Hamilton is a city with a population of 137,500 at the centre of the prosperous Waikato region. A large University and Polytechnic College are situated within the city limits.

Hamilton's Fraser High School offers:

• English Language tuition and support
• An International Student Centre
• Preparation for national qualifications and tertiary education
• Excellent teaching
• A broad range of subjects from year 9 to 13
• Special guidance and support staff for international students
• Firm discipline in a safe. positive environment
• Opportunities for outdoor education
• A wide range of sporting, cultural and recreational activites

Hamilton's Fraser High School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Ministry of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or the New Zealand Ministry of Education website

Note that some translations of the Code of Practice can be found at the bottom of this Ministry of Education webpage.

The School

Hamilton's Fraser High School is a co-educational school with a roll of approximately 1800 students. For a number of years it has also had an international student programme. Currently there are over 30 international students who are all in homestay accommodation. These students are primarily from Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Korea and Brazil.

Student Support

The Director of International Students is responsible for enrolments, planning the academic programmes of students and making contact with parents. The Director also oversees homestay and gives pastoral support on an ongoing basis.

The Homestay Manager reports to the Director and supports our international students who live with local homestay families.

International Centre

All ESOL classes and support services are based in our purpose-built International Student Centre, incorporating three classrooms, two offices and a kitchen.

Our english language teachers are highly-qualified and experienced. They teach a range of english language programmes aimed at helping students succeed in their mainstream programmes.

Opportunities

International students are encouraged to participate in every aspect of school life and in 2006 our Deputy Head Boy was an international student from Taiwan.

Our students have every opportunity to excel, and past students have achieved entry to top universities. Students can choose from a wide range of subjects and take part in a variety of sporting, cultural and arts/music activities.

We are committed to the happiness and success of our international students!

Hamilton City

Hamilton (Kirikiriroa in Maori) is New Zealand's fourth-largest city with a population of 137,500 people. It is in the Waikato region of the North Island, approximately 130 km south of Auckland, the largest city. A large University and Polytechnic College are situated within the city limits. Hamilton sits on both banks of the Waikato River and is 40 kilometres from Raglan on the west coast, and 100 kilometres from Mount Maunganui on the east coast, both world-famous beaches. The key tourist destinations of Coromandel, Rotorua, Lake Taupo and National Park (Mount Ruapehu) are all within 2 hours travel.

For further information, please contact:
The Director of International Students
PO Box 15121, Dinsdale, Hamilton
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64-7-847 9044
Fax: +64-7-847 9054
Email: intstud@fraser.school.nz

You can find more general school details on our main school website.