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High School of Year 9 Secondary Education

Villa Maria College

Christchurch, New Zealand
1 year
English
On campus
High School

About the program

Year 9 at Marist College is a girls-only year of the New Zealand Curriculum for international students in Auckland.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Year 9 Secondary Education. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

Year 9 Secondary Education Specialist
Year 9 Secondary Education Associate

Curriculum

One school year of the New Zealand Curriculum in the junior school: compulsory core subjects (English
Mathematics
Science
Social sciences
Health and physical education) plus rotating options in languages
Arts and technology. Year 10 students may also begin NCEA assessments. ESOL classes are available. Details per the school's course selection booklet.

Entry requirements

Academic

Girls only. Most recent school report (with English translation)
letter of reference from current school teacher or principal
letter from the student in English
passport
portrait photo
vaccination certificate if available
baptism certificate if Catholic

Accepted academic background

Girls only. Most recent school report (with English translation), Letter of reference from current school teacher or principal, Letter from the student in English, Passport, Portrait photo, Vaccination certificate if available, Baptism certificate if Catholic

Documents you’ll need

Student introduction letter in English
Current passport
Portrait photo
Most recent school report with English translation
School teacher or principal reference letter

How to apply

Review the international enrolment requirements. Prepare the student introduction letter and required identity and school records. Complete the online international enrolment form and upload the supporting documents. Await the school admission decision and invoice. Pay the required fees after receiving the invoice. Obtain the Offer of Place and apply for the appropriate student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,484 NZD
Application fee	$600 NZD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Villa Maria College, Upper Riccarton
Faculty or school	Villa Maria College
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
April 2027
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Program starts
July 2027
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Program starts
October 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.