Educational Institutions
Springbank School
Springbank School offers international students a unique experience. Our school is situated in a peaceful rural setting in the beautiful Bay of Islands, New Zealand. The Bay of Islands region is one of New Zealand’s tourist hotspots and provides an unparalleled array of extra-curricular activities such as surfing, sailing, diving, fishing, golf and horse riding. At Springbank, our students enjoy a safe, caring environment, with positive family values. Our smaller class sizes provide better opportunities to develop strong personal attributes and all students are very supportive of one another. Springbank offers the highly-regarded International Cambridge Curriculum and we are nationally recognised for our students’ high academic success.
Northland
Northland, New Zealand’s northern most region, is known for its stunning beaches and sunshine.
Why Is Springbank Different?
Our Location
- Beautiful sub-tropical Bay of Islands
- Sailing, surfing, diving, fishing, golf, horse riding and many other activities
- Peaceful setting on 14ha of rural land
- Historical significance: Kerikeri is New Zealand’s first European settlement
Our Size
- A private school with just 200 students
- Small classes with individualised learning
- Every student is known personally throughout the school and international students are special and popular amongst our domestic students ‘one big family’
- Safe, caring and friendly atmosphere
Our Learning Environment
- Cambridge International Curriculum
- Strong academic success (two top in NZ awards for ICT and English Language)
- Unique extra-curricular focus on outdoor education, enterprise and community
- Individual learning and no uniform
Course Details
International students are fully immersed in the New Zealand experience. All lessons are in English, with ESOL support being provided if needed. Senior students must have good spoken and written English. Our classes are small, with individual care and attention given to each student. Springbank School offers the highly-regarded International Cambridge Curriculum at all levels. At senior level this includes; Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art & Design, Physical Education, Enterprise and Business Studies, Information Technology and Geography.
Year Levels and Tuition Fees 2011
Junior School: Years 1 - 6 (5-11 years of age)
Middle School:Years 7 - 9 (11-14 years of age)
Senior School:Years 10 - 13 (14-18 years of age)
Years 1 - 13 tuition fees: NZ$14,000 per year
Additional Costs
Application Fee NZ$200
Homestay NZ$220 per week
Annual Administration Fee NZ$1,000
Stationery, textbooks, activity and subject fees.
School Calendar (2011)
Term 1: 2 February – 15 April
Term 2: 2 May – 8 July
Term 3: 1 August – 7 October
Term 4: 25 October – 8 December
Accommodation
Springbank School is a signatory to the New Zealand Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. International students are well cared for by the International Student Director, who liaises with your child to ensure that they are happy and comfortable in their new surroundings. The International Student Director arranges homestay accommodation, monitors the student and their homestay family and personally collects the student at the airport. Regular email contact is maintained with the student’s parents. Each international student enjoys living with an approved New Zealand family, where they will be treated like part of the family. Full accommodation and board is provided for NZ$220 per week.
Enrolment
Springbank accepts students of all ages, from preschool to Year 13. Students below the age of 11 must be accompanied by a parent. We can assist with finding a suitable home for the family while they are living in New Zealand. Each student’s academic programme is designed to suit their needs and ability and caring staff liaise closely throughout the student’s time at Springbank School.
