Riccarton High School

Riccarton High School is a state school for boys and girls 13 – 19 years old.

With an international airport, aviation academy, university, multi-million dollar library, unlimited retail outlets, movie theatre, dance academy, cheerleading centre, martial arts, ballet school and more all in, or next to, the suburb of Riccarton, Riccarton High is perfectly positioned to provide everything our International Students need. This successful, well-resourced co-ed school of 1000 students is a very popular choice.

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Academic Programme

We are committed to educating the whole person. All learning experiences, both inside and outside the class-room, aim to engage, challenge and support students to improve their all-round achievement and their personal and interpersonal skills.

We have a focus on academic excellence and a reputation for achieving success. Our qualification results are above the national averages and our students regularly win scholarships as well as local, regional and national competitions.

We have a reputation for achievements in sport, drama, music, and with our cultural groups. These activities allow the students to achieve success and develop their personal and social skills, and the way in which they develop a sense of commitment to the school and its culture – they help build the Riccarton experience.

Extra-Curricular Programme

Our stand-out sports and clubs are:

Volleyball
Ski and Snowboard Club
There are an additional 40 clubs, sports, music and cultural groups on offer

Click the link below to view scholarships available to international students:
http://www.riccarton.school.nz/scholarships.html

Student Welfare

Orientation and Peer Support Programme
Carefully chosen and monitored homestay families
A wide range of ESOL classes are provided from Year 9 to Year 13

Location and Facilities

Riccarton High School is located in Christchurch, a city of 350,000 people.
We are proud of our:

Smaller size (1000 students)
Friendly, family environment
Spacious, park-like grounds
Award winning, multi-million dollar, eco-friendly, joint-use library, open 7 days a week
Championship teams for boys’ and girls’ volleyball
Modern Technology, Science and Language facilities
Advanced ICT infrastructure and support
Nationally acclaimed drama students
High achieving musicians
Adventure Based Management Skills Course

School Fees

Click here to view latest school fees.

Videos

The Riccarton Way.
The way we think, act and feel at Riccarton High School.

Location

Address: 31 Vicki Street, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Website: www.riccarton.school.nz/international

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For more information about this school, please contact ISENZ.

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Riccarton High School