Cambridge Hs

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LocationLocation* New Zealand is a beautiful

country with a population of4.5 million people

Cambridge is one and a halfhours from AucklandInternational Airport.

Cambridge is a town of18,000 people. It is centrallylocated to many attractionsand areas of New Zealand.

It is only 15 minutes drivefrom Waikato University,located in Hamilton. Hamiltonis New Zealands fourth

largest city.

Cambridge


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Internationally FlavouredSchool

We have 1200 NewZealand studentsattending CambridgeHigh School, and over

50 InternationalStudents.With over 20 yearsexperience in hostinginternational studentsfrom all over the world,we are proud of thecare that they are givenand the successes that

they have.


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Lauree Fuller - International Manager / Dean

The responsibilities that I have for our

international students include:

Assisting with subject selection

Performing regular academic progresschecks on our students

Reporting regularly to parents and agents

Working with students to assist them gainentry into Tertiary Level studies

Organising events for our students bothin and outside of school

Marketing and promoting CambridgeHigh School to the world


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Craig Fuller - Assistant Dean / HOD ESOL.

We offer

*Small class sizes*Free English placement testing on arrival* ESOL classes to support students English*E.A.P ( English for Academic Purposes) classes to assist with entry into TertiaryInstitutions including assistance with IELTS, TOEIC and TOFEL ( iBT )

*ESOL staff who are fully qualified and experienced in ESOL teaching* A purpose built ESOL classroom with modern computers, media equipmentand resources available for students


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Academic SuccessWe are one a few selectschools in New Zealand that

offer the City-& GuildsInternationally recognisedexaminations. Theseexaminations are offered twotimes are year. Ourinternational students excel

in this opportunity to provetheir level of English.Examinations are fromBeginner to Advanced level.


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Some successful City-&-Guild Students


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NCEA ( National Certificate ofEducational Achievement)

ExaminationsAll students attendingschool in New Zealandhave the opportunityto sit our national

NCEA examinations.These areexaminations that areorganised by the NewZealand EducationDepartment.

After successfullycompleting levels ofacademic work thenstudents receive theirNCEA Levelscertificate.


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IELTS Preparation

AvailableOur International Students are able to alsoprepare themselves for IELTS testing atCambridge High School.Waikato University is 15 minute drive fromCambridge and is an IELTS testing centre.


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Debbie Johansen - International Office AdministratorMrs Johansen provides assistance with the following:

Visas and Medical Appointments

Stationery and uniform requirements

Travel arrangements to and from the airport

Orientation programmes

Correspondence with students families

Student SupportWith our wealth of experience we have developed excellent student supportfacilities to help our students settle into their new environment.

Julieanne Seath International Student Homestay

Co-ordinatorMrs Seath organises the homestay placement for new

students coming to Cambridge High School. Also she meetsnew students when they arrive in Cambridge.

Mrs Seath also communicates with family and agents of ourstudents .

Mrs Seath also assists with students orientation to CambridgeHigh School .


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Phil McCreeryCambridge High School Principal

Cambridge High School encouragesand promotes the Corner Stonevalues of Obedience, Duty, Respect,Honesty, Kindness, Consideration,

Compassion and Responsibility.

All students are treated in the sameprofessional manner at CambridgeHigh School.


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Our International AmbassadorsNew students that arrive at Cambridge High School are welcomed by InternationalAmbassadors from their own home country. Any agents that also visit are greeted

by these students.


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ERO Report Comments

2008Our International Office was reviewed by the ERO

( Education Review Office) in August this year. These weresome of the comments that were made by the report

Staff, students ,caregivers and parents are well informedabout the school induction procedures, support systems andagencies.

Students feel that they are well supported and that thestaff in the international office are readily available.

The home-stay manager provides effective support forboth caregivers and students. Students receive well-considered care and appreciate the support of the schooland caregivers.

The Head of Department of ESOL is well qualified and

provides effective programmes to cater for the specificneeds of the students.


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Cambridge High School facilities


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Cambridge High School upholds the

towns title as the Town of Trees. Thegrounds are laid out with a variety ofareas for students to sit and enjoy theirlunch.

Within the grounds the school hosts arange of facilities

Library blockComputer suitesTechnology buildingsMaths block

Swimming poolGymnasiumCommon roomMusic Suites


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Students are encouraged to take part in all school activities these caninclude

Sports and Athletic EventsSchool ProductionStage ChallengeSchool Ball

School Swimming EventsYear 13 CampJunior CampsInternational Student Events

School activities


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Some of the wideranging events that ourstudents can beinvolved in at

Cambridge HighSchool.


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International Students host a number of events that broaden theinternational experience of our New Zealand students. These include;

International Language Week

International Food Festival

Conversation Groups

School International Activities


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Outside the ClassroomInternationalstudents get toexperience NewZealand culture witha number ofdifferent excursions.At Cambridge HighSchool we do havehigh academicexpectations, but wealso have someserious fun.Each term we have

an outside activitythat allows ourstudents to seemore of NewZealand and get tomake some great

friends as well.


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Huka Falls Jet

Ski T i


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Ski Trip toMt Ruapehu


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Bungy Jumping


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Paintballing


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Zorb and Luge


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Homestay Family BarbequeAs our students are a long way from home we like to involve their Kiwihomestay family as much as possible with school life. At Cambridge HighSchool we have two Homestay Family Barbeques each year. It is a huge eventwith our families.


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Fees for 2009Tuition for the year $11,000 NZ dollars ( discounted by

$500 to $10,500 for each subsequent year)

Homestay fee $190.00 per week

Uniform and stationery payment for the year $1,000

Homestay placement fee one off payment of $250.00

Insurance for the year $468.00

We also offer short term courses at Cambridge HighSchool.


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So why come to Cambridge HighSchool?

*Cambridge High School has 20 years experience hosting InternationalStudents.

*Cambridge High School has a strong academic focus with a twist of fun.

Cambridge High School is a Decile 9 School.

We accept students for short term courses. Anything from 4 weeks to 5 years inlength.

*All students are placed with New Zealand homestay families. They are part of afamily and learn English within a family environment.

*Offer City-and Guilds examinations for International Students that arerecognised world-wide

* Cambridge High School is located in the central North Island of New Zealand.Close to Waikato University and Hamilton and yet in a safe and beautifulenvironment.


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Views of Cambridge Town


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