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Takapuna Grammar School provides international students with a New Zealand experience to remember. It is a secondary school on Auckland's North Shore set in park like grounds and close to several beautiful beaches, 15 minutes from Auckland City and close to local shopping malls. Outside the classroom there is a wide range of sporting, musical, cultural and service activities to enjoy at the top level or to just have a go at something new.
Come and join our whanau/family here at Takapuna Grammar School. We would love to have you as part of our family.
Get in touch with us:
Your School contact
Location:
North Island , City, Coastal
School Authority:
State
Nearest Airport:
Auckland Airport
To get top quality care:
- Great Homestays
- Large International Faculty to help care for the students
- The school is a signatory to the Code of Practice
To have lots of opportunities:
International students can take part in all activities including sports, cultural, local area trips
To live in a great place, North Shore City, New Zealand:
- With a unique culture and a bicultural history
- A high socio-economic area with quality housing and facilities
- Safe and clean
We are lucky to have modern learning environments throughout the school, many that have recently been refurbished. In the Technology Faculty there is an industrial kitchen, which gives students a real experience when taking Food Technology or Hospitality and also excellent facilities for Hard & Soft Tech. In addition we have a swimming pool, modern library and recently refurbished school hall.
Core Subjects - English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Financial Literacy
Art options - Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Musical Theatre
Language Options - Spanish, French, Japanese, Te Reo Maori, English Lit, ESOL
Technology Options - Design Visual Communication, Food, Resistant Materials, Soft Materials
English, EAP, Media Studies, Maths, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics and Accounting, Economics, Design Visual Communication, Food & Nutrition, Resistant & Soft Materials, Classics, Geography, History, Health, PE, Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Musical Theatre, French, Japanese, Spanish, Te Reo Maori, Maori Culture
English, EAP, Media Studies, Maths Statistics, Maths, Computer Science, Design Visual Communication, Hospitality, Furniture, Resistant & Soft Materials, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Classics, Geography, History, Tourism, Health, PE, Performance PE, Art Design, Art History, Art Photography, Art Painting, Dance, Drama, Music, French, Japanese, Spanish, Maori
Level 2 Dance
Choreograph a group dance; Choreograph a solo dance; Perform an ethnic or social dance; Perform a theatre dance; Provide an interpretation of a dance performance.
Level 3 Dance
Produce a dance to realise a concept; Choreograph a dance; Perform a solo or duet dance; Perform a group dance; Analyse a dance performance,
Drama
Devise & perform a drama; Perform features of a complex drama/theatre; Perform a substantial acting role; Interpret scripted text to integrate techniques; Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
Music
Present contrasting performances as a soloist; Compose a selection of music pieces; Create an instrumentation; Demonstrate an understanding of the materials and processes of a range of music
There are many teams and groups so everyone from the elite to the novice and students who just want to join socially are catered for. The school has excellent connections with experienced high level coaches and mentors who provide their expertise .
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Cycling
Golf
Hockey
Mountain Biking
Netball
Orienteering
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Touch Rugby
Volleyball
Water Polo
School Type: Day School
Gender: Co-ed
Qualifications: NCEA, IB
Year Levels: Years 9 - 13
Religion: Non-Denominational
Total Enrolment: 2100
Total international students year 9 - 13: 160
Program Established: 1927
International students accepted for: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Foreign Languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Maori, ESOL
Info: Students cover the following:
- Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken texts
- Give a clear spoken presentation
- Interact clearly using the language
- Write a variety of text types
Entrance Dates: Term 1/January, Term 2/April, Term 3/July
Length of stay: 1 Term, 2 Terms, 3 Terms, 4 Terms, until graduation
Application Deadlines: Rolling
Until all places available are gone.
Application Process: Enrolment Form, Student Letter of Introduction, Interview, Offer of Place, Payment Receipt
Website: www.takapuna.school.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Takapuna-Grammar-School/103994502970876
Most recent newsletter: sway.office.com/sHUUcsyTgHWCWzvA?play
Location: North Island , City, Coastal
Info: Takapuna Grammar School is a government co-educational high school situated on the North Shore of Auckland city. It was opened in 1927 and is one of 7 Grammar Schools built in Auckland. The school is set in 12 hectares of grounds and playing fields, bordered by the Waitemata Harbour with Rangitoto Island dominating the seascape. We are located about 15 mins from the city centre.
There are approximately 2000 students enrolled at the school and approximately 140 of these are international students.
Specialized Programs: Leadership, Trips
Info: We caters for all interests and abilities, with over 100 activities, clubs and service groups, everyone is encouraged to participate in the things they enjoy and to try new ones. Our students make new friends, learn new skills and enjoy creating performances and giving service to the wider community. Numerous leadership opportunities are also available.
End of Year Programme - this is for students not sitting the NCEA examinations and includes recreational activities such as sports, hot pools, leadership opportunities and practical activities such as hospitality, creative cooking, 3D printing, Maori culture, performing arts & music.
Accommodation: Homestay
Info: We are lucky to have many host families that have been hosting our international students for many years. The host families open their homes and include the students as part of the family. Students have their own room and are provided with 3 meals a day and snacks.
Student Services & Orientation & Counseling:
We offer a two day orientation programme at the start of terms 1, 2 & 3 which covers tours of the school, school rules and set up of the school day. During this time we also bring in people to talk such as the Sport Faculty and trip opportunities available.
Takapuna Grammar School has school Deans & Counsellors that are available for the international students.
Term Dates 2024:
Term 1: 31.01.2024 - 12.04.2024
Term 2: 29.04.2024 - 05.07.2024
Term 3: 22.07.2024 - 27.09.2024
Term 4: 14.10.2024 - 06.12.2024
Term Dates 2025:
Term 1: 29.01.2025 - 11.04.2025
Term 2: 28.04.2025 - 27.06.2025
Term 3: 14.07.2025 - 19.09.2025
Term 4: 06.10.2025 - 05.12.2025
| 1 Term (Term 1 or 2 or 3) | NZD 4,625 | EUR 2580,34 |
| 2 Terms (Term 1 & 2 or 2 & 3 or 3 & 4) | NZD 9,250 | EUR 5160,68 |
| 3 Terms (Term 1, 2, 3) | NZD 13,875 | EUR 7741,02 |
| 4 Terms (Term 1, 2, 3, 4) | NZD 18,500 | EUR 10321,36 |
| 4 Terms (Term 3, 4, 1, 2) | NZD 18,500 | EUR 10321,36 |
Tuition Fees cover: ID Card, NZQA examination fee, most course materials
| Homestay Fees per week | NZD 380 | EUR 212,01 |
Please note that 1 term consists of approx. 10 weeks in school and host family. Moreover please take into account homestay fees during school breaks/holidays.
Additional Fees: Administration Fee - $625.00 per term
Homestay Fee – $380 per week – to be paid in advance in a lump
Accomodation Support Fee - $400 per annum
sum (internet not included) Special food requirements an extra
$30 per week
Please calculate additional costs for
Airfare approx. Euro 1600 to Euro 2200
Visa approx. Euro 250
Pocket money approx. Euro 200 to 250/month
If applicable additional health/accident/third part liability insurance
Health Insurance: mandatory
Please note that the school and program description is very much reduced. All information, in particular on the fee-structure, is based on the information provided by the individual New Zealand school and is subject to change / as at: 09/2024
