Marlborough Girls College
Marlborough Girls College is a Girl's School in Blenheim, South Island New Zealand
Founded in 1963 in Blenheim, New Zealand, the Marlborough Girls' College today comprises about 1055 students. Classes 9-13 are taught. In addition to a well-founded academic education, the students receive a variety of opportunities for extracurricular, sporting activities.
The college has a remarkable history of academic, sporting and cultural achievements. International students are warmly welcomed and appreciate their positive contribution to the college atmosphere as an enrichment.
Value - Motto - Vision
With its motto: Virtutem Doctrina Parat - "Learning prepares for life", the Marlborough girls' school strives for grounded and performance-oriented values.
College Information
Marlborough is a beautiful small town in New Zealand's largest wine-growing area
The area around Blenheim is marked by the highest number of sunny hours in the year with average summer temperatures of 27 ° C and 13 ° C in winter. The unique landscape is perfect for swimming, fishing, boating, camping, hiking and skiing!
Especially many young people live in the open and friendly region. The college is only 10 minutes on foot from the center of Blenheim and 10 minutes from the airport.
Based on their performance aspirations, the Marlborough Girls' College is very well equipped:
- Music and theater rooms
- Research laboratories
- 5 Computer Laboratories
- Bookstore
- Graphic Design Studio
- Dance studio,
- Gym
- Hairdressing salon,
- Whanau Room,
- Art studios
- Career Center
- Student Canteen
- Large sports fields: tennis courts and netball courts
International students are always welcome at Marlborough Girls' College. Your enriching influence on college life is recognized and appreciated. An international department takes care exclusively of the interests of all international students - from the academic education, through to the integration and their journey to social connections.
In addition, the international department organises special activities such as getting to know New Zealand culture, new sports and hobbies, as well as excursions to Nelson and Wellington, for example.
Language teaching English
Qualified English teaches the school's English teachers and prepares beginners for pre - university courses as well as for the International English Exams (IELTS). In the continuing computer-assisted Logan Park High School English lessons, the classes do not include more than 12 students.
At Marlborough Girls' College, students aged 13 to 18 are educated according to the New Zealand curriculum. With subjects from all areas as well as various special areas, students are optimally prepared for their studies or further education. The college in particular expects high motivation and willingness to work from international students.
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Netball
- Softball
- Rugby
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Polo
- Badminton
- Golf
- Tennis
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Skiing
- Riding
- Rudern
- Shooting
- Athletics
- Yachting
The Performing Arts Courses provide a range of opportunities for students who are interested in developing their drama and music skills. Senior Students have the opportunity to join:
- Visual Arts
- Drama
- Graphic Design
- Instrumental Music
- Maori Performing Arts
- Pasifika Performing Arts
- Photography
- Extra-Curricular
New Zealand is famous for its beautiful environment and we encourage our International Students to have first-hand experience in the outdoors. Our Outdoor Education Programme allows our students to go into the outdoors and learn skills including bush-walking, kayaking, mountain-biking, river crossing, rock climbing and skiing.
Year 10 students have the opportunity to explore the beautiful Nelson Lakes here while staying at Lake Rotoiti Lodge.
Year 12 and 13 students have the opportunity to join our Outdoor Education programme which are full year courses and based primarily in the Marlborough region.
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Marlborough Girls College Enrolment Service
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