Here are just a few facts about the education system in New Zealand. Of course, since I am student teaching in New Zealand, it's important to know about how the education system works!
New Zealand Education System General Facts:
- Three tier system: Primary, Intermediate, Secondary----> University
- Early Childhood education
*Playcentre
*Kindergarten (ages 3-5)
*Kohanga Reo (Maori language education)
- Primary and Secondary school
*Free from age 5 - age 19
*Compulsory from age 6-16
- Curriculum
*Follow national curriculum (if public school)
*Different (but equal standard) curriculum for Maori-medium schools
So glad you are there safe and sound and I agree.. this will be a life changing adventure. I sure am going to miss you but am so happy for you to get to do this.