The Curriculum

International kayak 2017

Future Focused Learning

We aim to grow, challenge and enable our girls to develop the skills they need for a successful future. At Marlborough Girls' College students are valued, supported and given opportunities to develop a passion for lifelong learning.

Rich Learning Environment

Our learning environment challenges the status quo amd promotes curiosity and creativity. Teamwork and communications skills are developed alongside perseverance and problem solving.

Effective Teaching: Powerful Learning

Marlborough Girls' College is developing innovative teaching practice through collaborative inquiry. Our curriculum design provides powerful and personalised learning to meet individual needs, strengths and passions.

Global Citizenship

As part of the International Programme, we encourage all on our International students to actively give back to the MArlborough community and develop a sense of global citizenship.

A Broad Education

Marlborough Girls' College students explore, question, discover and challenge themselves through rich and diverse learning opportunities. Learning is not confined to the classroom with classes making the most of the rich resources available to us here in Marlborough. The use of technology is pivotal to our way of learning and we are constantly investigating innovative and creative ways to integrate technology into learning.

English - ESOL
We assess all international students for their level of English when they arrive. We can tailor intensive/bespoke ESOL programmes for those with little English, or support those with higher levels within their mainstream classes.

ESOL classes run at 3 different levels – elementary, pre-intermediate and intermediate. We prepare students to pass NCEA level 2 English credits that are a requirement for entrance to university. We are also able to prepare students for English examinations such as TOEIC, TOFEL and IELTS, and help them to make the arrangements to sit these examinations.

Junior Students - Years 9 - 10

All junior students learn across all curriculum areas to ensure that they have a broad education in English, Mathematic, Social Sciences, Physical Education and Health, Science, Technology, The Arts, and Languages.

Junior Curriculum

Senior Students - Years 11 - 13

Senior students study a wide range of subjects based on their own strengths, interests and future career aspirations.

Senior Curriculum

Outdoor Education Programme

New Zealand is famous for its beautiful environment and we encourage our International Students to have first-hand experience in the outdoors. Our Outdoor Education Programme allows our students to go into the outdoors and learn skills including bush-walking, kayaking, mountain-biking, river crossing, rock climbing and skiing.

Year 10 students have the opportunity to explore the beautiful Nelson Lakes here while staying at Lake Rotoiti Lodge.

Year 12 and 13 students have the opportunity to join our Outdoor Education programme which are full year courses and based primarily in the Marlborough region.

Kayak camp website 2020

Environmental Sustainablity

Science for students who are interested in environmental protection, living more sustainably and learning about the environment. Engage with specialist stakeholders to tackle issues here in Marlborough and globally.

Performing and Visual Arts Courses

The Performing Arts Courses provide a range of opportunities for students who are interested in developing their drama and music skills. Senior Students have the opportunity to join:

Visual Arts
Drama
Graphic Design
Instrumental Music
Maori Performing Arts
Pasifika Performing Arts
Photography
Extra-Curricular

We offer provide a wide range of extra-curricular cultural, leadership, service and sporting activities that provide opportunities for all students to experience success in individual and team pursuits. There are a large number of group activities including:

Cultural
Sports
Marlborough Girls' College leadership programme offers opportunities from Years 9-13

There are also a range of developmental opportunities available such as Spirit of Adventure, Outward Bound and representing the College at the model United Nations to name a few. Marlborough Girls' College also provides opportunities for students to be involved in service in the community. These include the Marlborough Girls’ form class service challenge, supporting World Vision, Leos Club, World Challenge and other voluntary work as identified and supported by the students.

Pathways to NZ Universities

There are eight universities in New Zealand, offering a wide range of tertiary education. All New Zealand’s universities remain among the top 3% in the world according to the QS international rankings. Marlborough Girls' College maintains a strong working relationship with all Universities in New Zealand and can help facilitate the transition to tertiary study.

The 8 Universities are: