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Mission Statement
Auckland International College aims to provide students with opportunities for high academic achievement and a place in the global community as valuable, contributing and responsible members.As Auckland International College offers the world renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and is therefore registered as an IB World School, it also shares and supports the International Baccalaureate Organisation Mission Statement:
“The International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.” (IBO November 2002) International Philosophy The world of the 21st century needs citizens with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to understand each other and to develop a global perspective. Auckland International College students come from New Zealand and from many parts of the globe. They learn to live and work alongside each other, while celebrating their cultural diversity and their shared humanity.
Through its philosophy and programmes Auckland International College provides a pathway to the world, to its leading universities, to its international networks and to the global perspective required for living in tomorrow’s world.
Curriculum
The International Baccalaureate OrganisationThe International Baccalaureate Organisation, a pioneer in international education, is a non-profit educational foundation whose headquarters are located in Switzerland and in the United Kingdom. The IB Diploma, established in 1968, was designed originally as a comprehensive curriculum for the final two years of secondary school which could be administered in any country and which would be accepted by universities throughout the world. Since this time it has increased in popularity as an internationally benchmarked pre-university qualification highly respected by the world’s top universities. Programme Auckland International College is a New Zealand Ministry of Education registered private secondary school offering the NZQA approved IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13, and the Preparation Year Programme for IB Diploma in Year 11.
The Preparation Year programme for the IB Diploma ensures that students will meet the standard required to study subjects from all six subject groups of the Diploma. It also teaches the skills needed for the Diploma Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Action and Community Service programme.
It provides preparation for all of the subjects offered in the IB Diploma and therefore students are able to make informed decisions when they select their subjects for the Diploma itself the following year.
IB Diploma – Years 12 and 13
Auckland International College selected as its first choice of curriculum one of world repute as an internationally benchmarked qualification, the IB Diploma. Through a rigorous authorisation process conducted by the IBO, Auckland International College is an IB World School. Detailed information about the IBO, its programmes and IB World Schools can be found on www.ibo.org Auckland International College teaches the same IB Diploma curriculum as other IB World schools. At the end of the two year programme students sit the same examinations as students in other IB Diploma schools. These examinations are marked internationally by external examiners appointed by the IBO. A smaller part of student work is assessed internally. For such internally assessed components IBO examiners check the assessment to ensure that the IBO standards are consistently applied. The IBO’s insistence on consistency and quality control has earned the IB Diploma an international reputation of respect as a pre-university qualification of integrity.
Whenever possible, subjects are taught from an international perspective. Students select from six subject categories: first language; second or foreign language; individuals and societies; experimental sciences; mathematics and computer science; the arts. Students select three subjects at standard level and three subjects at higher level.
At the centre of the programme, students fulfil the following three additional requirements in addition to their six subjects: Theory of Knowledge; Extended Essay; Creativity, Action and Service.
Auckland International College offers the following IB Diploma subjects: First Language
This literature course allows students to maintain strong ties to their own cultures while giving them an international perspective through studying, in their first language, literature from around the world. Second Language
The acquisition of a second language carries great importance to the IB Diploma programme. Auckland International College offers a choice of French, Chinese, Japanese or English as a foreign language. These languages are taught by native speakers and teachers who have studied the language in the host country. Individuals and Societies
Students select one of Economics, History or Geography. Experimental Sciences
The sciences offered in this category are Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Mathematics and Computer Science
A choice of Mathematics courses are available depending on the ability of the student. The Arts
Visual Arts or a second subject from one of the categories above. Theory of Knowledge
This course challenges students to think and debate about the nature of knowledge – to reflect critically on how they know what they believe to be facts or truth. The Extended Essay
Students, under the guidance of a teacher, carry out independent research in an area of interest and present it in a 4,000 word essay. This provides excellent preparation in the techniques required for conducting research at university level. Creativity, Action and Service
Students undertake projects of benefit to others and discover the intrinsic personal satisfaction of helping others in the local as well as international community. Every year AIC graduates receive offers from the world"s top ten universities, including Oxbridge and Ivy League.
Level / Class
Years 11-13Year 11 - Prepartory Year for International Baccalaureate Diploma Year 12 & 13 International Baccalaureate Diploma
Facilities
Located in the heart of the Auckland CBD, the college gives students easy access to academic, cultural and recreational facilities. Auckland and AUT universities, public library, art galleries and museum are all close by. The university style facilities were purpose-built in January 2003 and meet IBO standards. A multi-media library and technology centre enable Auckland International College students to access, research and retrieve information globally. The library, science laboratories and art suite have all been designed and equipped to meet the rigorous IBO standards.Student support Small class sizes enable students to receive individual attention and support in their learning. The Director of Studies leads the academic team and ensures the academic requirements of the IBO are met. In addition, each student meets regularly with a teacher mentor assigned to them when they first arrive. The mentor supports them academically and personally throughout their schooling. The Dean of Students manages the pastoral and student welfare programme. To assist students make the right informed choices we have two university counselors to help guide students through the entire decision and application process. In the selection of teachers, priority is given to educators with international experience, not only of the IB curriculum, but also of international schools around the world. Each classroom has a web camera so parents can enjoy being able to log in to view their children in class. Admission Auckland International College operates a selective entry admissions policy, based on the requirement that students demonstrate a self-motivated attitude to learning and based on English and Mathematics placement tests. This ensures students will thrive in the IB curriculum and will be successful in gaining admission to quality universities in New Zealand and overseas.
In order to ensure the required level of English in the classroom, international students are required to meet the minimum English language entry standard of IELTS equivalent of 4 for the Preparation Year Programme for the IB Diploma, and IELTS equivalent of 5 for the IB Diploma course. Boarding Overseas students not residing with parents are required to live in the college boarding house, AIC Tower for the duration of their schooling. Located only five minutes walk from the college campus, boarding students have ready access to college facilities and the supervised study required for students to manage their academic deadlines. The boarding house has online facilities, cafeteria, lounge, music practice rooms, a fitness room and other recreational facilities.
In accordance with the college philosophy, boarding students develop intercultural understanding by living with room mates from countries different from their own and have the opportunity to develop lifelong friendships and global networks after graduation.
Fees
ScholarshipsScholarships are available for those students who achieve particulary well in the entrance and scholarship examination and are subject to conditions. Please contact us for more details. Fees Fees are from NZ$15,000 for domestic Students and $18,500 for international students. Please contact admissions@aic.ac.nz for further information.
Teaching Staff
Address
85 Airedale Street
Central City
Auckland
New Zealand
Telephone
+64 (0)9 309 4480
Fax
+64 (0)9 309 4484
Website
www.aic.ac.nz
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