Our friendly caring staff help new students integrate quickly into their classroom programmes and enjoy learning. Halswell students are very friendly and value students from around the world.
Halswell, a decile 10 school, is recognised for the academic excellence of our students as well as outstanding achievements in sports, the performing arts and creativity.
Our enthusiastic, professional staff provide high quality, innovative teaching and learning opportunities for all children aged 5-13 years.
Year 7/8, in preparation for Secondary School, have additional activities in Maths, Science, Technology, Visual Art and Languages.
Links
- Code of Practice:
- English
Chinese - Korean
Japanese
Thai - Immigration
- www.immigration.govt.nz
- Insurance:
- www.moh.govt.nz
www.acc.co.nz - High School:
- www.lincoln.school.nz
- Christchurch:
- www.christchurch.org.nz
Halswell Primary School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the code are available from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website.
International
Halswell School is an exciting and vibrant full primary (decile 10) school, Year 0 to Year 8 (5 to 13 years of age), located in a beautiful safe setting on the southwestern edge of Christchurch City in the South Island.
Our school provides an inclusive, nurturing family friendly environment in which the mastering of the English Language is achieved. Special strengths are the high standards achieved by our self-motivated students academically as well as in performing arts and sporting challenges.
We are proud to offer our International Students the very best study, social and family environment available.
View our movie to learn more about our school community
Visit the "STUDY CHRISTCHURCH" website
and watch a youtube video from Study Christchurch
Read some of our International Students' Experiences
Safe
Halswell is a situated in a beautiful safe suburban area close to Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island. It is a wonderful environment for children to grow up in. It has traditional historical charm as well as modern vibrancy.
Excellent
Halswell, a decile 10 school, is recognised for the academic excellence of our students as well as outstanding achievements in sports, the performing arts and creativity.
Unique
The school was established in 1864, has character and tradition as well as very modern additions and wonderful facilities. Halswell School is the hub of a very dynamic and very supportive community . There are many recreational and cultural activities for families to participate in.
Vibrant
Students at Halswell are very active, have many opportunities to try new things and gain new skills in extra curricular activities. Specialist teachers and coaches come in to the school to provide many different experiences in a huge range of sporting, musical, cultural and outdoors activities.
Friendly
Halswell teachers and students love meeting new students from around the world and learning about other cultures. Our international students and parents settle in quickly to the Halswell family atmosphere, make friends and enjoy learning.
Happy
Halswell School's children are polite, respectful and self-motivated ... they have a love of learning and are extremely happy. Our students are very proud of their school.
Caring
The Halswell Global Team provides extra care and support for students their families. We have a strong well established International Programme. Our English for ‘Speakers of Other Languages’ Programme helps the students learn English quickly and have success in their classroom learning. Our International Staff are always there to help children and their parents in a special well-resourced home room.