Education South Canterbury welcomes your interest in studying here!

Education South Canterbury’s VISION:

“To be the catalyst for networking and co-operation amongst educational organisations and the South Canterbury business community in order to promote this region as a world-class centre for international education."

Industry speakers who have shared their knowledge and expertise with the cluster this year include the New Zealand Immigration Service, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, Inland Revenue Department and Ministry of Education.

International students studying in South Canterbury increase our understanding of other countries and cultures while improving our world-wide connections.

The city of Timaru is two hours drive from the international airport of Christchurch and two hours north of Dunedin. South Canterbury is a vibrant region of 42,000 people with excellent educational opportunities.

A friendly, welcoming region with all the amenities of a bigger city - cinemas, theatre, cafes, bars and restaurants (including ethnic restaurants such as Japanese, Thai, Korean, Indian).

The natural environment of the South Canterbury region offers the opportunity for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. For further information on the interesting things to do and see in South Canterbury please refer to www.southisland.org.nz plus for further information on business and economic profiles visit www.southcanterbury.org.nz.

Education South Canterbury Enquiries:

Principal Gleniti School 22 Heath Street Timaru New Zealand Tel: +64 3 686 0082 Fax: +64 3 686 0163 Email: office@gleniti.school.nz A state primary school offering quality teaching and learning proframmes for 400 students, Years 1 to 8 pupils.     International Student Programme Director Geraldine High School Mackenzie Street Geraldine New Zealand Tel: +64 3 693 0017 Fax: +64 3 693 0020 Email: Web: www.geraldinehs.school.nz A friendly, co-educational state secondary school of 570 students specialising in Outdoor Education and a full range of academic courses.     The Director of International Students Roncalli College P O Box 138, Wellington Street Timaru New Zealand Tel: +64 3 688 6003 Fax: +64 3 688 6002 Email: Web: www.roncalli.school.nz Catholic co-education; Years 9 – 13; 450 students; 25 international students; small; caring; friendly. Range of academic subjects plus extensive outdoor options.     The Director of International Students Timaru Boys’ High School Private Bag 903 Timaru New Zealand Tel: +64 3 688 8588 Fax: +64 3 688 8219 Email: Web: www.timaruboys.school.nz Focuses on academic excellence, traditional standards, supportive learning, sporting and cultural pursuits and has hostel and homestay options.     International Student Coordinator Waimate High School Paul Street Waimate New Zealand Tel: +64 3 689 8920 Fax: +64 689 8925 Email: Web: www.waimate-high.school.nz Rural co-educational school (ages 11-18) specialising in all areas which bring students’ success. We are actively developing an agriculture programme.

The Director of International Students Craighead Diocesan School Wrights Avenue Timaru New Zealand Tel: +64 3 688 6074 Fax: +64 3 684 2250 Email: Web: www.craighead.school.nz     The Director of International Students Mountainview High School Private Bag 907 Timaru New Zealand Tel: +64 3 684 7039 Fax: +64 3 684 7037 Email: Web: www.mountainview.school.nz A government co-educational high school established in 1901 but set on a new site with new buildings in 1983.     International Student Manager Opihi College (formerly Temuka High School) Richard Pearce Drive Temuka New Zealand Tel: +64 3 615 7442 Fax: +64 3 615 9987 Email: or Web: www.opihicollege.school.nz A co-educational high school from Year 7 to 13. 10 week intensive language course and ESOL support for international examinations.     The Director of International Students Timaru Girls’ High School P O Box 558 Timaru New Zealand Tel: +64 3 688 1122 Fax: +64 688 4254 Email: Web: www.timarugirls.school.nz Traditional state girls boarding school; small classes; modern facilities; extra tuition in English, IELTS; excellent academic record; safe learning environment.     International Student Enquiry Aoraki Polytechnic Private Bag 902 Timaru New Zealand Tel: +64 3 684 8240 Fax: +64 3 684 0809 Email: Web: www.aoraki.ac.nz   Principal Grantlea Downs School 65 Grants Road Timaru New Zealand Tel: +64 3 684 7706 Fax: +64 3 684 3157 Email: Web: www.grantleadowns.school.nz Highly recommended primary school for Year 1-8 (ages 5-13) with 320-335 students. "The country school in town."