ProspectusShaping our future

Contents3 Principal’s Welcome

4 Learner Centred

5 100% NCEA Success

6 Leading School for Girls

8 Explore Opportunities

10 Visual and Performing Arts

12 Sciences and Mathematics

13 Sports Academy

14 Course Structure

16 Engaging Community

18 Boarding

20 Embracing Internationalism

21 Forward Thinking

22 Exquisite Surroundings

24 Enrolment

26 Schedule of Fees

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Woodford House is a boutique, girl-centric school where everyone knows everyone else and, very quickly, new faces become firm friends and part of the Woodford family.

Our confidence in our relationships means we have a solid foundation to achieve personal excellence in all our pursuits whether academic, sporting, cultural or spiritual.

Alongside our rich history and traditional values, we are focused on the future. Woodford girls are building the skills, experiences, competencies, attitude and resilience required to move into life roles that will see them influence, participate, inspire and grow to be exceptional women.

Woodford House is a wonderful world to be part of and we invite you to partner with us on your daughter’s journey.

Julie Peterson, Principal

A warm welcome to Woodford House. We have been welcoming new girls, families and friends to this beautiful site for more than 100 years, and with every new arrival we are reminded of how lucky we are to live and learn in such a safe, secure and stunning setting.

Welcome

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Learner CentredOver a century of educational excellenceWoodford House delivers the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) curriculum, which is well-recognised and highly regarded by employers.

It is used for selection by universities, both in New Zealand and in other countries including the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Europe, Germany, Thailand, India and the Republic of Korea.

Woodford House students have traditionally and consistently achieved highly in NCEA. Our results in 2015 position us as a leading girls’ school in New Zealand.*

*New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016. www.nzqa.govt.nz

Year 11 students gaining NCEA Level 1

100% 83.8% 100%

Year 12 students gaining NCEA Level 2

100% 87.5% 100%

Year 13 students gaining NCEA Level 3

100% 81.7% 95.5%

Year 13 students gaining university entrance (UE)

97.7% 61.7% 88.6%

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100% NCEA Success

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Leading School for GirlsSafe, challenging and holisticEverything we do at Woodford House is focused around ongoing learning and personal excellence, whether that is in the classroom, on stage, in Chapel or on the sports ground.

Our small class sizes combined with exceptional teachers provide each girl with the opportunity to excel in her own learning goals.

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Explore OpportunitiesInnovative, creative and collaborativeStudents are given the opportunity to explore different subjects to help them discover their passions and strengths.

Our wireless campus encourages students to learn anywhere and anytime using the latest Information and Communication Technology.

By engaging high calibre speakers and presenters, the Woodford House Scholarship Academy creates a stimulating environment for girls to excel in their chosen courses. Through the Scholarship Academy, girls are inspired to aim higher and farther for life after Woodford House.

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Visual and Performing ArtsPassion, creativity and excellence

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Sciences and Mathematics

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Sports Academy‘Leave the jersey in a better place’Woodford House thrives in local, regional and national sporting codes. Our teams travel to national tournaments every year and some students participate in international competitions. Woodford House has a unique Sports Academy that helps girls become great athletes and leaders.

Through the Sports Academy, girls develop their leadership skills, network with professional athletes, hear from remarkable guest speakers and receive mentoring from life and sport coaches.

Many of our girls have gone on to become national and world champions in their chosen sport.

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Course Structure

Art

Technology

English

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Language Studies

Mathematics

Music

Science

Social Studies

Physical Education

Religious Studies

Drama

Art

Design - Graphics

Textiles Technology

Food Technology

English

Business Studies

French

Spanish

Te Reo

Mathematics

Music

Science

Social Studies

Physical Education & Health

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Drama

Art

Technology

English

-

French

Spanish

Te Reo

Mathematics

Music

Science

Social Studies

Physical Education & Health

Religious Studies

Drama

This table shows the courses taught at Woodford House, and the year levels at which they are available.Non-italicised text indicates the compulsory core subjects. Italicised text indicates optional subjects.

YEARS 7 AND 8 YEAR 10YEAR 9

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YEAR 11 YEAR 13YEAR 12

Art

Design - Graphics

Materials Technology

Food and Nutrition

English

Accounting

Economics

French

Spanish

Te Reo

Mathematics

Music

Science and Health

Geography

History/Classical Studies

-

Physical Education

-

Drama

Art - Painting

Art - Photography

Art - Design

Art - Printmaking

Design - Graphics

Materials Technology

Food and Nutrition

English

Accounting

Economics

French

Mixed Mathematics

Mathematics with Calculus

Mathematics with Statistics

Music

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Geography

History

Classical Studies

Physical Education

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-

Practical Art

Art - Photography

Art - Design

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Design - Graphics

Materials Technology

Food and Nutrition

English

Accounting

Economics

French

Mathematics

Music

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Geography

History

Classical Studies

Physical Education

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Drama

Students in the senior school may study multi-level courses if appropriate.

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Engaging CommunityPurpose and connectednessFriendships last a lifetime at Woodford House. Girls are well connected from the day they arrive to the day they graduate, and beyond.

Having a strong network of peers, teachers, parents, mentors and members of the community is essential to enjoying their time at school. It also opens the doors of opportunity for years to come.

Upon graduation, girls are then taken into the arms of a passionate alumni community where bonds are strengthened even further.

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BoardingA sense of belongingBeing a boarder is so much more than living at school. It is about being part of an extended family and feeling comfortable, nurtured and safe in a home away from home.

Girls who are deeply cared for, included and respected as an individual will feel a strong sense of belonging. This then leads to self-belief and becoming the best they can be.

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Embracing InternationalismThriving in a global village

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Forward ThinkingLeading the wayWe are living in one of the most innovative decades ever and we, as educators, need to prepare your girls for a future that is largely unknown but extremely exciting.

Woodford House has a solid foundation and a rich history that is built upon every day to ensure we are leading the way in girls’ education. Take a walk through our classrooms and you will see the girls using digital devices, coding websites, thinking critically and connecting globally.

We pride ourselves on being innovative, creative and collaborative so your girls are not only well-equipped for a changing world, but they have the ability to lead the way confidently.

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Exquisite SurroundingsLiving in the heart of New ZealandHawke’s Bay is a beautiful location, with an abundance of activities available both indoors and out to ensure an exciting lifestyle for overseas students.

Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand’s most environmentally pristine regions, which offers all the experiences and variety of the big cities without the stress and rush, allowing you to live life to the fullest while you learn.

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Woodford House is situated on 18-hectares of beautiful park-like grounds.

We have a 25 metre swimming pool, an astroturf, football fields, tennis courts and two gymnasiums. We also have specialist facilities for art, photography, design and technology. The school is a short walk to shops, cafés and a movie theatre.

Enrolment

WELCOME TO WOODFORD HOUSE

THE START OF YOUR JOURNEY TO BECOMING A WOODFORD GIRL

COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM

Download: www.woodford.school.nz Email: international@woodford.school.nz

ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER

Complete the Acceptance of Offer letter and provide an indication of when fees will be paid.

APPLY FOR STUDENT VISA

PROVISIONAL OFFER OF PLACE

If accepted, you will be sent a Provisional Offer of Place.

PAYMENT OF FEES

Once the student visa has been granted in principle, all tuition fees are to be paid directly to Woodford House.

OFFER OF PLACE The school will send you a receipt of payment and an official Offer of Place.

DEPART HOME COUNTRY

Once you receive your approved student visa, you can start your journey to New Zealand.

Submit your visa application to New Zealand Immigration in your country along with your offer letter.

Schedule of FeesFees and Enrolment Costs for One School Year(Shorter stays can be arranged - four school terms per year)

(NZ$ including GST)

Tuition Fee(Inclusive of international student levy and compulsory textbooks)

$20,000

Accommodation(This includes boarding accommodation in term time and homestay during six weeks of school break)

$17,000

Administration Fee $2,000

Uniform $1,500

Insurance (Per year)

$580

Personal Spending Account (Per year and refundable)Spending varies from student to student and may include: stationery, internet, printing, school and sports trips, school camps, music tuition, speech and drama tuition, additional uniform items, taxi fares, telephone calls, general outings and concerts, etc.

$5,000

Woodford Alumni Association Lifetime Membership(One-off and non-refundable)

$500

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