NZ $15.000 per year

Homestay - $275 per week.

The Director of International Education will arrange full board. Local families are carefully selected to ensure a comfortable and friendly living environment with all host families have all been cleared by the Police Vetting process.

The accommodation fee includes three daily meals and laundry service.
Students are encouraged to regard themselves as part of the host family.

Dannevirke High School is based on the simple concept of respect for all and high expectations. This is achieved with the support of the following:

• Dannevirke High School Values (PB4L) system based on high values of expectation and behaviour
• Full Counselling Service (available out of school)
• Supportive Pastoral Care provided by specialist Deans
• Student Support Centre providing alternative studies: extra courses, learning needs and career education
• Access to Health Services
• Student led groups, such as SADD (Students Against Dangerous Driving), Cosplay, Breakfast Club, Peer Support and Student Council.

Specialist staff are available in the International Education Department for ongoing English language support on a daily basis.

Dannevirke High School has beautiful grounds with extensive sporting fields. The school enters sports teams into a wide range of interschool competitions, with a Sports Co-ordinator who has a vital role in encouraging and organising activities throughout the year.

Students are encouraged to get involved in sport for the development of their physical well-being, team skills, competitiveness, self-discipline, commitment, and fair play.

Students participate in numerous sporting codes, subject to availability. These include Rugby, Hockey, Multisport, Netball, Volleyball, Ki O Rahi, Basketball, Squash, Athletics, Cricket, Touch Rugby, Soccer, Equestrian, Golf, Cross Country, Swimming and Badminton.

There are also other sports and activities offered within the community including Tennis, Bowls, Judo, Boxing, and access to a well-equipped gymnasium.

Dannevirke High School has a vibrant Performing Arts Department. Students are encouraged to perform in school productions, talent quests, concerts and recitals within the community. Tuition for a range of instruments is available and the school provides students with the opportunity to sit Music theory exams.

The Kapa Haka Māori Cultural Group performs regularly throughout the year.

Enrolment forms are available from the school website or can be emailed or posted if required.
The school seeks to recruit students who have some English language skills, e.g. ability to answer simple questions and a willingness to make themselves understood in English. However, intensive English language tutoring is available. Where additional ESOL tuition is needed, over and above the normal programme offered, there will be and extra charge.
It is important that students have a genuine desire to learn, and they must have a good record of attendance at their previous school.
Students must be willing to sign the Code of Practice and abide by the rules as they apply to International Students.
School reports and testimonials should accompany an application to study.
The school reserves the right to place the student in appropriate courses based on the students interests and abilities.

Dannevirke is a caring rural community, situated 50 minutes from the nearest major city and airport. A wide range of outdoor activities are available locally. World class ski fields are less than 2.5 hours drive, and our beautiful golden sandy beaches are one hour drive from the township. Dannevirke is an epicurean centre of good food. For more information about our wonderful community see www.tararuadc.govt.nz.