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New Plymouth Boys' High School
- New Zealand, Taranaki
- Boys
- 107 Coronation Ave, New Plymouth 4312
- +64 6 758 5399
- http://www.npbhs.school.nz/
- hugh.russell@npbhs.school.nz
Hugh Russell
Director of International Students
| Description | New Plymouth Boys High School is a boys' school of 1450 students, including boarding houses that have capacity for 190 students at all levels. We offer ESOL, Spanish, Maori and English as language subjects and offer NCEA at years 11-13. Outdoor Education is offered in Years 11 and 12.. We have a proud Academic and sporting record, and boys are encouraged to seek excellence in all that they do. Leadership opportunities abound here and many Outdoor Education pursuits are available. The Boarding house is at the heart of the school, and many International students choose to have this as their accommodation. Homestay options are also available for our International students. |
| Tuition costs | $14000 plus GST |
| Accommodation | homestay,
boarding,
Homestay and Boarding accommodation is available. The school can arrange homestay accommodation or Boarding. Either is possible. |
| Student support | We have an extensive student support network where services are offered to students to ensure all their needs are catered for. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), We offer both long terms and short term programmes (1 term). |
| English as second language | ESOL department and ESOL timetabled classes. |
| 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 |
| Special programs | Outdoor Education. - Athletic Development Programme in Hockey. |
| Sports | Wide range of sports available. Athletics, Swimming, Cross country running, Tennis, Volleyball, Cricket, Softball, Basketball, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Adventure Racing, Golf, badminton, Indoor/outdoor bowls, Rugby League, Plentiful opportunities for sport/cultural/artistic pursuits. |
| Facilities | The school is set in an attractive park like surrounding and we have plentiful sporting facilities/classrooms/computer suite/laboratories/music suite to cater for the holistic education we offer all students. Strength and Conditioning Centre with two trainers - Swimming Pool |
| Application process | Students complete an online application form and send details of their school record and accommodation requirements, which, once assessed/approved, a provisional offer of acceptance is forwarded with an invoice seeking full payment of fees in advance.. Once fees have been received, the formal offer of acceptance and proof of receipt is forwarded, which is then used to seek a visa to attend NPBHS.
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| Features of the local area | New Plymouth is an attractive city of about 70000 people. In 2017 the region was voted the second best in the world to visit by Lonely Planet travel magazine. Safe beaches and a mountain nearby we offer the best of all worlds. A moist temperate climate (with no snow or frosts), with an average summer temperature of 22 degrees and a winter average of 14 degrees. New Plymouth has been voted one of the most liveable small cities to live in. It has plenty of infrastructure to ensure our lifestyle here is a major feature. |
| Curriculum | NCEA (Years 11 - 13) IELTS Test Preparation. The school offers over 160 subjects for students to select from, varying from academic subjects like Physics, Calculus, to trade based subjects like woodwork. |
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