Detailed Profile

Cambridge High School

Unique features
Cambridge High School is a co-educational state school founded in 1883 and dedicated to providing the highest quality of education for its students.

Cambridge High School is sited on 8.5 hectares of attractively planted, spacious grounds close to town, in semi-rural surroundings. Cambridge offers a mild climate, a safe beautiful environment, and yet is only 15 minutes by car from Hamilton City, home of Waikato University, and 1.5 hours by car from Auckland International Airport.

Students from Cambridge High School have established a highly successful record at Waikato University and other New Zealand and overseas tertiary institutions.

The school prides itself in offering a balance of academic, sporting and cultural opportunities. We have welcomed international students since 1989 and value their presence in our school.

Student support
• Have hosted international students since 1989
• Decile 9 co-educational public high school
• Quality education
• International reputation
• Excellent facilities
• Great staff support for students
• Safe and beautiful environment
• At least four trips each year for international students
• Amazing opportunities
• Superb study destination
• You are able to study with New Zealand and international students from all over the world

Language (ESOL) support
Placement within the school will depend on the level of competence in English as assessed by the school. It is expected that students will have a basic level of English understanding. ESOL classes
are available at no extra charge.

Accommodation
All international students are placed into police-vetted accommodation in Cambridge. Most of our homestay families are located close to school.

Approximate fees in 2012 (GST inclusive)
Tuition: NZ$12,000 includes ESOL tuition and curriculum textbooks on loan. Insurance including medical and travel: NZ$600.

Contingency funds, including uniform, stationery and school-based costs: NZ$2000 (estimate).

Homestay placement fee: NZ$250. Homestay accommodation: NZ$220 per week.

Curriculum
Please visit our website to view our extensive range of curriculum subjects available.

Extracurricular activities
Please visit our website to see what activities are available for students to take part in.

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