Learn today, Lead tomorrow.

overviewInformation for students

What is Study Your WayWhen you participate in the Study Your Way programme you immerse yourself in New Zealand

culture, experiencing family and school life and you’re in control of the school and region you’ll

visit, the subjects you want to study and the adventures you want to have.

Study Your Way by AFS is all about YOU!

Why Go?• Achieve proficiency in a foreign language: While you can learn grammar and vocabulary in any English course, it is impossible to become truly proficient in a language without using it in a real-world day-to-day setting.

• Become a global citizen: Now, more than ever, our world is interconnected. To be successful – personally, intellectually and professionally – you must be skilled at interacting in and between multiple cultures and capable of analysing issues at a global level.

• Make life-long friends: You will be hosted by a family, meet other international students and participate in community life in New Zealand.

• Get out of your comfort zone: Study Your Way is a challenging adventure. Students who return from living overseas consistently report they have developed a greater sense of independence and confidence to take that next step.

• Work towards your dream job: Only 5% of the world population study abroad. Yet studying abroad provides highly sought after job skills, such as creative thinking, problem solving, flexibility, adaptability, motivation and leadership, teamwork, communication and an expanded world view with a multicultural perspective.

• Study Your Way – is your opportunity to study your way, by making the choices you know are right for your education, choices that will see you studying your way to a brighter future. We offer you complete flexibility in programme choice and lenght of stay.

Study Your Way is a once in a lifetime opportunity to:

• Kick start your future

• Learn about yourself and the world around you

• Make lifetime connection

• Challenge yourself in ways that you have never imagined

• Stand out in the job market

Study Your Way also a language school experience for those

who want a programme dedicated to improving their English.

Coromandel Outdoor Language CentreCoromandel Outdoor Language Centre (COLC) is the friendliest little language school in New

Zealand. They have been providing excellent English tuition to students from all round the world

since 1988, so have ample experience helping students improve their language skills.

At COLC you will be placed in a small class (maximum 12 students), where teaching will be focused

on English language learning. COLC also includes a ‘learning by doing’ component, where English

learning takes place in real life situations beyond the classroom, based on real tasks and interactions

with local people. For this purpose your afternoons will be filled with activities, ranging from action

packed adventures like surfing, kayaking, fishing and golf to more leisurely ones, like beach and bush

walks, Maori arts and crafts, cooking and music.

COLC provides a truly unique New Zealand leanguage learning experience.

Check out the school video on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY0ZQhqJisA

language school

WHO SHOULD ATTEND COLC?

• If your main purpose is to improve your English

• If you want a programme that is completely flexible. Students can attand COLC for as little as a month and as long as a year

• If you love the sea and have always dreamt of living in a coastal town

• If you want a small school, with dedicated lessons and to be sorrounded by other international students

• If you love a combination of lessons and activities outside of school

• If you want real-life English Learning

available programmes

COLC offers a wide ranfe of activities and programmes that you can enjoy and choose from.

English Focus Programmes

General English

Our General Course offers students morning classroom lesson from 9 – 12 noon plus afternoon lessons from 1.15 – 2.45 pm, Monday to Thursday.

In afternoon classes students collaborate with each other and their teacher in choosing topics that interest them to motivate their learning

process. There is a strong outdoor Learning by Doing component where students regularly leave the classroom and visit places such as the

kindergarten, the rest home, museum, library, shops and businesses to interact with the people of Whitianga. In this way students develop their

social and language skills in real interactions with the friendly locals through interviews, reading and listening to stories, finding out information

and playing games. Real communication with native English speakers is the outcome and this is the key to successful language learning. There

are also regular visits to discover, for example, the town, beach and the harbour, and to learn about the local environment, history and character.

Some of the General Course themes chosen by students have included Driving Directions, Photography, Cooking, Beach Treasure Hunt, Puppet

Theatre, Marina Visit.

Exam Preparation - Cambridge First Certificate

We also run exam specific courses for those of you who are gearing up to study in an English environment or who might want to certify your

learning while at COLC. The FCE is an international qualification that describes your competence in English and open doors in your professional

life. We will work with you to prepare you to succesfully complete this exam through a 12 week exam focus course. Students need to have an

Intermediate level of English . If you are unsure about whther you can fulfill this requirement you can request to sit the schools “Pre exam test”

Activities ProgrammesEnglish + Activities

This unique and popular course combines three hours of classroom lessons in the mornings, and a

wonderful programme of outdoor activities in the afternoons. In the first morning classroom lesson,

you will enjoy speaking, listening, reading and writing activities using up-to-date textbooks and state

of the art teaching materials. In the second class you will improve your speaking and listening ability

through a variety of communication activities and lively interactions with students from a variety

of countries. Our highly qualified teachers will provide you with the skills you need to achieve your

English language goals. On afternoon activities, you can practice what you have learned in class while

enjoying new and exciting experiences, meeting interesting people and discovering lots of amazing

places around Whitianga.

English + Surf

Our popular surf course which runs over the summer months will take you to some of New

Zealand’s best surf breaks. There are waves for all levels of ability and the friendly relaxed nature

of the course provides an excellent opportunity to practise and develop your English with both

native speakers and other students. A four week course of morning classroom lessons and surfing

or bodyboarding lessons in the afternoons, Monday to Thursday. On Friday afternoon students join

the activity programme. With several exciting surfing beaches within an hour’s drive of our school,

beginner to experienced surfers will have a wonderful time surfing New Zealand’s waves.

English + Golf

For those of you looking to pick up more skills usefull to your everyday life, and perhaps also the

boardroom!, we offer a specific programme where you will attend English Language classess in the

morning and then follow it up with individual lessons where students are matched one to one with

tutors with specific knowledge of Golf. On Fridays you would join the regular activities programme

to provide youwrith a bit more variety.

Whitianga The school is situated a short two hour drive from Auckland city, on the Coromandel Peninsula, one of the most beautiful areas of

New Zealand. The school is based in the small, safe seaside of Whitianga, a popular summer holiday destination. Students are often

surprised and delighted by how informal and friendly the local people are. Relaxing at the beach, watching the night sky, exploring the

bush and coastline are all part of students’ enjoyment of Whitianga.

What makes Whitianga a great place?

In the Coromandel Peninsula nature’s on your doorstep. From the surf beaches of Waihi and Whangamata, to the rivers and forests of

the top of the Peninsula, there’s a multitude of natural environments to explore.

Some of the activities you can enjoy here include heading to the ocean for swimming, surfing, fishing, water sports or coastal walks.

Going inland for bush walks, tramps and cycle/mountain bike trails. The Hauraki Rail Trail is an easy grade, scenic cycle and walking

track through beautiful Kauaeranga Valley. It’s a great way to safely enjoy New Zealand’s clean, green forest environment.

You are also able to explore our past. Learn about local Maori and pioneer history at museums in the nearby town of Thames, an old

mining town. Discover the development of mining, logging, railways and shipping that made the area what it is today.

And off course the Coromandel is also home to the famous Cathedral Cove, as secluded beach cave that features in many

advertisments of New Zealand if not the world. A must see!

why chose study your way by afs?

• Experts in student exchange. AFS has over 60 years’ experience working with exchange

students worldwide and have built superior industry network knowledge. AFS is a certified

Education New Zealand Agent.

• AFS is a not-for profit. Our primary goal is to provide quality experiences for students

by focusing on students’ needs, strengths and limitations. Our mandate is based around

intercultural learning, not commercial gain.

• Extensive preparation. AFS provides preparation for students pre-arrival, on arrival and

post-departure. This ensures students are more likely to understand the cultural challenges

and adapt to school and family life faster.

• Peace of mind. AFS provides regular student check-ups and works with schools to provide

the most effective and high quality support for students. The vast network of AFS partners

allows us to have a presence both in New Zealand and in partner countries. Our networks

also ensure diversity in the countries students come from.

• Authentic experiences. AFS connects students with host families and local volunteer

groups who provide fun inter-cultural learning.

• Strong reputation. In New Zealand, AFS works closely with the Ministry of Education in a

variety of scholarship programmes. Globally AFS is the only student exchange organization

to have received a special citation from the United Nations for services to the youth of the

world.

What do we offer?• Your choice of programme and length of stay.

• Flexibility with dates and enrolment times.

• Assistance with school forms, enrolment procedures and

administration (students usually book own travel but this is

up to the partner country).

• On time placement.

• Home-stay with a NZ family approved by the school.

• School orientation on arrival.

• Comprehensive insurance cover arranged.

• Orientation prior to departure.

• Airport meeting

• One day New Zealand Cultural Orientation on arrival.

• On-going communication and cultural assistance. AFS

works with schools to ensure regular updates on student

welfare.

• Student access to local New Zealand AFS groups for four

fun activities /local trips, regular newsletters, updates on

activities. and cultural tips.

• At additional cost, access to New Zealand tours.

Learn today, Lead tomorrow.

WHEN CAN I GO?

Monthly Programmes:

• Arrive 13th of November 2014 and

depart 13th of December 2014.

• Or arrive 21st of January 2015 and

depart 21st of February 2015

• Or arrive 15th of July 2015 and depart

15th of August 2015

Two months programme:

• Arrive 13th of November 2014 and

depart 22nd of January 2015 (School

will be closed from the 19th of

December until the 5th of January)

• Or arrive 21st of January 2015 and

depart 21st of March 2015

• Or arrive 15th of July 2015 and depart

21st of September 2015.

Exam preparation Programme

• Arrive September 8th 2014 and

depart November 30th 2014

• Arrive September 7th 2015 and

depart November 29h 2015

Level 8, 35 Victoria Street, Wellington, New Zealand

How do I apply?

If you are interested in applying for Study Your Way by

AFS, please contact the AFS office in your host country:

Brazilhttp://www.afs.org.br/

Contact: Ann’Andreza Martins

e-mail: andreza.martins@afs.org

Ph:21 3724-4464

Colombiahttp://www.afs.org.co

Contact: Rosario Gutierrez

e-mail: rosario.gutierrez@afs.org

Ph: 1-670 4366

Chile http://www.afs.cl/

Contact: Rodrigo Garin

e-mail: Rodrigo.garin@afs.org

Ph: 2-23797800

Other For any further questions please contact Carla Rey Vasquez in AFS New Zealand:

e-mail: Carla.reyvasquez@afs.org

Ph: +64-4-9032273

Or visit our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/afsnz.yourway

Dominican Republic http://www.afs.do/

Contact: Zoila Rosario

e-mail: zoila.rosario@afs.org

Ph: 809.338.8383

Mexicohttp://www.afs.org.mx

Contact: Carolina Becherell

e-mail: carolina.becherell@afs.org

Ph: 55257555 ext 201

Switzerland http://www.afs.ch/

Contact: Florence Ursprung

e-mail: florence.ursprung@afs.org

Ph: (0) 44 218 19 04