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Education Coromandel schools provide quality education for
international students, from intensive English language programmes,
through transition to secondary studies and on to the tertiary
sector. The unique benefit of our member schools is that they
offer a friendly, welcoming environment enhanced by small
numbers of students, thereby allowing teachers to spend quality
time with each individual.
Outdoor activities are another focus of the Coromandel
schools, reflecting the fantastic lifestyle of the Coromandel
area and providing rich opportunities for students to develop
not only educationally, but also in their life experiences.
Ensuring pathways for students is one of the basic philosophies
of Education Coromandel. Member schools have agreed to cooperate
to provide the best overall education for students from the
time they arrive until they complete their secondary studies
and are ready to move on to tertiary studies in Hamilton,
Auckland, or at other tertiary institutions in New Zealand.
English language study is often the first step for international
students when they arrive in New Zealand. These needs
are met by a number of schools in the Education Coromandel
network. Specialist language training institutes offer programmes
for a range of ages and abilities, from the students who may
want only a short term New Zealand experience to those who
are focussed on furthering their academic studies.
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EQUIVALENT
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| TERTIARY |
Any Age
Non-Compulsory
Universities, Institutes of Technology, Polytechnics,
Colleges of Education, Private Training Establishments
- all offering Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Post Graduate
Qualifications,
Masters and Doctorates. |
Overseas Universities
and Tertiary Institutions |
| SECONDARY |
Ages 13-18; Years 9-13
Compulsory until age 16
Year 13: University Bursary/NCEA 3
University Entrance attained by achieving 3 C passes or
better in either internally assessed or exam based subjects.
From 2004, NCEA 3 will replace University Bursary with
entry to University being attained with 42 Level 3 Credits
or higher.
Year 12: NCEA 2 /Sixth Form Certificate
Year 11: NCEA 1 |
British A Level/ Australia Higher School Certificate
British General Certificate of Secondary Education
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| INTERMEDIATE |
Ages 11-12; Years 7 & 8
Compulsory
Intermediate education offered at either primary or secondary
schools, or as a stand-alone state sector intermediate
school. |
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| PRIMARY |
Ages 5-10; Years 1-6
Compulsory from age 6
Private or state sector providers, co-educational/ single-sex
available. Primary education develops literacy and numeracy
skills. |
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| EARLY
CHILDHOOD |
Ages 0-5
Non-Compulsory
Kindergarten, Play-Centres, Kohunga Reo, playgroups etc. |
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