The overall advantages of New Zealand education:
New Zealand’s national background—excellent humanistic environment
- Warm and friendly:New Zealanders, also known as Kiwis, are known for being friendly and open-minded. It's an easy place to blend in and make new friends. A diversified society allows students to make friends from many countries, experience the cultures of various countries, and expand their macro horizons. New Zealand's Maori name is Aotearoa, which means "Land of the Long White Cloud." Experiencing New Zealand's unique Maori culture is an important part of studying abroad, and you will have many opportunities to experience it. New Zealand has ranked first in the world in racial tolerance rankings many times, and there is basically no racial discrimination.
- A safe place to study abroad:New Zealand is one of the safest countries in the world. According to the Global Peace Index, New Zealand ranks second among the most peaceful countries in the world. In terms of biological environment, New Zealand does not have any large harmful animals or snakes, and the natural environment is gentle.
- High standard of living:New Zealand has a high standard of living, with levels of education, healthcare, government services, income and wealth, and infrastructure all above the world average.
- Stable and democratic:New Zealand has a prosperous economy, political stability, and a sound and transparent regulatory system that protects the rights of all people.
- Unparalleled lifestyle:Surveys show New Zealand continues to lead the world in quality of life, with opportunities to embrace an unparalleled lifestyle, stunning scenery and countless outdoor adventures, whether you want to bungee jump, jet boat or explore the local beauty The natural scenery will not disappoint you. The happiness index of life is higher than that of some other mainstream countries for studying abroad. The temperature in Auckland is suitable throughout the year. The maximum temperature usually does not exceed 30 degrees and the minimum temperature is also close to 10 degrees.
New Zealand’s national background – superior national policies
- Visa policy advantages:Studying courses in New Zealand can provide you and your relatives with various types of visas. Relatives can also enter New Zealand to live with them, reunite for entertainment, and work to generate income. Older students can sponsor their spouses to apply for a work permit while studying abroad for a Master degree, and their children can attend primary and secondary schools for free. Get a 1-3 year open work visa directly after graduation and freely look for work. Elementary, middle and high schools can apply for a pathway visa and be granted a visa for 1-3 years at a time. Parents accompanying students can apply for additional part-time work rights.
- Plenty of immigration opportunities:As a mainstream immigration country, New Zealand has the only permanent return visa in the world, which exempts you from immigration jail. It is currently the only country in the world that retains a permanent green card and has a transparent and stable immigration policy. There are various educational courses available in New Zealand to open up the path to immigration. While improving your academic qualifications, you can choose to immigrate to New Zealand and enjoy New Zealand's various social benefits (such as free medical care, free pension, etc.).
- Flexible academic options:New Zealand provides a wealth of course options and flexible education paths for students with different academic backgrounds. After graduation at each stage, you can choose to continue your studies at internationally renowned universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Europe, or you can work locally and immigrate, and return to your country to continue your personal development.
新西兰中小学教育的总体优势
- Globally recognized education quality:A survey of its member countries' International Student Testing Program by the World Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) showed that among 41 countries, New Zealand's 15-year-old students performed well in four areas: reading ability, mathematics ability, science and problem-solving ability. , far exceeding the world average, with problem-solving ability ranking among the best. The overall assessment confirms that New Zealand is the best performing English-speaking country. The International Teaching Evaluation Agency reports that New Zealand's basic education ranks third in the world. New Zealand ranked first in the "Top Ten Best Countries for Studying Abroad in 2019" recently released by education.com, an authoritative website in the education industry.
- Scientific and complete education system:New Zealand's education system follows the excellent education tradition of the United Kingdom, and its academic qualifications are highly recognized. It has been evaluated by UNESCO as a global model of primary and secondary education. The country implements a unified education system, and education expenditures account for the third place in government expenditures. This shows how much New Zealand attaches importance to education. There are three types of syllabus coexisting in New Zealand, namely NCEA, CAIE and IB courses. Almost all secondary schools in New Zealand teach NCEA, but many schools offer CAIE and IB courses. Students can choose the system according to their own situation and the country where they want to study in the future. Giving students more opportunities to enter prestigious universities in their country and around the world is the best springboard for Ivy League schools. New Zealand’s high score rates in primary and secondary schools and the admission rate to prestigious schools are much higher than the world average.
- Chinese students will benefit a lot:Students can not only improve their English skills and experience life, but they can also choose to study in New Zealand starting from middle school, bypassing the high-stakes Chinese college entrance exam (Gaokao). This allows them to engage with a Western education system earlier, providing advantages in language adaptation and performance evaluation when applying for universities in the future. Unlike the "one exam determines everything" concept we are familiar with, New Zealand’s NCEA assessment system helps reduce stress on students and evaluates key exam content more precisely and comprehensively. New Zealand's student-centered educational philosophy offers maximum care and support for Chinese students. In contrast to the "cramming" and "standardized" educational models in China, New Zealand's primary and secondary education fosters personalized development, encourages independent thinking, and builds social skills, which fundamentally relieves parents of the burden. Additionally, New Zealand’s top primary and secondary schools emphasize talent cultivation, integrating hobbies and specialties such as music, sports, and the arts with academic development. This holistic approach allows students to develop in all aspects, participate in international competitions, and effortlessly achieve the kind of elite success exemplified by athletes like Eileen Gu.
- Low entry threshold:New Zealand is one of the most cost-effective countries to study abroad. The tuition fee is reasonable and the required guarantee funds are small. Chinese students also enjoy quotas for international students in New Zealand's primary and secondary schools and directly enjoy the resources of prestigious schools to avoid competitive pressure.
New Zealand education system flow chart - personalized academic development path for students
Note: Admission requirements may vary slightly due to different institutions and course offerings. Please consult Jianda Immigration and Study Abroad for details.
Overview of New Zealand education projects
Introduction to New Zealand’s primary and secondary education system
Introduction to the New Zealand secondary school curriculum system
New Zealand’s basic education lasts for thirteen years (China’s is 12 years), including six years of primary school, two years of junior high school, and five years of high school.
- NCEA structure: NCEA (National Certificate of Education) is the most important secondary school qualification in New Zealand. Its full name is National Certificate of Educational Achievement. NCEA is not only recognized by universities in New Zealand and Australia, but also highly respected internationally by prestigious schools in other countries. Students study NCEA Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 in the last three years of high school, namely Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13, and achieve the required credits for each level. The curriculum is flexible, with more than 40 courses offered each year, covering a wide range of areas such as accounting, art history, biology, business studies, Chinese, classical studies, dance, design and visual arts, digital technology, drama, earth and space Science, French, physics, psychology, etc. can allow students to further explore their respective areas of excellence.
- CAIE Cambridge International:The original name of the Cambridge International Assessment Department was CIE (Cambridge International Examinations) and was officially renamed CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) in September 2017. Cambridge International is a direct department of the University of Cambridge, providing internationally recognized courses and examination systems, awarding international qualifications Cambridge International A Level and Cambridge International IGCSE. In New Zealand, more than 40 schools are members and exam centers of Cambridge Schools New Zealand. Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications are recognized by all universities in the UK and over 500 US universities (including members of the Ivy League).
- International Baccalaureate Education Program (IB):The IB curriculum is not based on the curriculum system of any country in the world. It extensively absorbs the advantages of the mainstream curriculum systems of many contemporary developed countries and covers its main core contents. The IB course is a challenging and difficult course that enjoys high recognition. Currently, more than one million students in more than 4,000 schools in 147 countries around the world are studying the International Baccalaureate course. It is the most recognized examination by the world's top universities. One of the achievements. Some schools in New Zealand offer IB courses, please contact Jianda Immigration and Study Abroad for details.
Introduction to famous middle schools in New Zealand
ACG Parnell School
School Profile:
Parnell School was officially established in 1998 and was the oldest private junior high school in New Zealand at the time. After 10 years of development, Parnell School has developed into a high-level school that focuses on the individual development of students, including Parnell Primary School, Junior High School and Senior High School.
Parnell School is located in the famous Parnell area of Auckland, only a 10-minute drive from the center of Auckland. There are relatively convenient transportation systems from various satellite cities in Auckland. The school is adjacent to Domain Park, Auckland's famous scenic spot, close to Auckland's premier war and history museum, and surrounded by various cultural, artistic and sports facilities. These excellent facilities are within easy reach, providing Parnell students with excellent opportunities to engage with history, culture and the arts.
The school offers a wide range of courses to enable students to develop and have a multi-faceted and multi-faceted vision and be able to be competitive in higher-level academic courses. In the primary school stage, the school pays special attention to the development of students' numerical and literary skills so that students have a good foundation in reading and logical thinking. Students also need to learn to use new computer technology and skills proficiently and develop higher critical and creative thinking skills. All students in the junior high school stage are required to set their own goals and achieve their goals with the help and encouragement of teachers. At the end of each term, each student will have a meeting with the counselor to review whether the goals set in the past have been achieved and discuss setting new goals together. Students who show high academic ability in Grade 10 will have the opportunity to study mathematics and science subjects of the Cambridge International High School Examination Diploma and take the corresponding exams at the end of the year. All students in Grades 11-13 will study courses for the Cambridge International High School Examination Diploma. For international students whose academic and English proficiency levels do not meet the basic admission requirements, Parnell School has carefully arranged a 2-3 semester international preparation course. Through systematic training in students' English proficiency and some professional courses, they can overcome the discomfort experienced during the transition period and smoothly enter the mainstream curriculum.
Parnell School's main facilities:
The main teaching building of Parnell School was officially completed and put into use in 2007. It covers an area of 10,000 square meters and is a modern, multifunctional teaching building with a unique architectural style. The teaching building has professional and high-standard facilities, including a modern gymnasium with a retractable stand that can accommodate 350 people at the same time, a large library and restaurant, advanced art, drama, technology and computer classrooms, as well as networked classrooms and laboratories. The school's restaurant provides students with a variety of healthy and delicious food.
Students at Parnell School have access to a variety of sports facilities around the campus, including Parnell Tennis Club, the 11 Olympic Swimming Pool, and the ball fields at Domain Park. The school offers a variety of sports for students, including basketball, cricket, cross-country running, water polo, football, netball and tennis.
Parnell School Curriculum:
Parnell School offers courses in primary school (grades 1-6), junior high school (grades 7-10) and senior high school (grades 11-13). Parnell International College is a secondary school course that combines English training with one or more specialized courses. Its purpose is to help international students improve and master the English skills necessary for full-time study in New Zealand secondary schools. This course can help students improve their English skills step by step and gradually integrate with the study of mainstream courses. It is a high-quality course specifically for international students. In the International College Preparation Course, students' weekly schedule usually includes: English 18-20 hours; Mathematics 5 hours; Physical Education 1.5 hours.
Parnell School Auckland University/Auckland University of Technology direct train:
ACG Parnell College is a school under the New Zealand Academic Education Group, which is the exclusive designated school for the preparatory courses of the University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand. Students studying at Parnell College can enter the preparatory courses of the University of Auckland or Auckland University of Technology after completing the Yr12 course (equivalent to the second year of high school in China). Passing the preparatory course can guarantee admission to the University of Auckland or Auckland University of Technology.
Avondale College
School Profile:
Avondale College is a large, coeducational, day school in Auckland, offering a quality education to all students. The school has 2,600 students from 61 countries. The school is set on 14 hectares of well-kept parkland, with gardens, lawns, 7 sports fields, a multi-purpose sports field, two standard gymnasiums (one for 1,000), a gymnasium, and weights room. The high-tech library and information centre are equipped with CD ROM and internet access, swimming pool, 400-seat amphitheatre, TV recording equipment and top-of-the-line residential technology, including two platforms with internet access for 400 computers. The school's arts centre includes a 900-seat theatre, 3 drama rooms, and the school's music school has professional sound recording equipment, several practical studios and music technology rooms. Avondale School has achieved many academic successes, including: 4 times in the past 5 years, the highest academic award in New Zealand, 11th in New Zealand in the Year 7 university entrance examination, and the highest pass rate in the region. Avondale School is the most academically successful school in West Auckland. The school offers a "Advanced Program" specifically designed to expand the talents of students who are academically superior.
Features and advantages:
- In the past five years, he has won New Zealand's highest academic award four times.
- The school is ranked 11th in New Zealand for student university entrance exams
- The highest student pass rate in New Zealand
- The most academically successful school in West Auckland
- The school provides students with outstanding academic performance with a special "Advanced Course" designed to expand their talent.
- We have extensive experience in recruiting international students, and the application processing time is about one week.
Geographical location:
The school is located in the "City of White Sails" in New Zealand, in the center of Auckland's West End. The total population of the area is about 500,000. The school is close to the international airport and many beaches. The climate here is mild, with warm summers and cool winters.
School Facilities:
Avondale College's facilities include seven sports fields, a swimming pool and a new sports complex covering 4.24 hectares.
Course settings:
The bursary courses for Forms 3-7 include: Accounting, Practical Arts, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Literature, Economics, English, French, Geography, Maori, History, Information Technology, Calculus, Statistics, Music, Physical Education and Spanish. In addition to the above courses, Form 6 also includes: Computers, Dance, Drama, Electronics, Home Economics, Horticulture, Journalism, Laboratory Technology, Law, Mass Communication, Photography, Technical Drawing, Wood Design Technology and Metal Design Technology.
Mt Albert Grammar School
School Overview:
Mount Albert Grammar School is a national coeducational secondary school with a spacious campus in the heart of Auckland, just 20 minutes drive from Auckland Airport. The school was founded in 1922 and has a special spirit, pride and tradition. The school pays special attention to creating a friendly and supportive learning environment to encourage students to achieve excellent academic results. There are 2,300 students in the school.
School advantages and characteristics:
Established in 1922 as a public boys' secondary school, Mount Albert has maintained a strong school spirit and proud tradition, with its education excellence accredited to the international ISO9001 standard.
The school has a caring and supportive atmosphere that encourages the best possible academic achievement and is committed to providing every student with the full opportunity to develop to their full potential.
The school has been welcoming international students in a multicultural manner for more than 40 years. According to relevant information, the school has more than 100 international students from China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Bulgaria, Bangladesh and Melanesia.
Course settings:
The school arranges a complete set of academic, cultural and personal development courses for international students participating in FORM3-7. Students from non-English speaking countries can first participate in a complete English transition course or English tutoring course. Students can participate in a complete set of courses for secondary school study certificates, FORM6 certificates and university scholarships. Most of the students in this school can go to university or higher polytechnics.
Courses: Accounting, Agriculture, Art History, Art Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computer, Drama, Economics, English, Structural Engineering, Technology, Geography, History, Home Economics, Japanese, Law, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Statistics, Music, Physics, Physical Education, Science, German, Latin, Chinese, French, Gardening, Journalism, etc.
Auckland Grammar School
School Profile:
Auckland Grammar School (Auckland Grammar School), also known as "Auckland Arts School" and "Auckland Arts and Science Middle School" in Chinese, is a public boys' high school with a history of 140 years in New Zealand. It enrolls students from grade 9 to grade 13. In 2008, the school had 2,483 students, including some off-campus boarding students who boarded in Tibbs House near the school, making Auckland Grammar School one of the largest schools in New Zealand. Auckland Grammar School is recognized as one of the best high schools in New Zealand. The academic performance of its students has always been among the best in the country among all high schools, and it has also won numerous awards in sports every year. The school adheres to the concept of rigorous academic education and sound academic competition, advocates elite teaching and all-round development of students, and has sent a large number of outstanding graduates to world-class universities such as Oxford, Cambridge and the Ivy League in the United States.
Auckland Grammar School, with its reputation and fame, has historically been a selective school that admits students based on their academic performance and comprehensive abilities. Since the 1960s, when the government began to implement the school zone system, all students of school age within the Auckland Grammar School campus can enroll nearby. This has led to a rapid rise in housing prices in the school zone. The school zone of Auckland Grammar School is commonly known as the "Grammar Zone", which is about 160,000 to 200,000 New Zealand dollars (800,000 to 1 million RMB) more expensive than the surrounding areas of the same quality that are not in the "Grammar Zone". The school leadership has always been controversial about the school zone system adopted by the government. The school believes that the school zone system has led to a surge in housing prices in the area and prevented a large number of outstanding students from middle-class and lower-class families from attending Auckland Grammar School. Auckland Grammar School also accepts some international students. Currently, the school has about 80-90 international students, accounting for about 3% of the total number of students. The tuition fee for international students was NZ$20,000 in 2010, the highest fee for international students in New Zealand's public secondary schools.
School Honors:
Over the years, the school has trained a large number of outstanding talents, such as:
- 25 Rhodes Scholars: The Rhodes Scholarship is one of the most difficult scholarships in the world to apply for, with a global acceptance rate of only one in ten thousand in 2009. Scholars who receive this scholarship are all sent to study at Oxford University.
- 14 Girdlers Scholars: Scholars receiving this scholarship were sent to study at Cambridge University.
- 7 Fellows of the Royal Society of London: Auckland Grammar School is the only school outside the UK to have produced the most Fellows of the Royal Society of London.
- 1 Fields Medal winner: The Fields Medal is considered the Nobel Prize in mathematics. Professor 16 Vaughan Jones won the award in 1990.
- Over the years, Auckland Grammar School has trained a large number of social elites, and its alumni are now spread across the political, business and industrial circles of New Zealand and Australia. So far, Auckland Grammar School has trained more than 47 retired and current All Blacks players, the most among all schools in New Zealand.