Burnside High School with Go to New Zealand
One of New Zealand’s largest secondary schools, Burnside High School is located on a spacious 16.2 hectares in Christchurch
Burnside High School
One of New Zealand’s largest secondary schools, Burnside High School is well-placed to offer a large range of specialty subjects along within its overall curriculum. The school’s ethos is one of excellence, individual care for its students and high-quality teaching and learning resources. Approximately 2564 students attend the school with about 180 of those being international students
Burnside High School is located in spacious, landscaped facilities in the north west of Christchurch, New Zealand’s second largest city. Christchurch is a lively city with a fascinating range of social and cultural resources to enjoy, from the parks and gardens the city is known for, to the diverse Asian and European cuisines, the museums, music and theatre, and plenty of space for bicycles and walking.
Burnside High School is laid out on 16.2 hectares of open space with gardens and trees, courtyards and sporting fields. Facilities include 2 gymnasiums, outdoor swimming pool, athletics track and the Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts.
The buildings are modern and well-equipped, including the library, classrooms and administration complex. The facilities are well-maintained, as is the environment and students are encouraged to care for and respect these as well.
International students are cared for by dedicated professionals who assist them with their adjustment to life at Burnside, academic requirements, English language needs and living arrangements, in order to create a safe and satisfying experience of school at Burnside High.
Why choose Burnside High School?
When you study at Burnside High School you will:
- Receive individual care and attention to help you achieve your best with a first-rate education.
- Study in an environment that values excellence, encourages exploration of your interests and talents and provides a safe and satisfying experience of education.
- Enjoy a touch of family life in a home away from home.
- Have the chance to make lifelong friendships with the other students you meet at Burnside.
- Learn more about New Zealand, the Kiwi way of life and the social and cultural attractions of NewZealand’s second largest city.
Burnside High School Subjects and Entry Requirements
Burnside High School offers subjects in the following areas, varying with the year of study
Art:
Art Design Art History, Art Painting, Art Photography, Art Printmaking & Art Sculpture.
Digital Technologies:
Digital Technology Infrastructure, Digital Technology Programming Computer Science & Databases, Digital Technology Digital Media, Digital Technology Project Based Learning.
The Maths Department is equally as diverse and challenging, offering Cambridge Maths for those suitable.
English Courses
ESOL is available for all international students, including the option of intensive tuition as needed.
- Aerobics
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Canoe Polo
- Cricket
- Cross Country/Road Racing
- Cycling/Mountain Biking
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Football
- Futsul
- Golf
- Hockey
- Indoor Netball
- Lawn Bowls
- Netball
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Softball
- Sport Climbing
- Squash
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Ten Pin Bowling
- Tennis
- Touch
- Triathlon/Multisport
- Underwater Hockey
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Burnside High School has a well-known reputation in music excellence. Music is an option for any students from Year 9. Lessons are provided by specialists in a verity of instruments.
Musical Activites:
- Adagio Strings
- Brass Band
- Beginner Brass Class
- Junior Jazz Band
- Junior Concert Band
- Junior Performance Choir
- Junior String Orchestra
- Junior Guitar Group
- Big Band
- Symphonic Band
- Malestrom
- Percussion Ensemble
- Rock Bands
- Magna Voce Choir (Years 11–13)
- Jazz Combos
Specialist Music Programme (SMP)
This programme is for students who already have good experience in music and will be the focus of study throughout secondary school. Entry to the course is by audition.
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Te Reo Maori
International students need to demonstrate a record of successful studies in their home country and motivation and commitment to studies at Burnside High School. English language skills can be improved with Intensive ESOL tuition.
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Apply to Study at Burnside High School
Burnside High School Enrolment Service
GotoNewZealand/AA Education is ready to answer all your questions about studying at Burnside High School. One of our counsellors will assist you in planning and organising your travel, applying to become a Burnside student and applying for your student visa. Our service is free!