Logan Park High School aims to provide the best possible education and pastoral care for its students, offering excellent opportunities for them to develop academic, cultural and sporting strengths. It has a friendly and caring atmosphere. We are experienced in providing education and care to overseas students. We currently have around 30 overseas students from about 15 different countries.

 

The school is only five minutes walk from the University of Otago in Dunedin, the "educational capital" of New Zealand. Close to all student facilities it is surrounded by trees, hills and a park. It has modern classrooms including a well-equipped library and mathematics block, social studies block, science and computer laboratories. Dunedin is a clean, safe and beautiful city with a sense of history. It is situated on a spectacular harbour and is surrounded by many superb beaches, at some of which you can see penguins, albatrosses and seals.

 

Logan Park High School prepares students for further education at universities and polytechnics. The school offers a wide range of courses and has a reputation for academic excellence, with many students going on to university.

 

Students will be offered preparation classes for a variety of tertiary requirements, including National Certificate of Educational Achievement [NCEA] and IELTS if necessary. Students will also enter New Zealand Speech Board Examinations.

 

Students are required to pass at least 14 credits in each of 3 subjects at Level 3, NCEA and 4 credits in reading and 4 in writing at Level 2 English, NCEA.

 

Students are offered extra English support at each year level. They can benefit from up to 8 hours of ESOL per week which will include general English and support to gain NCEA English credits.

 

Logan Park High school students from years 9 -12 are required to wear a uniform while at school, school-related events, and while travelling to and from school. Year 13 students have a dress code for acceptable mufti. Uniform information can be found here.

 

As well as its high academic reputation, the school is particularly well-known for its strengths in Drama, Art and Music and Outdoor Education. A wide range of sports and cultural activities is available. International students are encouraged to participate in at least one extra-curricular activity.

 

All New Zealand schools have a four-term year. The year begins near the beginning of February and ends in early December for the junior school and mid-November for senior students. Senior exams are held throughout November and early December. We strongly recommend that students arrive in time for the start of the school year, when course work begins. Those who arrive in the second half of the year will probably have to repeat a year. Students will only be accepted in Term 4 in exceptional circumstances.

 

N.B. Class tuition for Year 11, 12 and 13 students ends in early November.

 

A student visa is only valid if a student is attending a full time course (which consists of five subjects) and can be revoked at any time if attendance requirements are not met. Immigration now requires 80% attendance for visa compliance. Students who are sick for more than a day are recommended to make a doctor's appointment and there are Asian doctors available if preferred. An absence of more than 3 days requires a doctor's certificate.

Students are not permitted to take time off for travel during school time except in exceptional circumstances and with the permission of their families or carers.

 

Logan Park High School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website.

 

Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz.

 

Most international students are not entitled to publicly-funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at www.moh.govt.nz.

 

The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz.