Rotorua is:
 | situated in the central North Island of New Zealand |
| a small, safe, multicultural city where you will meet friendly and welcoming people |
| a unique and famous tourist destination in the South Pacific that has wonderful scenic and cultural attractions |
| won "The Most Beautiful City in New Zealand" award for 1999, 2000 and 2002. |
Rotorua Lakes High School is
a co-educational school with a roll of 700-750 Year 9 to Year 13 students.
It is situated on a picturesque site above the eastern shores of Lake Rotorua
within a 10 minute drive of the city of Rotorua.
Rotorua Lakes High School is
a caring and disciplined place offering high quality learning with a commitment
to the individual needs of its students. Academic excellence is a major
goal and our school has a reputation for achieving success with National
Examinations.
Rotorua Lakes High School offers
a wide range of co-curricular activities catering for the cultural and sporting
development of its students. These include approximately 36 sporting codes
and cultural activities which include Music, Drama, Public Speaking, etc.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
There are no English language proficiency requirements for admission to Rotorua
Lakes High School. Students will be placed on an English for Speakers of
Other Language s (ESOL) Course determined by results of assessment testing taken
during orientation.
ESOL COURSES
ESOL courses range from Basic to an Advanced Level of English using both
external internationally recognised Pitmans and IELTS Examinations and New
Zealand Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) qualifications.
Preparation for the IELTS Examination (or equivalent NCEA
credits) for entry into a New Zealand University is offered to those students
who have achieved a 1st Class Pass in the ESOL Pitmans Intermediate Examination.
FOUNDATION CLASSES
Foundation classes in mainstream subjects are offered to senior students, Year
11 and 12, who commence studies in the second semester (Term 3) to prepare them
for the commencement of the following academic year.
MAINSTREAM CLASS SUPPORT
Students are supported in their chosen mainstream subject classes, by trained
ESOL Teacher Aides, who ensure that the students understand the course content.
SCHOOL FEES PAYABLE
Successful applicants will have their place at the school reviewed every three months and parents will be informed of their progress at this time. The school reserves the right to withdraw a student should his/her conduct or progress contravene standards set by the school. In cases such as these, NO refund of fees will be given. School fees need to be paid in advance.
The school fees are as follows:
BASIC COSTS FOR ONE YEAR
A. School Fees
Tuition fees
NZ$11,000
Subject and external exam fees
NZ$500.00
B. Accommodation
NZ$10,000.00 (NZ Immigration requirement for living expenses)
C. Insurance (if school arranging)
NZ$449.00
D. Airport
Transfer
NZ$140.00
E.
Guardianship
NZ$40.00
Note: These costs are subject to alteration
according to fluctuations to the cost of living and government charges.
A more
detailed account of extra costs are in our Information Booklet for
International Students, available on request.
Students supply their own uniform and stationery. Fees must be paid prior to enrolment. The NZ Immigration Authorities will only issue student study Visas for the period for which fees have been paid.
ENROLMENT INFORMATION
Deans at each form level are in charge of enrolling new students. New year nine students are normally enrolled in October in the preceding year. Other enrolments are done as the need arises. Deans can provide all the necessary details on any matters that arise, including such things as option choice, timetables and examination entries.
Deans are often the first line of contact between home and school. A phone call can easily arrange an appointment with a Dean.
ENROLMENT THROUGH THE SCHOOL LANGUAGE CENTRE
On entry each student is assessed and placed in an E.S.O.L (English for speakers of other languages) course at an appropriate level.
An extensive E.S.O.L programme at all levels is available. A student who is a beginner will participate in a full programme for a number of weeks until ready to enter mainstream classes. For the first year while students are in mainstream classes they are assisted by a Teacher Aide who will help with the interpretation of classroom instructions and understanding of the subject content of the lesson.
Rotorua Lakes High School is a signatory of the Ministry of Educations Code of Practice.
IMMIGRATION
Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz.
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For further information or to confirm a place at Rotorua Lakes High School please contact:
Mrs G Hodgkinson, Dean of International Students
Rotorua Lakes High School, PO Box 7002, Te Ngae Rotorua, New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 345 6124
Fax: +64 7 345 5964
Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz