St Bede's Boys' College (age 13 - 18) Christchurch
St Bede’s College, Christchurch, is an integrated Catholic school for boys of years 9-13 providing secondary education for day and boarding students. A Marist school with a current roll of around 760 students, the College will celebrate its centennary in 2011.
The essential purpose of the College is to work with parents in order to help our students live a fully integrated life – a life in which they each achieve academically and develop their own talents while living, working and praying in a Catholic faith community which takes its values and goals from the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. As members of such a community we must all not only take responsibility for our own development but also help each other to grow as individuals.
When the College was founded in 1911, the purpose was to help Catholic families educate their sons in leadership. There was a focus on helping to bring up adults, not keeping boys as children. Consequently, the College places great emphasis on each student striving for subjective excellence. This means that every boy is expected to do his best in every area of school life.
We believe that every student has something important to contribute to the College and we aim to provide an environment wherein he become the best possible version of the person God created him to be.
St Bede’s College welcomes International Students and is proud of its longstanding tradition in hosting students from many nations. For many years the College has hosted young men from the Pacific Islands and more latterly Asia, and St Bede’s is pleased to bring these students into our community to share in their cultures and beliefs. It is our intention to diversify and encourage families and students from Europe and South America to consider international education at St Bede’s. Overseas students make a valuable contribution to our College, adding to the richness and diversity of our own cultures, and enabling us all to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of a variety of other cultures.
There are many opportunities to participate in a broad range of activities at St Bede’s, with many organised sports teams, cultural groups and tuition and coaching available. Participation in College Special Character groups and community activities is also encouraged, where students are able to be involved with and give back to the wider community.
On occasion, the International Office organises an excursion, such as to Quail Island, a local landmark. International students are each accompanied by a Kiwi buddy as a means of assisting the integration of our community.
Study at St Bede's
Core Subjects
All Year 9 & 10 students follow a common core of Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Health.
Year 9 Trimesters. Each Year 9 student takes three trimester subjects at a time, allowing nine trimester courses to be taken each year. Every student is thus exposed to the total range of subjects. This allows for a more informed choice at the Year 10 level and beyond, and fulfils the requirements of the National Curriculum Framework.
Languages: Japanese; Maori; Spanish; English Support. Technology: Design Technology; Graphics Technology; Digital Technologies. Arts: Drama; Music; Visual Art
Yr 10 Semesters. In Year 10 students select up to five semester options depending on course length, some classes being whole year options.
Compulsory: Hauora Health.
Whole Year Options: Art Extension; Chinese; Drama Extension; ESOL; Japanese; Maori; Music; Spanish. Half Year Options: Accounting; Art; Drama; Design Technology; Economic Studies; Extension English; Graphics Technology; History – Conflict; History/Geography; Digital technologies.
Senior Courses
In programmes designed to meet the needs of individuals, students may study at an appropriate level to prepare for the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), Level One (Year 11), Level Two (Year 12), Level Three, University Entrance, Level Four Scholarship (Year 13), and develop skills necessary for the modern workforce and practical experience through Skills Pathways.
Year 11. Religious Education and Physical Education are compulsory, as are an English and a Maths course. Science is strongly recommended and students must consult the HOF Science and HOF Further Education for careers advice before dropping it.
Yr 11 students must choose a total of five subjects over and above RE and PE. All subjects contribute credits towards the National Qualifications Framework. To advance to Level 2 a student must achieve 12 to 15 credits in each subject (minimum of 80 credits in total with up to 20 more credits carried over to Level 2).
Year 12. Religious Education is compulsory. No other subject is compulsory but there is a Level 2 literacy requirement for University Entrance, therefore an English course at Level 2 is strongly recommended. Yr 12 students must choose 5 subjects over and above RE which can be at either Level 1 or Level 2. All subjects contribute credits towards the National Qualifications Framework.
To advance to Level 3, a student must achieve 12-16 credits at Level 2 in each subject (minimum of 80 credits in total, 60 of which must be from Level 2 or above).
Year 13. Religious Education is compulsory. No other subject is compulsory but there is a Level 2 literacy requirement (4 reading and 4 writing credits) as well as an increased Level 1 numeracy requirement for University Entrance (14 credits). Yr 13 students must choose 5 subjects over and above RE which can be at either Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3. To be eligible to enter 5 Level 3 NCEA courses a student requires 60 credits at Level 2 including a minimum of 14 Achievement Standard credits in any 4 Level 2 courses. Entry into individual Level 3 courses may have their own specific criteria which must be met (check subject information).
TUITION FEE*
One term Fees (3months)
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Administration Fee |
250 NZ$ |
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Tuition – St Bede’s Boys’ College |
3,500 NZ$ |
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Uniform |
600 NZ$ |
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Insurance |
118 NZ$ |
|
Homestay Administration fee |
250 NZ$ |
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Homestay/Boarding Fees: |
2,640 NZ$ |
|
Sub Total |
7,358 NZ$ |
Two Terms fees (6 months)
|
Administration Fee |
250 NZ$ |
|
Tuition – St Bede’s Boys’ College |
7,000 NZ$ |
|
Uniform |
600 NZ$ |
|
Insurance |
235 NZ$ |
|
Homestay Administration fee |
250 NZ$ |
|
Homestay/Boarding Fees: |
5,280 NZ$ |
|
Sub Total |
13,615 NZ$ |
Four Terms fees (12 months)
|
Administration Fee |
250 NZ$ |
|
Tuition – St Bede’s Boys’ College |
14,000 NZ$ |
|
Uniform |
600 NZ$ |
|
Insurance |
470 NZ$ |
|
Homestay Administration fee |
250 NZ$ |
|
Homestay/Boarding Fees: |
10,120 NZ$ |
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Sub Total |
25,690 NZ$ |
Extras: Stationary, Sport Equipment
Please note: Pocket money and personal expenses are not included
