Hagley Community College New Zealand

Hagley Community College is a dynamic centre of learning, located in the heart of Christchurch. Established in 1858, the College is one of the oldest high schools in New Zealand, and today attracts students from all over the city and from many countries throughout the world.

At Hagley we know the importance of education and the right for every student to receive the best. The College is dedicated to meeting the lifelong learning needs of adolescents and adults in a way that respects them as individuals.

The College promotes a unique culture enabling students to pursue their dreams in a supportive environment. The focus is on encouraging individual talent and creativity, whilst assisting students to achieve at the highest level. Hagley students have gone on to achieve success in all walks of like. We are proud of our performance results and they tell us we are being highly successful in addressing the needs and raising the achievements of the students who choose to study with us.

The College is made up of the following divisions:

Junior College(Years 9 and 10)

Senior College (Years 11, 12 and 13)

English Language Centre(Courses in ESOL English)

With over 45% of the College's 2000 students aged 19 years and over, Hagley's adult learning environment compliments the pre-tertiary nature of its courses.

We welcome International Students in all our classes. At present we have students enrolled from 50 different countries. The College has a significant minority of Muslim students and is the first New Zealand Secondary School with a purpose built mosque for student use during the school day. There is no restriction on Muslim dress.

Facilities

Gymnasium

Health Care Centre

Performing Arts Theatre

Purpose built prayer room

Numerous Computer Suites

Film and Television recording studio and editing rooms

New Student Centre with a 160-seat cafe, and library with access to email

Specialist rooms for Drama, Dance, Music, Home Economics, Textile Studies, Maori Studies, Science, Photography and Art

Academic Programme

The Senior College offers subject classes from the following faculties:

Art

Computing

English and Languages

Graphics and Technology

Maori Studies

Performing Arts

Science

Commerce

ESOL English

Film and Television Studies

Home Economics

Mathematics

Physical Education

Social Sciences

Student Welfare

Hagley prides itself on providing a safe and caring study environment. Specialist staff are employed to look after the welfare of International Students and are always ready to assist students with their academic and personal needs.

English Language Requirements

All International Students will be tested on their arrival for their English language proficiency and placed at the appropriate level of study. Students who do not have the required level will be placed in a full-time English language course until they have reached the required level of English for Senior College study. For direct entry into the Senior College, students need to show proof of their English language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) or pass the English language proficiency test at the College.

Accommodation

The College can arrange accommodation through a Homestay Accommodation Agency. The host family will be carefully selected and matched up with the student. The student is provided with a single furnished room and three meals per day plus laundry. Living with a New Zealand family gives the student valuable English language practice and the comfort of family life.