Girls' College in New Zealand

Marlborough Girls' College

Marlborough Girls' College is one of the larger schools in New Zealand with a roll of 1,050. It maintains the highest academic standards that place the school among the top in New Zealand.

As well as the strong emphasis upon academic excellence, the school promotes a balance of activities - cultural, sporting and community service - and is committed to a safe, caring and friendly environment with opportunities for developing leadership skills.

Marlborough Girls' College has an enviable reputation for scholastic excellence. Most students continue on to tertiary study and gain acceptance at all the universities and polytechnics of New Zealand.

Marlborough Girls' College seeks to create an environment where every girl develops:

Excellence - by striving for the highest possible personal standards
Balance - by taking an interest in a range of academic, cultural and sporting activities
Self-esteem - by developing confidence and ideas of self-worth and self-respect
Effort - by developing a willingness to apply effort to worthwhile tasks
Respect for Others - by encouraging respect of all cultures, beliefs and opinions as well as social relationships.
Individual Differences - by encouraging her individual skills and talents
Life After School - by preparing to take a place in the world as a responsible and active member of the community
Caring for the Environment - by developing an awareness of the world around us and accepts responsibility for its care

Marlborough Girls' College has agreed to observe and be bound by the 'Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students' published by the Ministry of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institute or from the Ministry of Education Website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz

International students attending Marlborough Girls' College have their own Director of International Students offering support, advice and guidance. International students are "buddied" with a local girl upon arrival at Marlborough Girl's College. The Principal or Deputy Principal also keeps close contact with parents.

International Students are also required to have a legal guardian, appointed by her parents, (often the College) to look after her interests.

Getting StartedMarlborough Girls' College provides international students with the best educational opportunities, with qualified staff and up-to-date resources. Every attempt is made to assist students with their study, and offer counselling and support in all areas.

When a student to whom English is a second language first arrives, she is referred for assessment and an individual study programme is prepared for her.

Some students with limited English may spend most of their time at first studying English with fully trained and qualified English for Speakers of Other Languages Teachers. All students are placed in a form class and are mainstreamed into Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Music or Art as soon as possible. Careful selection of subjects is very important and guidance and advice is given to all students. Some subjects are heavily language orientated and students often find them more difficult in the first year at College.

International Students' Department Staff provide support to regular classroom teachers and assist in the provision of suitable resources for students.

Private tutoring in individual subjects and in English can also be arranged at parent's request, at an additional cost.

Reports are sent each term to parents of International students. The College welcomes contact with families and parents and is always happy to discuss any questions or concerns that may arise.

Admission RequirementsStudents are required to prove that they are sufficiently proficient in English to undertake their proposed course of study. Prospective students must show that they have achieved appropriate educational standards/qualifications in their own country, equivalent to a minimum of New Zealand standard.

In addition, students must be of good character and in good health, and willing to meet the required standards of conduct both at the College and in a boarding or homestay situation.

Document DownloadsTo download an International Student Prospectus and International Student Application Package please click HERE for a 'zipped' Microsoft Word- file.