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Diocesan School for Girls
- New Zealand, Auckland
- Girls
- Clyde Street Epsom Auckland 1051 New Zealand
- +64 9 550 0221, +64 9 550 2904
- https://www.diocesan.school.nz/
- sclark@diocesan.school.nz
Simone Clark
Director of International Students
| Description | Diocesan School for Girls is an all-girls private school from preschool to year 13 founded in 1903. We offer a prestigious and world-class learning environment with high quality, specialist teachers. Both NCEA and the International Baccalaureate are offered to senior students and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) is used in the Junior School. Diocesan’s academic results consistently rank amongst the top schools in NZ. Our girls are active participants in a dynamic community of learners where small class sizes and high calibre teaching lead to effective teaching and learning relationships. The school prepares our graduates well for further studies in the many elite Universities in NZ and around the world. All girls are encouraged to take advantage of the many leadership opportunities available and participate in a large range of sports, music, dance and drama. Diocesan School for Girls believes that educational development includes caring for each girl’s physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. Pastoral care helps us to deliver this holistic approach. It is about looking after our students; understanding their needs, living away from family and friends in another country. There is always someone available to offer care and support when needed. We would love to hear from you to talk about how a Diocesan education could be the right choice for you. |
| Tuition costs | Years 1 - 6 Tuition Fees: $37,370 (including GST) Years 6 - 13 Tuition Fees: $42,880 (including GST) This includes:
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| Accommodation | homestay, boarding |
| School type | Private |
| Student support | Pastoral care is an integral part of the high quality learning environment we provide. Teachers, deans, guidance counsellors, health and chaplaincy services as well as careers advice and personalized tutoring to address students needs appropriately. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more) |
| English as second language | ESOL students study written, visual, oral and listening texts to prepare them for NCEA assessments. In addition, students are increasingly exposed to a study of English Language. All four strands of English are important aspects of the course. Class sizes are very small, some are one to one student teacher ratio. |
| Years of entry for international students with parents : | From : Year 1 To : Year 13 |
| Years of entry for international students without parents : | From : Year 9 To : Year 13 |
| Sports | We offer over 30 sporting codes and have an enviable reputation for excellence in sport and in the Performing Arts. Our expert teachers and coaches help the girls to achieve their personal best. Diocesan is frequently represented at the very highest levels of Sports and the Arts, regionally, nationally and internationally. |
| Application process | An application form must be submitted with:
Acceptance is conditional on proficiency in English as determined through an assessment process. Interviews are carried out in person or via Skype if the student is overseas. Students are then selected depending on availability of a place. |
| Features of the local area | Epsom is located in the centre of Auckland five km south of the city centre and 10 km away from beautiful beaches. Close to excellent shopping facilities and restaurants. Clean and safe. |
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