Type:  Day Co-ed

Years:  11 to 13

Roll:  487

Principal:  Ms Kathy Parker

Controlling authority:  Board of Directors, Senior College of New Zealand Ltd

Chair:  Mr Mike Ferrand

Tel: 09 307 4477

Fax: 09 307 4476

Email: seniorcollege@acgedu.com

Web: www.acgedu.com

Address:

Cnr Lorne and Rutland Streets

PO Box 5646 Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141

Foundation

ACG Senior College, which opened in 1995, is part of the Academic Colleges Group founded by John Graham and Dawn Jones.
As a school committed to educating young women and men who will make a difference, the College aims to be flexible and to
meet the needs of the individual.

The College

Housed in the historic building in central Auckland, ACG Senior College's campus is truly inner-city locale with a number of cultural and educational resources literally within walking distance. The College is adjacent to the Auckland University of technology (AUT) and the City Library, while The University of Auckland and the City Art Gallery are just a short walk away.

The College has a commitment to treat students as young adults. They are accepted as individuals with an awareness of their rights and their esponsibilities, enjoying a uniquely personal relationship with their teachers as they prepare for later success. It is this mingling of mutual trust and respect with a sense of personal responsibility for study and learning that makes ACG Senior College a place where "tall poppies" can grow with security and confidence. Excellence and achievement are concepts that are
embraced and promoted.

Staff

Each teacher is a highly-qualified, professional educator who is committed to bringing the vision of the College into reality in the classroom. The atmosphere is friendly and supportive, and it provides the stimulus needed to inspire enquiry, achievement and academic success.

Teaching is personalised and one-to-one tutor/student partnerships are a special hallmark. Our approach is to ensure that the time spent at the College is structured to fit the talents, needs and ambitions of each student. Accordingly, tutors oversee each student's progress and offer support and academic counselling. Regular meetings between these "partners in learning" allow advice to be given on work and skills development, with our aim always being to produce the highest level of personal excellence and enjoyment.

Special Features

From its beginning as New Zealand's only specialist pre-university centre, ACG Senior College has become a focus for outstanding educational success - a place where both students and staff want to be, and where learning is seen as a challenging and lifelong process.

Effective use of time is the key. Class periods at the College are longer than at most secondary schools. This allows students and teachers to delve more deeply into subjects and issues together, while the extended day provides greater opportunities for undertaking personal study, research and discovery outside the class.

Small class sizes are another advantage. With an average of about 16 students in each class, small group numbers ensure that the personal touch in education is possible. This enables all students to have the chance to participate fully in discussions, debate and other class-work. Students are able to gain personal assistance with their work both in the classroom and outside class times.

ACG Senior College is a place where individuality plus honest and sincere relationships, strong qualifications and high professionalism blend together to produce choice, challenge and an enduring commitment to learning.

The Curriculum

The College prepares students for the Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE, AS and A Levels). As well as subjects normally offered in NZ schools, students can study subjects such as Psychology, Sociology, Law, Spanish and Environmental Studies.

New technologies and subjects that look to the future are an integral part of Senior College, while students explore new areas of interest and develop collaborative problem-solving and research skills. Students are encouraged to become responsible risk-takers.

International students with a high level of English language expertise may enter ACG Senior College. Such skills allow students to interact with English speakers and to gain the resulting benefits. Separate ESOL instruction is also available.

 
Fees
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