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Palmerston North Boys' High School
- New Zealand, Manawatu
- Boys
- 263 Fergusson Street, Palmerston North 4410
- +64 27 521 506
- http://www.pnbhs.school.nz
- wilsonm@pnbhs.school.nz
Minnie Young-Wilson
Director of International
Description | Palmerston North High School was founded in 1902 and re-established separately as Palmerston North Boys' High and Palmerston North Girls' High School in 1920. To this day, we remain as the top brother and sister school in our region with strong results in academic, cultural and sporting achievements. PNBHS is one of New Zealand’s leading secondary schools that develop boys into young men. PNBHS’s strengths are the school's culture, outstanding learning environment and a selection of co-curricular opportunities where young men reach their potential. Students have a freedom of choice in selecting subjects or activities that suit their individual strengths and passions. PNBHS has approximately 1800 boys and 70 international students, PNBHS offer both homestay and boarding. Both schools are committed to developing outstanding young men and women who can make a positive contribution to New Zealand’s and become global citizens through character development and leadership. |
Tuition costs | Full Year $15800 Pastoral Care fee (per annum) $300.00 |
Accommodation | homestay,
boarding,
PNBHS have boarding facilities. Boarding fees are $ 13335 for a four term year. Holiday Homestay for Boarding: $2,800 Homestay Fee $290 per week ($13340 p.a.) |
Student support | School has a team of dedicated staff for pastoral care including deans and support staff to assist students with careers and subjects advice. |
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 | ESOL classes offered to all long-term international students |
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 | We support over 60 co-curricular activities including both individual and team pursuits. Most of our sports have teams selected to compete at the annual NZ Secondary School competition. |
Application process | After completing the application form, we will require translated copies of the most recent school reports. Students are assessed on their English proficiency on arrival. They are then placed in appropriate level classes. Please let us know if students have prior IELTs results. We may conduct an online interview to assess suitability. |
Features of the local area | A city with Massey University, International Pacific United (Japanese college), and UCOL (Polytechnic) |
Curriculum |