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INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT Every year Spotswood College welcomes fee paying International students from a diverse range of countries including Brazil, China, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Hong Kong and Japan. Some come for three months, some stay for six or twelve months and others stay longterm to graduate. The College offers a supportive environment where all cultures are valued and celebrated. Local students and families embrace the opportunities to mix with International students. Through the Buddy and Prefect systems students are actively encouraged to become involved in the academic, sporting and cultural life of Spotswood College. Spotswood College offers wide curriculum choices staffed by wellqualified experienced teachers who are always available to assist students. Students have great flexibility in subject selection according to their needs, interests and career plans. A specialist International Dean offers ongoing support to students with regard to their academic programmes. Homestay placement enables students to become part of a caring New Zealand family. Our Homestay Managers provide top quality homestays with every effort made to match students with a compatible family. The dedicated international staff provide 24 hour support. All Host families are subject to an extensive selection and monitoring process which includes police vetting. I N T E R N A T I O N A L Our school is a signatory to the New Zealand Ministry of Education Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students for the recruitment, welfare and support of International students. Spotswood College is committed to providing an enriching, worldclass educational experience for International students. The students return to their homes having developed life-long skills and friendship which enable them to confidently build wonderful futures. Gloria Holland DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Email gho@spotswoodcollege.school.nz Web www.spotswoodcollege.school.nz P R O S P E C T U S 2 0 1 3 3
COURSES OF STUDY Three Learning Pathways are offered to Year 9 and 10 students. These are Enhanced, Mixed and Focused. While students learn a differentiated academic programme all will cover the New Zealand Curriculum. YEAR 9 All students take a compulsory course of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Core Technology, Science, Core Maori, Health and Physical Education. Students then choose a maximum of 4 Option subjects which are either two semesters or one semester, i.e. four half year options, or two full year options, or one full year and two half year options. C U R R I C U L U M Half Year Options Art Dance Digital Technologies Drama Graphics Horticulture Music Reading for Confidence Full or Half Year Options French Japanese ESOL Te Reo Maori Spanish Institute of Sport (application required) YEAR 10 All students take a compulsory course of: English Mathematics Science Social Studies Physical Education & Health Students then choose a maximum of 3 options that run for the whole year Art Food and Nutrition Te Reo Maori Business Studies French Spanish Dance Graphics Technology (Metal) Digital Technologies Health & Personal Presentation * Technology (Textiles) Drama Horticulture Technology (Wood) Electronics ESOL Japanese Music COURSES OF STUDY - YEARS 11, 12 and 13 Students must study the Senior Curriculum Book for subject details and prerequisites when planning their learning programme. Year 11 Students will choose a course of study according to their chosen Academic pathway. This course will include English, Mathematics and at least one Science chosen from - Science, Alternative Science, Geography and Horticulture. The students then choose up to 4 other subjects. • The qualifications for these subjects are NCEA Level 1 although students may also be studying towards other national certificates. Year 12 Students must choose a course of study in English. It is recommended that they also take a course in Mathematics. As well, students may choose another 5 subjects (i.e. a total of 6 subjects). • The qualifications for these subjects are NCEA Level 2 although students may also be studying towards other national certificates. • Students may choose subjects at higher or lower year levels. Year 13 Students choose 6 subjects. • The main qualifications at this level is NCEA Level 3, although students may also be studying towards other National Certificates e.g. Computing, Electronics. • University Entrance is attained by achieving a minimum of 14 credits in 3 Level 3 “approved subjects”. Credits must be obtained in Literacy at Level 2 (4 writing and 4 in reading) and 10 credits in Numeracy at Level 1 as well. • Student studying a full Level 3 Academic Course leading to University Entrance may negotiate, with their Dean, to have a study as their 6th subject. Subject Fees Courses which have a consumable aspect e.g. Food and Nutrition and Photography, charge fees. It is important to check the subject booklet for course fees before making final subject choices. 4 P R O S P E C T U S 2 0 1 3
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