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education IN MANUKAU - INFORMATION FOR NEWCOMERS
Schooling in New Zealand
Compulsory education in New Zealand is divided into primary, intermediate and secondary schooling.
The Team-Up programme is a Ministry of Education initiative, which provides information, ideas and materials to help parents support their children and get more involved in their education. Visit their website for education information for parents of migrant and refugee background children in different ethnic languages, as well information about Children with Special education needs.
http://www.teamup.co.nz/YoungChild/EducationAndChildcare/Migrants.aspx
- Early childhood starts from the 0 - 5 years of age. Work and Income offers a childcare subsidy for children under five attending an early childhood education service for three or more hours a week. More information on the Childcare Subsidy can be found at http://www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz/ or by calling 257 477.
- Enrolment: Parents can apply to enrol their child at any state school. Each school has its own 'zone' (based on its location) and your address must be in a school's zone before you can enrol your child at that school.http://www.schoolzones.co.nz/enrolmentzones/FAQ.aspx
- Primary schools are the first level. They cater for children from from entry to school (usually age five years) - to the end of year 6 (usually age 10). A child starting primary school for the first time between July (when the school roll is counted) and 31 December of a school year, and aged between five and six, will start in year 0. To view a list of primary and intermediate schools in Manukau City, click on the following link:
http://www.schoolzones.co.nz/enrolmentzones/Index.aspx- Secondary schools usually provide for students from year 9 (age 13) until the end of year 13 (age 17). To view a list of secondary schools in Manukau City, click on the following link: http://www.schoolzones.co.nz/enrolmentzones/Index.aspx
Tertiary institutions: Undergraduate degrees such as BA (Bachelor of Arts) or a BSc (Bachelor of Science) take 3 to 4 years to complete while vocational or professional training may take longer. The entry requirements for university are either an A or B Bursary or Higher School Certificate with at least three Cs.
University of Waikato Howick, Pukekohoe, Remurea, Manukau City Free phone 0800 924 528 Manukau Institute of Technology Newbury St, Otara Free phone 0800 626 252 New Zealand Institute Of Sport 33 Lambie Dve, Manukau City 09-262 4215 New Zealand Career College 8 Puhinui Rd,Manukau City 09-250 4652 Te Wananga o Aotearoa 15 Canning Crescent, Mangere 09-256 5900
