ACG New Zealand International College

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ACG New Zealand International College
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ACG New Zealand International College
345 Queen Street, Central Auckland, New Zealand
Coordinates 36°51′16″S174°45′45″E / 36.854451°S 174.762604°E / -36.854451; 174.762604 Coordinates: 36°51′16″S174°45′45″E / 36.854451°S 174.762604°E / -36.854451; 174.762604
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TypePrivate school - secondary (Year 9-15)
Established2005
PrincipalMark Haines
Enrollment549 students
Website www.acgedu.com/nz/nzic

ACG New Zealand International College (ACG NZIC) is a private school, owned by the Academic Colleges Group New Zealand. The school's curriculum provides pathways to tertiary study for international students. It has premises in Auckland City, in the central business district. [1] The school has been restructured since the 2005 ERO review as part of an endeavour to provide better tuition for international students. [2]

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The University of Auckland Foundation programme

The University of Auckland Foundation programme [3] have been developed for international students and students whose first language is not English, to offer preparation for bachelor's degree study.

The Foundation programme is taught on behalf of the University by the Academic Colleges Group. Foundation study usually takes a year, although accelerated six month programmes are available to suitably qualified students. The Foundation programme is designed to develop skills in:

Requirements

Entry to undergraduate degree programmes at The University of Auckland will depend on achieving: [3]

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies programme

The ACG NZIC offers The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies programme, [4] [5] accredited by the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee. In addition, at the inner city campus the ACG English School, a division of the college, has the primary objective of improving students' English in preparation for IELTS examinations and future study. The courses offered by the college have NZQA accreditation. [6]

The University of Auckland Certificate of Foundation Studies belongs to the University of Auckland. Successful completion of the Certificate in Foundation Studies guarantees entry into The University of Auckland and is accepted by all New Zealand universities. [2] [7]

Student achievement

Student achievement is monitored by examinations set by ACG staff and moderated by the University of Auckland personnel. [2]

Pastoral care

The pastoral care of students is a feature of the college. The college emphasises the importance of students being happy in both their classes and homes so that they progress well academically. Student attendance is closely monitored. The deans and group tutors provide academic and social support for students and promote their personal well-being. [8]

Use of ICT

The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) is a feature of the college. Teachers make use of ICT to facilitate teaching and learning and to provide learning resources. [2]

The college provides equipment that enhances student learning. Staff and students have access to computers. [2]

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