The secondary education system in New Zealand is slightly different from that in China. Primary education in New Zealand is eight years (5- 12 years old). After primary school, middle school is divided into two stages: junior high school and senior high school. After entering middle school, the system arrangement is different. In most parts of China, middle schools are generally six-year: three years in junior high school and three years in senior high school. Middle schools in New Zealand are five-year, with two junior high schools and three senior high schools. There are also differences in appellation. New Zealand's junior high school is called Grade 9 and Grade 10 for four years and Grade 11, Grade 12 and Grade 13 for three years.
New Zealand middle schools can accept domestic junior high school graduates to study in New Zealand, which is different from the domestic saying that they need to finish 1 1 grade under the New Zealand middle school education system and then go to New Zealand high schools to study 12 and 13 grades. You can go to New Zealand to study for two years 12 and 13 after completing the domestic senior one course. After finishing the second year of senior high school in China, you can choose to study for the New Zealand University Foundation, or you can continue to study for the senior high school courses in New Zealand like New Zealand graduates with 12 grade. However, overseas experts advise students to start from grade 12.
Admission requirements for junior high school students to study in New Zealand
1. Basic academic requirements:
Students studying in high schools in New Zealand need to meet the conditions for graduating from junior high schools in China; When entering 1 1 level (equivalent to domestic 1 level), the age shall not exceed 18, and when entering 12 level (equivalent to domestic level 2), the age shall not exceed 19. High schools in New Zealand are not allowed to skip classes. It is recommended to study in New Zealand for at least 16 months. Generally speaking, schools do not allow students to change classes in 12 grade, because an incomplete 12 grade affects the number of courses, which makes students have a heavy academic burden in 13 grade and affects the probability of entering universities.
2. English requirements
New Zealand public schools generally do not require direct admission to IELTS, and schools provide special language counseling. Private schools generally have requirements for English, such as grade ACG113 or IELTS 5.0 for passing school exams, and IELTS 5.0 for grade ACG High School11/3; The preparatory course IB of AIC requires IELTS 4.5 or pass the school exam, and IB requires IELTS 5.0 or pass the school exam.
How much does it cost for junior high school students to study in New Zealand?
New Zealand high school tuition reference: 8,000 ~ 9,000 yuan/year for public middle schools; In terms of living expenses, Immigration New Zealand requires each student to spend at least NZ $7,000 per year. Generally, a student spends about NZ $7,000 to NZ $65,438 +0 1 0,000 a year, including accommodation, transportation and entertainment. On the whole, the cost of studying in New Zealand is about 80,000 to 65,438+10,000 RMB per year.
The visa for studying in New Zealand requires the applicant or his or her relatives who can act as guarantors to have a certain amount of deposit in the account, which can be used as a guarantee for tuition and living expenses for studying in New Zealand, and must have a certain period of deposit history. When proving the source of funds, there should be different proof materials in different situations. Study abroad guarantee in New Zealand is RMB 300,000 (depending on the length of the course).