, so that each student will be able to choose the suitable option for himself.

The pedagogical staff is represented by qualified, experienced teachers - they all have qualification and certificate for working with foreign students and international groups. There is a special adaptation program for foreign students that will help them to get used to living in a new country and a new school quickly, overcome the language and communication barrier, join the school life of Rangitoto College.

Today, it is one of the largest schools in New Zealand (the number of students reaches 3000 people), as well as one of the most loyal institutions to foreign students. Approximately 5-10% of the total number of students are from different countries: there are children from Russia, Brazil, Italy, Korea, China, Germany and other countries. After graduation, students successfully continue their studies not only in New Zealand universities, but also in universities around the world, make a successful career, occupy prestigious and high positions. For example, the best student in 2003 was subsequently awarded a prestigious Cambridge scholarship, many graduates received the highest marks in the final examinations.

Already more than 15 years here successfully and productively work with international students: they help them to integrate into the modern world, to become successful and popular specialists, harmonious personalities. Students receive comprehensive support: regular personal conversations, work with the department of international relations, with them directly working 2 deans, methodical and career guidance department. At the airport, a representative of the school meets the new international students and helps to get to Rangitoto College, where a two-day orientation course on the campus awaits them - in every possible way the local students from the self-help group help. The national government has even developed special "Rules for pastoral care for foreign students": these are numerous tips and regulations for school staff, teachers and host families.

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Beyond teacher qualifications, what other aspects do families consider when choosing a school?

Families look at the quality of student life, campus safety and well-being, location, child care, food and accommodation quality, and the overall atmosphere. Both teaching quality and cost play significant roles in the decision-making process.

All students stay in host Australian families for the duration of their stay. The accommodation center at the college carefully selects a family for each individual student, taking into account his personality and features, guaranting safe and comfortable conditions. Each house is located in the Auckland suburbs (not to take a long time to travel to college) near local shops and affectionate beaches, all families are constantly carefully checked and monitored.

Students are provided with integrated meals: half board (twice a day) on weekdays and full board (three meals a day) on weekends. The cuisine of different nations of the world is combined with traditional British dishes, national culinary specialties.

New Zealanders are very friendly, hospitable people: living in the family, the student will be able to get acquainted with the national culture and better understand the features of their culture and mentality. Many students even keep in touch with their families after their departure, continue to communicate and come to visit each other.

Subject list: Accounting, Art, biology, chemistry, design, drama, economics, engineering, exact sciences, geography, graphic arts, Health care, history, law, maths, media, music, physical education, physics, sociology, sports science
Activity list: aerobics, archery, Athletics, badminton, basketball, bowling, curling, Cyclotourism, Equesterian sport, fencing, golf, gymnastics, martial arts, netball, orientation, rock climbing, rowing, rugby, Snowboarding, softball, Squash, surfing, swimming

Many students in the school teams perform in regional and even national competitions, show excellent results and take prizes. In total, more than 40 sports are available, including:

• Archery;
• Volleyball;
• Football;
• Basketball;
• Rugby;
• Cricket;
• Track and field;
• Tennis;
• Field hockey and etc.

Thanks to the proximity of the coast, students have a chance to master many water sports: kitesurfing, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and even standing paddleboarding.

There is even a special program for rugby for foreign students (from 1 to 3 semester), which allows both to master this game from scratch, and greatly improve their skills.

There is a large department of performing arts: it combines ensembles of chamber music and rock bands, drama clubs and jazz bands, orchestras and choruses, theatrical companies and choreographic groups (classical ballet, funk and jah, hip-hop). For playing musical instruments, you can take individual lessons, as well as equipment for rent from the property of the school.

A lot of leisure and cognitive activities are arranged, a huge number of circles, studios and sections on interests - for example:

• UN model;
• Unselfish good deed;
• Chess club;
• UNICEF;
• Week of Cultural Diversity;
• International Amnesty;
• Discussion Club;
• Creative Competitions;
• Radio Station RFM;
• Film Club;
• People of the planet;
• Science club;
• Robotics;
• Capa Jaca (performing arts of Maori, indigenous nationality of the Green Continent).

The Rangitoto College campus has everything you need for effective studying, comfortable rest and sports activities, active games - this is the best equipment and infrastructure throughout the Southern Hemisphere. The library has its own extensive book collection with information center and quiet classes for self-preparation, there is a separate Arts Center where students are given a rich choice of optional classes:

• Drawing;
• Drama;
• Music art;
• Design art;
• Architecture history.

There is free access to the Internet, a spacious and modern assembly hall is equipped. Practical exercises are most often conducted in a new, modern scientific block:

• Biology;
• Chemistry;
• Electronics;
• Physics.

There is also a swimming pool and even a stadium, gyms and aerobics classes, fields and grounds for team games (with a natural grass cover). Equipped with a hockey arena of the Olympic standard, athletics stadium - the site is open all year round, in any weather conditions.

The academic year is divided into quarters:

• 1) From February 3 to April 15;
• 2) From 2 May to 8 July;
• 3) From 25 July to 23 September;
• 4) From 10 October to 16 December.

Applications are also submitted 4 times a year: February, May, July and October.
Some services are paid additionally:

• Round trip tickets;
• Visa fees and services;
• School uniform;
• Medical insurance;
• Transfer in both directions;
• Custody;
• Registration fee;
• Selection of accommodation option (family);
• Accommodation and meals (host family, half board on weekdays, full board on weekends).

Extras:

• Application Fee 2000 NZD
• Medical insurance 635 NZD

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision