International Student information
Support and student welfare
You are our number one priority. At Oxford Area School we pride ourselves in providing a high level of professional and pastoral support to all of our international students. Our Homestay Coordinator will meet you at the airport on arrival. Our International Dean will help you with your academic and school needs.
Orientation
When you arrive at the school, you will attend a programme of orientation and get advice on your course of study. You will have an English test on arrival so we can place you in an appropriate English course.
Homestay
Carefully selected home stay families host all students, and the Homestay Coordinator is always available to help and guide you starting life in a new culture and new environment. You will have 24/7 contact with the Homestay Coordinator. International students are welcomed into our small community and encouraged to become part of it. Homestays are either in the village or on lifestyle blocks or surrounding farms.
Code of Practice
Oxford Area School is a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. The Code can be downloaded from here http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/caring-for-international-students/
ESOL programme
You will receive appropriate English Language (ESOL) assistance according to your needs established through initial and on-going testing by qualified staff. Each student arrives in New Zealand with different language knowledge and abilities. The department has specialised individual programs to support your learning both in and out of the classroom.
Subject choices
There are many subjects to choose from with the help of your dean. Go to the curriculum pages of the website.
For Outdoor Education information please go to the dedicated Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Oxford-Area-School-Outdoor-Education for the latest photos. Contact us for details on the course on offer for when you want to be here.
Equine studies, hosted by an outside provider, is possible to take in the holiday breaks in April, July and September.
Facilities
Oxford Area School has gone through a major rebuild so there is a new purpose built buildings incorporating the latest in teaching technology and ideas. We have extensive sports fields and we are surrounded by the large village showgrounds. We have the usual specialist teaching spaces that you would find in much larger city schools.
Learning in New Zealand
New Zealand schools are focused on the learning of individuals and the classrooms are interactive and often fun.
New Zealand teachers are dedicated to bringing out the best in your child.
Your child will return home with improved English speaking skills and improved problem solving strategies.
New Zealand gives your child a high quality educational experience and the opportunity to grow.
You will both return home with new skills, knowledge and new friends.
How to apply.
Once you are ready to apply to study at Oxford Area School, please do the following:
Read the International Policies and Procedures Document and the summary of the Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students
1. Fill out and sign the Primary Student and Secondary Student Contracts (must be signed by student and parents)
2. Send the signed International Application and Tuition Agreement either:
3. Include the following with your application:
We will let you know by email that we have received your application and we will consider it as soon as possible.
Successful applicants will be issued an invoice for fees and an Offer of Place.
You can then apply for your student visa.
Agents
Oxford Area School works in partnership with agents from different countries. If you are wanting to contact one of our agents then please email us at international@oxford.school.nz and we will give you the contact details. They can help you apply and to get your student visa.
If you are an agent interested in becoming a partner of Oxford Area School please contact the Director of International Charlotte Davis international@oxford.school.nz.
You are our number one priority. At Oxford Area School we pride ourselves in providing a high level of professional and pastoral support to all of our international students. Our Homestay Coordinator will meet you at the airport on arrival. Our International Dean will help you with your academic and school needs.
Orientation
When you arrive at the school, you will attend a programme of orientation and get advice on your course of study. You will have an English test on arrival so we can place you in an appropriate English course.
Homestay
Carefully selected home stay families host all students, and the Homestay Coordinator is always available to help and guide you starting life in a new culture and new environment. You will have 24/7 contact with the Homestay Coordinator. International students are welcomed into our small community and encouraged to become part of it. Homestays are either in the village or on lifestyle blocks or surrounding farms.
Code of Practice
Oxford Area School is a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. The Code can be downloaded from here http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/caring-for-international-students/
ESOL programme
You will receive appropriate English Language (ESOL) assistance according to your needs established through initial and on-going testing by qualified staff. Each student arrives in New Zealand with different language knowledge and abilities. The department has specialised individual programs to support your learning both in and out of the classroom.
Subject choices
There are many subjects to choose from with the help of your dean. Go to the curriculum pages of the website.
For Outdoor Education information please go to the dedicated Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Oxford-Area-School-Outdoor-Education for the latest photos. Contact us for details on the course on offer for when you want to be here.
Equine studies, hosted by an outside provider, is possible to take in the holiday breaks in April, July and September.
Facilities
Oxford Area School has gone through a major rebuild so there is a new purpose built buildings incorporating the latest in teaching technology and ideas. We have extensive sports fields and we are surrounded by the large village showgrounds. We have the usual specialist teaching spaces that you would find in much larger city schools.
Learning in New Zealand
New Zealand schools are focused on the learning of individuals and the classrooms are interactive and often fun.
New Zealand teachers are dedicated to bringing out the best in your child.
Your child will return home with improved English speaking skills and improved problem solving strategies.
New Zealand gives your child a high quality educational experience and the opportunity to grow.
You will both return home with new skills, knowledge and new friends.
How to apply.
Once you are ready to apply to study at Oxford Area School, please do the following:
Read the International Policies and Procedures Document and the summary of the Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students
1. Fill out and sign the Primary Student and Secondary Student Contracts (must be signed by student and parents)
2. Send the signed International Application and Tuition Agreement either:
- By email to international@oxford.school.nz
- By fax to +64 3 312 4824
- By post to Oxford Area School, 52 Bay Road, Oxford 7430, New Zealand
3. Include the following with your application:
- A copy of your passport
- Your most recent school report (with a brief explanation in English)
- A letter of recommendation from the Principal or a teacher at your most recent school (in English)
We will let you know by email that we have received your application and we will consider it as soon as possible.
Successful applicants will be issued an invoice for fees and an Offer of Place.
You can then apply for your student visa.
Agents
Oxford Area School works in partnership with agents from different countries. If you are wanting to contact one of our agents then please email us at international@oxford.school.nz and we will give you the contact details. They can help you apply and to get your student visa.
If you are an agent interested in becoming a partner of Oxford Area School please contact the Director of International Charlotte Davis international@oxford.school.nz.
| International prospectus.pdf |