Glendowie College
Glendowie College
Glendowie College, established in 1961, is a New Zealand public school. Its excellent location provides students with great convenience for learning, sports, and recreational activities, with shopping malls and centers just steps away. The school is only a 15-minute drive from Auckland city center. Glendowie College is a multicultural school. Approximately 65% of its current students come from European families, and 35% from local Maori and Asian families. The college not only values students' intellectual development but also emphasizes their overall growth. A harmonious and enriching school community is crucial for students' personality development. The school encourages young people to learn from each other and make friends, regardless of age, cultural background, gender, or social status. Glendowie College is proud of its achievements in education, sports, and culture over the years.
School facilities
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Well-equipped classrooms
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Library and Reading Room
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Computer Education Center
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Modern music classrooms and practice rooms
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Art Center
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Well-equipped laboratories
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Drama Centre
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Complete sports facilities and stadiums
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English language enhancement centers specifically designed for non-English speaking countries
School characteristics
Compared to other public schools in Auckland, Glendowie College has a relatively small student body of 740 boys and girls. This is because the school has always emphasized close teacher-student relationships, something difficult to achieve in most large public schools. The advantages of small class sizes are:
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Students will be carefully selected
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The resulting student/teacher ratio
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It makes it easier for teachers to provide more attentive care to students.
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It is easier for students to communicate with each other.
School curriculum and degree recognition
The New Zealand government-mandated secondary school curriculum includes: languages, natural sciences, mathematics, anthropology, social sciences, technology, and the arts. Glendowie College can award all New Zealand tertiary qualifications, some of which are prerequisites for entry into universities, polytechnics, teacher training colleges, and other higher education institutions. Glendowie College consistently maintains a high university entrance rate. The college maintains close ties with local universities and other tertiary institutions and provides further education guidance services to graduating students.
School Address: 21 Crossfield Road, Glendowie, Auckland 1071
School website: www.gdc.school.nz