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Upper Hutt College

Greg Mutch

Director of International Students

Description

Upper Hutt College is a co-educational, state secondary school north of Wellington city. It is a school with a tradition of excellence in academic achievement, sport, cultural activities as well as the performing arts. We have International students from Europe, Asia and South America.

Upper Hutt College is a New Zealand high school surrounded by nature on the edge of the capital. We have brand new buildings and facilities after a $20 million rebuild completed at the end of 2014. 

There are many sporting and cultural activities.  We have very strong fencing and dragon boating teams.  There are several golf clubs near the school and it is possible to go horse riding in the local area.  

Maori culture is strong and celebrated at Upper Hutt College.  There is a marae (traditional Maori meeting house) on the school grounds. All students are welcome to join the very active Maori culture group and to learn some traditional Maori song and dance.

Art, Dance, Photography, Drama, Media Studies and Music classes are offered in our new Creative Arts area.  Hospitality and Technology classes are offered as well as the traditional academic subjects.  Outdoor Education is also a very popular option.  

Enjoy the best of both worlds.  At Upper Hutt College you can experience both the cosmopolitan capital city of Wellington with its cafes, shopping, art galleries and museums and at the same time the beautiful river and forest scenery of the Upper Hutt valley.  You can live close to nature on the edge of the capital.  We are just 20 minutes by car from the centre of Wellington. Regular train services give you easy access to the city centre, a scenic trip through the valley and around the harbour, just 35 minutes away.

 
Tuition costs

$15,000 per year
Accommodation homestay,

Homestay - $271 per week.
Student support

Many staff provide support and help for International Students. Counsellors and Careers Counsellors help students with personal and career issues, choices and applications. The Director of International Students and the Homestay Manager are always available to give assistance.
Type of programs Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month)
English as second language

Intensive English language assistance is available of up to 3 class lines of ESOL per week i.e. twelve hours per week.
Years of entry for international students with parents : From : Year 9
To : Year 13
Years of entry for international students without parents : From : Year 9
To : Year 13
Sports

Fencing, Dragon Boating, Golf, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Futsal, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Touch Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Bands, Kapa Haka Group, Polynesian Club, Stage Challenge, Cultural Evenings.
Facilities

Facilities at Upper Hutt College include:

  • Creative Arts Centre, incorporating a Music room and practice suites, a Media Studies room with high end computers; two Art teaching rooms and a senior Design room; a Drama room and a fully equipped Dance studio, complete with a sprung floor.
  • Student cafeteria and a barista shop
  • Modern Administration Block, housing 8 state-of-the-art classrooms, a Deans Centre, student and visitor reception areas, administration offices and staffroom
  • Sports Centre incorporating 2 gyms and a weights room
  • Astroturf courts for all weather sports and hard courts for netball, basketball and volleyball
  • Library with a comprehensive range of books and student access to computers and the internet
  • Refurbished Science classrooms including specialist Science laboratories
  • 5 specialist computer classrooms supplemented by computer pods, classroom computers and sets of chromebooks
  • Specialist technology rooms for Graphics, Wood, Metal, Food and Textiles Technology
  • Awhina Resource Unit for students with special learning needs
Application process

The school seeks to recruit students who have some English language skills. It is important that students have a genuine desire to learn and they must have a good record of attendance at their previous school.
Features of the local area

Safe community, close to the city centre, close to beaches. A river and many parks. Swimming pool, library, shopping centre, movie theatre, gyms and sports clubs.
Curriculum

English, ESOL, Maths, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Tourism, Classical Studies, Japanese, Maori, Art, Photography, Drama, Dance, Media Studies, Music, Computing, Digital Technology, Design & Visual Communication, Accounting, Economics, Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Sports Performance, Sport Leadership, Textiles, Food Technology, Hospitality & Catering.
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