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Frequently asked questions
Q. What happens when I arrive in New Zealand?
A. You will see a school representative with the school
sign at Auckland International Airport. They will take you
to the Domestic Airport. After a 40 minute flight your homestay
family will meet you at Mount Maunganui (Tauranga Airport.)
Q. What happens on my first day at school?
A. Your homestay family will take you to school. You should
bring a pen and an exercise book. There will not be a test.
We will place you in a class for assessment.
Q. What is the school timetable?
A. Class begins at 9.00am. At 10.30 we have a break for
coffee and conversation and return to class at 10.50. Lunch
is at 12.00. Afternoon class starts at 1.00pm. We have a 10
minute break at 1.55 and afternoon class finishes at 3.00.
Students often stay at school to chat, listen to music and
watch videos after school. The school is closed at 4.30.
Q. What are the nationalities of the other students?
A. This depends on the season, but you can be sure that
you will make friends with both New Zealanders and people
from other countries - a great chance to practise your English!
Q. If I have a problem, who will help me?
A. We have experienced teachers and welfare staff who
can help you with any problem, big or small. If you need to
speak to somebody in your own language, native speaking counsellors
are available.
Q. What can I do in my spare time? A. We can help
you to choose! If you like water sports, we have beautiful
beaches for surfing, windsurfing, canoeing and swimming. You
can play tennis and golf. Our students have regular visits
to the movies and to the pub. At the weekend there are local
tour companies who will take you sightseeing, camping, river
rafting, jet boating, skiing or skydiving, whatever you like!
If you want to enjoy our beautiful town, there is good shopping,
good eating and a healthy walk on the beach or mountain.
Q. Does Mount Maunganui have snow?
A. No, never. Our climate is mild. The temperature averages
12 degrees in winter and 24 degrees in summer. The nearest
snow is 4 hours away by car. Good skiing in winter!
Q. What is the school's best point?
A. All our students tell us that they enjoy our friendly,
family atmosphere. Because our students are relaxed, they
make good progress with their English.
Q. If I choose an Activity course, what activities will
I do?
A. We want to make your activity programme as enjoyable
as possible. We will talk to you and arrange an interesting
programme from the following options: Introduction to
New Zealand activities - local history tour, Maori
crafts, school visit, kiwifruit orchard, wine tasting, cooking,
arts and crafts, fishing at the wharf. Water activities
- our well-known surfing course as well as body boarding,
sailing, diving, windsurfing, kayak, snorkelling, swimming
in the sea and hot pools. Sports/Action - horseriding,
Go Karts, hiking, golf. Surfing - lessons. It
is important to understand that we have to arrange some of
these activities according to weather and season. At different
times there are different activities available, according
to local events taking place.
Q. When can I start an Examination Course?
A. Preparation for Cambridge examinations starts in mid-March
and mid-September, 12 weeks before the examination. IELTS
courses also start at these times, to be ready for the July
and February academic intakes. We can arrange Pitman examinations
at two weeks notice, any time except December and January.
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