Pathway for International Students to
Cambridge High School
FREE enrolment service and FREE student health insurance cover for the first year of study at
Cambridge High School you enrol through
us
Overseas High School students intending to study
at New Zealand High Schools would need a good
level of English. Direct enrolment into New
Zealand High School is possible but it is
recommended that students improve their English
and learn about New Zealand before attempting to
study at the High Schools. By enrolling on
Waikato Institute of Education’s
High School Preparation
programme, students can improve their
English and learn about New Zealand school
culture, study systems or methods, exams and
further tertiary education available in New
Zealand. After completing Waikato Institute of
Education’s programme, students will be better
prepared to study in
Cambridge High School
Free
Service for Enrol Cambridge High School
Students who enrol in our High School Preparation
programme can enter Cambridge High School. We Provide free service to help student
enrol Cambridge High School after they
finish High School Preparation Course.
Cambridge High School
Have hosted
international students since 1989
Is ranked as
the top academic public high school in the
Waikato Region for NCEA results for the last
two years
Has four
support staff assisting in the care of
International Students
Have
International Ambassadors from the major
countries, to assist with new students and
visitors to Cambridge High School
Have excellent
communication and support for our students
and their families
Have a limit of
no more than 15 students from any one
country
Have four trips
organised for students each year, and
provide regular newsletters, reporting and
feedback to parents and agents
Have a modern
campus with on-going re-developments
occurring at school. In 2010, a new
technology block is being built on the
school grounds. In 2009 a brand new
gymnasium was completed. In 2008, a brand
new library was completed
No application
fee for students
Cambridge High
School is one of only a few schools in NZ to
offer City and Guilds examinations from
London. These are INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED
qualifications that are on offer two times
every year at Cambridge High School
All student
enrolled at Cambridge High School are able
to learn English on our e-learning site.
Each student pays $25.00 for e-learning
access. The levels of English available for
study range form Beginner to IELTS level
Cambridge High School is sited on 8.5 hectares of attractively planted, spacious grounds close to town, in semi rural surroundings. Cambridge offers a mild climate, a safe beautiful environment, and yet is only 15 minutes by car from Hamilton City, home of The Waikato University, Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC) and Waikato Institute of Education, and 1.5 hours by car from Auckland International Airport. Academic students from Cambridge High School have established a highly successful record at Waikato University and other New Zealand tertiary institutions.
Cambridge High School was Established in 1883 with a long tradition of academic excellence and has a long, proud tradition of academic excellence, providing the highest quality of education for its 1,200 students. . Values of co-operation, self-discipline, respect and integrity are emphasised in a traditional code of conduct, with modern teaching methods and faculties. School uniform is compulsory for all students and Cambridge High School has been described as a 'model school'. The school also prides itself in offering a balance of academic sporting and cultural opportunities. We have welcomed international students since 1989 and value their presence in our school.
The course of study at Cambridge High School is based around the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). The NCEA is a mixture of internal assessment and external examinations. To gain entry to university in New Zealand, students must achieve at least 42 credits at Level 3 in NCEA. At least 14 credits must be from each of two subjects from an approved list, with another 14 credits from no more than two other domains. Students must have 14 or more credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics, and at least 8 credits at Level 2 or higher which show reading and writing skills in English.
Full details on entrance requirements can be found on the NZQA website (see Helpful Links). Full details of courses available at Cambridge High School can be found on the school website.
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