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Avondale CollegeAbout the
Avondale College is a high performing, diverse, co-educational secondary school located ten minutes from central Auckland. Our school motto, Kohia ngā Taikākā, establishes our commitment to provide opportunities for all students to strive for academic, sporting and creative excellence, within an aspirational and caring environment.Avondale College students consistently achieve excellent academic results, across all areas of the school. Our curriculum has strong learning pathways with flexible, innovative courses, providing relevant opportunities for all. As well as the NCEA curriculum we offer Cambridge International qualifications, providing an alternative pathway to top universities and career opportunities, both in New Zealand and overseas.Our well-established academies provide a connection between our academic and co-curricular programmes. Students from Year 9 can participate in the Sports, Performing Arts and Innovation Academies, and the Scholars Academy offers extension opportunities to senior students.
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
Cambridge aims to prepare students for life – helping them to develop an informed curiosity and lasting passion for learning. Cambridge helps students develop thinking and learning skills – so they become
confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged.
Success with Cambridge opens doors to the world’s best universities in the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and beyond.
THE INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (IGCSE) - YEAR 11
Provides a foundation for higher level courses, especially AS/A Level.Subjects are generally studied at Year 11. Some subjects will be available in Year 12.
In some IGCSE subjects there are two course levels - Core Curriculum and Extended Curriculum. The extended curriculum offers a more challenging course.
ADVANCED LEVELS (AS/A2) - YEAR 12
Are the first half of a full A Level (the second half is known as A2) and are generally studied in Year 12. Some AS levels, developed by New Zealand schools in conjunction with CAIE, are only available as Year 13 courses.Cover the core, foundation aspects of a subject at an advanced level.Are worthwhile, stand-alone qualifications that can be used for tertiary entrance.
A LEVEL (A2) - YEAR 13
An AS Level can be carried through to a full A Level by completing the second half of the syllabus known as A2. (There is no such thing as a separate, stand-alone A2 qualification). A2 courses are available as Year 13 courses and only to students who have already completed AS. A Level syllabuses offer challenging assessments to stretch the most able students.
Students who have completed their AS course the previous year have the option of re-sitting the AS exam in their A2 year in order to improve their overall A Level grade.
Course Information
Schedule
52 Weeks
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
Cambridge aims to prepare students for life – helping them to develop an informed curiosity and lasting passion for learning. Cambridge helps students develop thinking and learning skills – so they become
confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged.
Success with Cambridge opens doors to the world’s best universities in the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and beyond.
THE INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (IGCSE) - YEAR 11
Provides a foundation for higher level courses, especially AS/A Level.Subjects are generally studied at Year 11. Some subjects will be available in Year 12.
In some IGCSE subjects there are two course levels - Core Curriculum and Extended Curriculum. The extended curriculum offers a more challenging course.
ADVANCED LEVELS (AS/A2) - YEAR 12
Are the first half of a full A Level (the second half is known as A2) and are generally studied in Year 12. Some AS levels, developed by New Zealand schools in conjunction with CAIE, are only available as Year 13 courses.Cover the core, foundation aspects of a subject at an advanced level.Are worthwhile, stand-alone qualifications that can be used for tertiary entrance.
A LEVEL (A2) - YEAR 13
An AS Level can be carried through to a full A Level by completing the second half of the syllabus known as A2. (There is no such thing as a separate, stand-alone A2 qualification). A2 courses are available as Year 13 courses and only to students who have already completed AS. A Level syllabuses offer challenging assessments to stretch the most able students.
Students who have completed their AS course the previous year have the option of re-sitting the AS exam in their A2 year in order to improve their overall A Level grade.
Course Information
Schedule
52 Weeks
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
(NZD)$ 150
Tuition
52 Week
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(NZD)$ 13,500 / Week
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Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Morisset serviced Apartments
3km from Avondale College
133,849 KRW
5 Harmon Drive
1.8km from Avondale College
64,840 KRW
Budget Motel Rooms,1Short St Morisset
3km from Avondale College
45,851KRW
Mistinthegumtrees Eco Luxury Cabins
6km from Avondale College
75,787 KRW
Bay Hotel Motel
7km from Avondale College
69.935 KRW
Surrounding Area
Auckland, based around 2 large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of superyachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens. Near Downtown, Mission Bay Beach has a seaside promenade.
Facilities
Theatre
700 seat auditorium (tiered & floor seating)
3 Drama Rooms
Kitchen
Gymnasium
Hockey turf
Dance Studios
Squah courts
Netball or Tennis courts
Photo Album
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