Cambridge International Cambridge International is administered by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES). UCLES is one of the world's leading examining bodies. Established in 1863 it provides examination services in over 160 countries around the world. Although CAIE is based in the United Kingdom, and the structure of the Cambridge International awards is the same as the UK awards, its courses are designed for the international community. Cambridge offers three general secondary qualifications: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) - usually taken in Year 11 Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS) - usually taken in Year 12 Advanced Level (A Level) - usually taken in Year 13 Cambridge courses are generally assessed through external examinations. The different course components of each subject are assessed by separate examination papers, including practical work in the sciences. Students receive grades and percentage marks for each subject. Examinations are held twice a year in May/June and October/November. Students will generally sit their examinations in the October/November session. In a small number of courses the May/June session will be selected as the more appropriate. Cambridge qualifications are recognised internationally. They can be used as University Entrance qualification in New Zealand and overseas. THE INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (IGCSE ) - YEAR 11 Provides a foundation for higher level courses, especially AS/A Level. Subjects are generally studied at Year 11. Some subjects will be available in Year 12. In some IGCSE subjects there are two course levels - Core Curriculum and Extended Curriculum. The extended curriculum offers a more challenging course. The following grades are available: - Extended Curriculum : A*, A, B, C, D, E - Core Curriculum : C, D, E, F, G, H A ‘G’ grade is regarded as a minimum satisfactory performance against the learning objectives of each subject. ADVANCED LEVELS (AS/A2) - YEAR 12 Are the first half of a full A Level (the second half is known as A2) and are generally studied in Year 12. Some AS levels, developed by New Zealand schools in conjunction with CAIE, are only available as Year 13 courses. Cover the core, foundation aspects of a subject at an advanced level. Are worthwhile, stand-alone qualifications that can be used for tertiary entrance. Five pass grades are awarded: A, B, C, D, E. Marks below these are ungraded. A LEVEL (A2) - YEAR 13 An AS Level can be carried through to a full A Level by completing the second half of the syllabus known as A2. (There is no such thing as a separate, stand-alone A2 qualification). A2 courses are available as Year 13 courses and only to students who have already completed AS. A Level syllabuses offer challenging assessments to stretch the most able students. Students who have completed their AS course the previous year have the option of re-sitting the AS exam in their A2 year in order to improve their overall A Level grade. Five pass grades are awarded: A, B, C, D, E. Marks below these are ungraded. THE DUAL PATHWAY NCEA and Cambridge qualifications are available in Years 11, 12 and 13. Students have two pathways to qualification: Pathway 1 - NCEA Level 1 (Year 11), NCEA Level 2 (Year 12), NCEA Level 3 (Year 13) Pathway 2 - IGCSE (Year 11), AS Level (Year 12), A Level (Year 13) (Note: Multi-levelling can occur within each pathway.) COURSES AVAILABLE For more information about Cambridge International at Avondale College, please download our information booklet below. CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION BOOKLET RESULTS ACADEMIC NCEA CURRICULUM CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INNOVATION ACADEMY

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ENROLMENT PROSPECTUS UNIFORM & COLLEGE SHOP BUS INFORMATION ENROLMENT CHECK ZONE STREET LIST VIEW PROSPECTUS Enrolling for 2026 All students who live within the Avondale College zone are eligible to apply for enrolment to attend our school. Students must be enrolled by their parent or legal guardian. IN ZONE In Zone Applications: Open 14 July. Due ASAP. In Zone Interviews: The second round of in zone enrolment interviews will take place on 7-9 October. You will be sent a link via email to book your child's face-to-face interview. OUT OF ZONE Out of Zone Applications: Closed 4pm 27 August OOZ Ballot: 3 September OOZ Interviews: 7-9 October The following documents are required in order to successfully submit an enrolment application. Please ensure they are scanned, saved and ready to upload. Latest school report Birth certificate Proof of in zone address (a recent power bill) If not born in New Zealand, a copy of a passport and visa or proof of residency; and proof of refugee status (if applicable) Proof of legal guardianship (if applicable). In the case of caregivers, proof of caregiver status. In the case of Independent Youth, proof of status. Out of zone: Evidence of connection (if applicable). Eg: birth certificate of sibling who is a current student; If parent was a former student, evidence such as a class photo, school report, testimonial etc. Enrolment Interviews Apply for our 2026 intake below. *Note: Please do not print this online form. If you require a paper copy, please collect one from our office during office hours, M-F 8am-4pm. IN ZONE Y9 IN ZONE Y10-13 IN ZONE OUT OF ZONE Have closed for 2026 Online Enrolment Portal Academies To apply for our Sports Academy or Performing Arts Academy in 2025, please fill out the online form below. Our Directors will be in touch with more information in October/November. PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY SPORTS ACADEMY ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us.

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Held on 6 August 2020, Avondale College's Jazz & Soul night was a spectacular evening of music by some of the College's very best performers. The evening included items from our Jazz Academy students, a number of jazz combos, the Dale Soul band, the Avondale College Stage Band, Big Band, Gospel Choir and more! For many students, this was the first real opportunity they have had to perform this year, given the cancellation of events such as the Tauranga Jazz Festival, the Auckland Schools Jazz Festival, the KBB Music Festival - and it was clear that much hard work has been taking place in practice rooms, classrooms and at home throughout the year! Congratulations to the more than 100 performers who took part, and to Head of Jazz, Mr Mike Robinson, and the other dedicated music teachers and tutors on putting on such an entertaining evening! Enjoy just some items from the night in the video clips below. JAZZ & SOUL 2020 Blue Note Combo: Brother Hubbard Avondale College Big Band: No More Blues Five Spot Combo: Soy Califa 52nd Street Combo: 7 Ts Avondale College Big Band: Brother Mister Dale Soul: It's Got to be Real Toby & The Rest: Jazz Crimes Blue Note Combo: Strasbourg/ St Denis Dale Soul: Play that Funky Music Dale Soul: Master Blaster Avondale College Quintet: Train Five Spot Combo: Whisper Not Gospel Choir: Total Praise PERFORMERS Jazz Academy Kyle Burden – Tenor Sax Renzo Cawley – Trumpet Jakob Elijas – Trombone Si Si Fernando – Drums Zoe Anderson-Jones – Alto Sax Rahul Shetty – Drums Koito Segawa – Vocal Toby Zhang – Alto Sax Caitlin Rushton – Vocals Myah Eketone – Bass Francis Whall – Bass Alishha Bhatt – Alto Sax Jas Khakh – vocals Nathaniel Kirk – Drums/Guitar Ben Ridsdale – Alto Sax Feiyang Wu – Tenor Sax Bridget Stevenson – Bass Allegra D’Souza – Vocals James Penman – Trumpet Five Spot Combo Myah Eketone – Bass Ben Ridsdale – Alto Sax Simon Shilov – Tenor Sax Chester Rowland – Drums Lucas Wongso – Guitar Jakob Elijas – Piano Gospel Choir Ahleeniah Huch Alicia Sileli Angel Maene-Lokeni Arabella Mulumu Latu Apirathi Sivakumar Ashanti Ilagan Blessing Faaumuumu Dom Tupou Delores Lesatele Ephraim Matafai Ezekiel Leauga Grace Allen-Kemp Harmony Timu Jaynia Lafaele JJ Gaina Laizyarah Lafaele Leata Lealofi Mariam Sesiashvili Myrah Ah-Lin Samira Hamid Steven Tuitama-Muaiava Sylvia Tagaloa-leniu Tautiaga Gaina 52nd Street Combo Nuala Edmundson – Alto Sax Archie Hammond – Piano Leo Spykerman – Bass Abigail Shin-Kelso – Trombone Marvin Yuen – Drums Zennah Shin-Kelso – Trumpet Davi Binx– Guitar *Special guest Christian Tivoli – Bass Tamanna and Olivia Duet Tamanna Srivastava – Vocals Olivia Mallon – Guitar Toby and the Rest Toby Barrett – Tenor Sax Tyler Diprose – Bass Max Barrett – Drums Lucas Kewell – Piano Avondale College Quintet Max Crook – Drums Aaron Guo – Guitar Toby Barrett – Tenor Sax Tyler Diprose – Bass Sunwoo Oh – Piano Blue Note Combo Anna Neumann – Tenor Sax Lucas Kewell – Piano Owen Morgan – Drums Nathaniel Kirk – Drums Francis Whall – Bass Moi Oki – Alto/Baritone Sax Soulful Bruno Ferrada Rosati – Guitar Joseph Jaril Young – Guitar Nathaniel Kirk– Drums Feiyang Wu – Tenor Sax Alishha Bhatt – Alto Sax Francis Whall – Bass Samira Hamid – Vocals Katherine Lesatele – Vocals Dale Soul Christian Tivoli – Guitar Lionnixz Tuanai – Keys Leo Chen – Drums Moi Oki – Baritone Sax Alicia Silei – Bass Angel Maene-Lokeni – Vocals Ephraim Matafai – Vocals Delores Lesatele – Vocals Steven Tuitama-Muaiava – Vocals Anna Neumann – Tenor Sax Zennah Shin-Kelso – Trumpet Eleana Nash – Alto Sax Gypsy Jazz Group Lucas Wongso – Guitar Milli Manins – Violin Chisato Aida – Violin Francis Whall – Guitar Tyler Diprose – Bass Sacha Watts – Clarine

ARRIVAL INFORMATION Welcome to Avondale College! Thank you for choosing our school. We are really looking forward to meeting you. Before you leave home, you may like to know what to bring with you, and what to expect. Study hard, make friends and take full advantage of this wonderful opportunity. We look forward to welcoming you to our school and community! ACCOMMODATION The families caring for our international students offer a good standard of homestay accommodation, available in comfortable middle-class homes. Homes are carefully chosen by our Homestay Coordinator who maintains frequent contact with families and students to ensure satisfaction. Weekly homestay fees can be paid in advance to Avondale College for the duration of the student's stay. We will then pay the fees on your behalf into the homestay family's bank account. OUR LOCATION Avondale College is situated just 10kms south west of Auckland City, with easy access to many amenities and attractions. The following are just some benefits of our location: Close to beautiful West Coast beaches, parks and shopping malls Only 15 minutes from Auckland’s CBD and 20 minutes from International Airport Spacious grounds, lush green environment Close to public transport (train and bus) INTERNATIONAL OUR PROGRAMME INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENT ARRIVAL INFORMATION STUDENT STORIES HOSTING INFORMATION CONTACT US WHAT TO BRING Passport and current visa to study in NZ Travel/medical insurance policy Return airline ticket Prescription for any medications necessary Laptop Proof of purchase/receipts for any electronics eg mobile phone, laptop Adapter plug for electrical goods Personal items and clothes Spending money ARRIVAL IN NZ Make sure you let us know your flight and arrival details. We need these so that we can meet you at the airport. Pack your own bags. Do not carry anything for another person. When you arrive at Auckland airport you should have completed a Passenger Arrival Card. You must declare all food even if it is packaged. You are not allowed to bring fresh food into NZ. You should not carry a large amount of cash. You will go through Passport Control, Baggage Claim and Customs. After this you will see one of our staff, or your homestay family, waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. You will then be taken to your new home. If you get lost, or cannot see your name on a sign, ring the Homestay Manager, Mrs Amanda Brophy on 021 417 337 FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL Please arrive a couple of days before school starts. This will help you recover from jetlag and get ready for school. We run an orientation for all new students, to introduce you to our school. You will be expected to wear a school uniform Your English level will be assessed so that we know which class is best for you. YOUR SCHOOL PROGRAMME You will choose your subjects and be given a timetable. There are five classes a day, one hour for each subject. School begins at 8.50am and finishes at 3.15pm. Your homestay family will provide you with lunch, or you can buy it from our school canteen. If you are late, you must sign in at the Attendance Station. If you are absent for any reason, your homestay must notify the school by phone. If you are sick during the school day, you should see the school nurse. There is a huge range of sports and cultural activities offered at school. We recommend you join a club or a team - it is the best way to get to know other students. YOUR HOMESTAY FAMILY Your family has been specially chosen for you. They will act in place of your parents while you are in NZ. Make sure you have completed our questionnaire so that we understand your needs. All families have different habits and customs. It is important to find out what your new family expects of you. You will be given a Student Information Booklet during the orientation week. You should read and discuss this booklet with your host family. It answers most of the main questions you may have about the school, and living in NZ. It also includes all the homestay rules and guidelines, including the curfew times you must follow whilst you are in NZ. You will have your own room. You should ask them about use of the computer/internet. You will need to get a NZ SIM card for your phone and will need to open a NZ bank account. Your homestay family or our Homestay Co-ordinator will help you with these. Your family will show you how to get to school. NB You are not allowed to own nor drive a car while you are an international student at Avondale College. Most parents work (mother and father). Our Homestay Co-ordinator can be contacted in an emergency 021 417 337 if you need her. THE LOCAL AVONDALE AREA We are around 10 minutes’ drive from Auckland CBD and 25 minutes from Auckland Airport. It is a quiet family area with parks and beaches close by. There are good bus and train services to the city centre. You can use your student ID to get reduced bus fares. People of many different nationalities live in this area. The local libraries are excellent. The Westfield St Lukes Shopping Mall is 10 minutes by bus and is very popular. The Lynmall Shopping mall is also 10 minutes by bus Weather is moderate with few extremes of hot and cold, but it can be very changeable. In summer it can get to 27C (December - March) and in winter (July – August) it can be quite wet, with temperatures around 12C. Some people find our houses cold in winter, so bring warm clothes. GENERAL In NZ It is illegal to smoke or buy cigarettes under the age of 18 years. You cannot smoke in any enclosed public place. In NZ it is illegal to drink alcohol under 18 years. In NZ the emergency telephone number for ambulance, police or fire is 111. If you need to see a doctor, you must pay. You can claim the cost back on your insurance. If you have any questions, we are here to help you. 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OUR SCHOOL TEAM FACILITIES COMMUNITY HISTORY BOARD & POLICIES BELL TIMES VACANCIES Mrs Lyndy Watkinson AVONDALE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL “In a caring and positive environment, Avondale College will provide an education which enables all students to achieve personal standards of excellence in academic work as well as in the supporting areas of physical, cultural and social development.” - MISSION STATEMENT PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME NAU MAI, HAERE MAI Avondale College is a high performing, diverse, co-educational secondary school located ten minutes from central Auckland. Our school motto, Kohia ngā Taikākā , establishes our commitment to provide opportunities for all students to strive for academic, sporting and creative excellence, within an aspirational and caring environment. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity, provide the foundation for our community. These shared values are the basis for student-focused relationships which allow our large school to have a strong family feel. Students are at the HEART of all that we do, and our committed, expert teachers work to support students to reach their potential both within and beyond the classroom. Through our teaching and learning programmes, students are encouraged to communicate effectively, work independently, question, inquire and develop creative solutions. Avondale College students consistently achieve excellent academic results, across all areas of the school. Our curriculum has strong learning pathways with flexible, innovative courses, providing relevant opportunities for all. As well as the NCEA curriculum we offer Cambridge International qualifications, providing an alternative pathway to top universities and career opportunities, both in New Zealand and overseas. Our Innovation Programme offers a third qualification pathway, with Avondale College awarding more industry based IT certifications than any other provider in New Zealand, including universities. Our students have gained 19 top-10 places in the Microsoft World Championships over the past 10 years, including 1st in the World in PowerPoint. Beyond the classroom we provide an extensive co-curricular programme, with a breadth of opportunity for all students to connect to the wider life of our school. In recent years many of our students have represented New Zealand in sport, our Performing Arts groups have won multiple awards and our cultural groups are nationally and internationally recognised. Our environment groups, debating teams and advocacy groups, such as World Vision, provide students with opportunities to question topics of local, national and international concern, and to make positive contributions towards inclusive solutions. Our well-established academies provide a connection between our academic and co-curricular programmes. Students from Year 9 can participate in the Sports, Performing Arts and Innovation Academies, and the Scholars Academy offers extension opportunities to senior students. Avondale College has state-of-the-art buildings and facilities. As a result of a major re-build, our learning spaces are purpose built, modern and connected to our world class IT network. Our students benefit from well-appointed classrooms, as well as specialist technology, performing arts, science and sports buildings, all within expansive, landscaped surroundings. At Avondale College, our expectations are high, opportunities abound, and role models are plentiful. Our students achieve the exceptional and graduate from our school ready to make a positive contribution to their wider community. We look forward to welcoming you to Avondale College. Lyndy Watkinson Principal ERO REPORT Education Review Office Summary “ a school culture that promotes high levels of student success The provision of broad career pathways in the curriculum Strong systems and processes to support students’ wellbeing Teachers' commitment to professional learning to advance their teaching strategies Established evaluative processes for reflection and school improvement” READ THE FULL REPORT Find out more about our ERO Report ERO Report MOTTO & HEART VALUES Kohia Ngā Taikākā COLLECT THE HEARTWOOD The school has a motto of which it is justly proud. Literally it means "to collect the heartwood", to strive after the best things in life and to work, play and act in a manner that will bring credit to each individual and to the College. Pepeha

CO-CURRICULAR THE ARTS SPORT TAUREWA CAMP GROUPS SPORTS ACADEMY PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY SPORTS ACADEMY The Avondale College Sports Academy is a high-performance programme aimed at taking our most talented junior sportsmen and sports women to the next level by nurturing their ability and moulding them into healthy, productive and talented athletes. Our philosophy is to develop a programme that not only instils the ethos of Avondale College but inspires our students to succeed in all aspects of life at the College and beyond. In addition to their specialist coaching and classroom studies, Sports Academy students are expected to further their expertise and engagement through participation in Avondale College sports teams. Many students have progressed from this level to compete in Auckland representative teams, and some to higher honours nationally. Some of our Academy graduates have even been selected to full (adult) national squads whilst still at school. The goal of the Academy is to provide students with the highest level of coaching and the highest level of competition. YEAR 9 Five mornings a fortnight (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, then Tuesday and Thursday) Sessions usually run from 7:30am to 8:45am Expert coaching by highly qualified and experienced elite coaches Practical sessions focus on developing basic skills, acquiring more advanced skills and developing game understanding YEAR 10 Building on the Year 9 programme, the Year 10 Sports Academy programme follows a curriculum pathway through Physical Education with a mixture of sports-related theory, practical application and coaching in the six Sports Academy codes. Five lessons a fortnight timetabled during school hours (three practical, two theory related) Expert coaching by elite coaches Practical sessions focusing on development of skills and game understanding Theory lessons including topics such as physiology, anatomy and nutrition The programme is designed to not only capture the imagination of students and nurture their abilities but also to underpin the NCEA credits they will be accelerated to attempt in Term 3 For more information, contact: sportsacademy@avcol.school.nz To apply for the Sports Academy, fill out the online form on our Enrolments page

INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENT To make an enquiry or to apply for Avondale College's International programme, please click on the below links. APPLY NOW ENQUIRE NOW International Enrolment INTERNATIONAL OUR PROGRAMME INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENT ARRIVAL INFORMATION STUDENT STORIES HOSTING INFORMATION CONTACT US INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES For an up-to-date list of our fees, please click the relevant button below. If the student needs Avondale College to arrange accommodation for them, please select Homestay Fees. If the student plans on living with a parent, a relative or a family friend when they attend Avondale College, please select Designated Caregiver (DCG) Fees. 2026 FEES - (Homestay) 2026 FEES - (Designated Caregiver) 2027 FEES (Homestay) SCAM WARNING To protect yourself from fraud and scams, be wary of paying through a third party, even if discounts are offered. Scammers may contact you on social media, or be recommended by a friend and offer a deal where you pay them a “discounted” amount and they will then pay the full amount to the School on your behalf. There have been incidents in which scammers make payments to the institution using stolen credit cards and these payments are eventually declined. Victims in these situations lose the money they paid to the scammer and several weeks into semester students find out their fees are still outstanding. To ensure you’re protected from scams, stay up to date with the latest warnings on Scamwatch .

Hireage of Sports Facilities To find out more about hiring our small or larger gymnasium, hockey turf, dance studios, squash courts, netball or tennis courts, fields and more, please contact our Community Facilities Manager, Bevan Jones zjob@avcol.school.nz