New Zealand
Auckland Area/North Island
AUCKLAND on the North Island of New Zealand sprawls over a narrow isthmus between the sparkling waters of the Waitemata and Manukau Harbours earning the nickname "City of Sails.” Auckland has a population of 1.3 million people having close to one-third of New Zealand’s total population. A cloak of rainforest covers the surrounding hills, dozens of dormant volcanic cones dot the landscape and enchanting islands are scattered throughout the vast Hauraki Gulf. Auckland's heart beats to a Polynesian rhythm, its people a melting pot of South Pacific and Asian cultures and a strong indigenous Maori heritage. This diversity brings with it an abundance of unique educational experiences including New Zealand’s child-centered school system.
For approximately the first two weeks of the program, U.S. teachers will be placed on an individual basis with host teachers in classrooms in New Zealand while at the same time staying as guests in their hosts' homes. Our goal is to match our teachers with hosts based on grade level or content area; however, placements are subject to availability and perfect matches cannot be guaranteed. It is the school and home experience that make this program unique - professional and personal experiences with people in their culture.
During the third week of the program, teachers will explore the history and culture of New Zealand on an independent basis or in small groups. The expenses during this week are not covered in the cost of the program.
In the fourth and final week of the program, the U.S. teachers in Australia and New Zealand will come together for educational seminars at the Periwinkle Guest House, Manly, Australia, across the harbour from Sydney. This week will include guest presentations on educational practices and culture, a general sharing of readings, fieldwork observations, travel experiences, and a performance at the Sydney Opera House. The program officially ends at noon on Friday, July 4.
Cost: $2,950* Fee includes six graduate credits, four on-campus seminars with lunch, placement fees to in-country liaisons, room and board in host homes, educational seminars and room and board at a facility in the Sydney area during Seminar Week, a performance at the spectacular Sydney Opera House, and UW System emergency insurance coverage (CISI). Expenses during the week of individual or small group travel are not included. * Please note that we have not included roundtrip airfare in the cost of the trip. This will allow for greater flexibility for individual travelers and could result in lower airfare costs. A travel agent familiar with our program who specializes in this part of the world will be invited to make a presentation at the first and/or second pre-fieldwork seminar and to offer assistance in making these arrangements.
Dunedin Area/South Island
DUNEDIN on the South Island of New Zealand stands on the hills and valleys surrounding Otago Harbour and is widely regarded as the best preserved Victorian and Edwardian heritage city in the southern hemisphere. The harbour and hills are the remnants of an extinct volcano. Otago Peninsula is renowned for the world’s only mainland albatross breeding colony at Taiaroa Head and various other ocean bird, seal and penguin species, including one of the world’s rarest, the yellow-eyed penguin. Dunedin is the second-largest city on the South Island with a population of 115, 000.
For approximately the first two weeks of the program, U.S. teachers will be placed on an individual basis with host teachers in classrooms in New Zealand while at the same time staying as guests in their hosts' homes. Our goal is to match our teachers with hosts based on grade level or content area; however, placements are subject to availability and perfect matches cannot be guaranteed. It is the school and home experience that make this program unique - professional and personal experiences with people in their culture.
During the third week of the program, teachers will explore the history and culture of New Zealand on an independent basis or in small groups. The expenses during this week are not covered in the cost of the program.
In the fourth and final week of the program, the U.S. teachers in Australia and New Zealand will come together for educational seminars at the Periwinkle Guest House, Manly, Australia, across the harbour from Sydney. This week will include guest presentations on educational practices and culture, a general sharing of readings, fieldwork observations, travel experiences, and a performance at the Sydney Opera House. The program officially ends at noon on Friday, July 4.
Cost: $2,950* Fee includes six graduate credits, four on-campus seminars with lunch, placement fees to in-country liaisons, room and board in host homes, educational seminars and room and board at a facility in the Sydney area during Seminar Week, a performance at the spectacular Sydney Opera House, and UW System emergency insurance coverage (CISI). Expenses during the week of individual or small group travel are not included. * Please note that we have not included roundtrip airfare in the cost of the trip. This will allow for greater flexibility for individual travelers and could result in lower airfare costs. A travel agent familiar with our program who specializes in this part of the world will be invited to make a presentation at the first and/or second pre-fieldwork seminar and to offer assistance in making these arrangements.
Whangarei Area/North Island
WHANGAREI on the North Island of New Zealand has an urban population of 47,000 and is located two hours north of Auckland. It is a developing, modern and vibrant city in the centre of a district of fertile farmlands, orchards, with native and exotic forests. Whangarei is surrounding by a stunning deepwater harbour with some of New Zealand’s finest beaches including the sparkling white sands of the Bream Bay or Tutukaka coastlines. The Maori translation of Whangarei is “Bountiful Land.”
For approximately the first two weeks of the program, U.S. teachers will be placed on an individual basis with host teachers in classrooms in New Zealand while at the same time staying as guests in their hosts' homes. Our goal is to match our teachers with hosts based on grade level or content area; however, placements are subject to availability and perfect matches cannot be guaranteed. It is the school and home experience that make this program unique - professional and personal experiences with people in their culture.
During the third week of the program, teachers will explore the history and culture of New Zealand on an independent basis or in small groups. The expenses during this week are not covered in the cost of the program.
In the fourth and final week of the program, the U.S. teachers in Australia and New Zealand will come together for educational seminars at the Periwinkle Guest House, Manly, Australia, across the harbour from Sydney. This week will include guest presentations on educational practices and culture, a general sharing of readings, fieldwork observations, travel experiences, and a performance at the Sydney Opera House. The program officially ends at noon on Friday, July 4.
Cost: $2,950* Fee includes six graduate credits, four on-campus seminars with lunch, placement fees to in-country liaisons, room and board in host homes, educational seminars and room and board at a facility in the Sydney area during Seminar Week, a performance at the spectacular Sydney Opera House, and UW System emergency insurance coverage (CISI). Expenses during the week of individual or small group travel are not included. * Please note that we have not included roundtrip airfare in the cost of the trip. This will allow for greater flexibility for individual travelers and could result in lower airfare costs. A travel agent familiar with our program who specializes in this part of the world will be invited to make a presentation at the first and/or second pre-fieldwork seminar and to offer assistance in making these arrangements.
Paihia-Bay of Islands Area/North Island
PAIHIA in the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand is a picturesque town of timber houses and large trees with branches that frame the view of the harbor. It is located four hours north of Auckland. Waitangi treaty grounds are close by as are the Kauri forest, 90 mile beach and whale/dolphin watching. Sea kayaking, sea excursions, and bungi-jumping are typical activities for visitors.
For approximately the first two weeks of the program, U.S. teachers will be placed on an individual basis with host teachers in classrooms in New Zealand while at the same time staying as guests in their hosts' homes. Our goal is to match our teachers with hosts based on grade level or content area; however, placements are subject to availability and perfect matches cannot be guaranteed. It is the school and home experience that make this program unique - professional and personal experiences with people in their culture.
During the third week of the program, teachers will explore the history and culture of New Zealand on an independent basis or in small groups. The expenses during this week are not covered in the cost of the program.
In the fourth and final week of the program, the U.S. teachers in Australia and New Zealand will come together for educational seminars at the Periwinkle Guest House, Manly, Australia, across the harbour from Sydney. This week will include guest presentations on educational practices and culture, a general sharing of readings, fieldwork observations, travel experiences, and a performance at the Sydney Opera House. The program officially ends at noon on Friday, July 4.
Cost: $2,950* Fee includes six graduate credits, four on-campus seminars with lunch, placement fees to in-country liaisons, room and board in host homes, educational seminars and room and board at a facility in the Sydney area during Seminar Week, a performance at the spectacular Sydney Opera House, and UW System emergency insurance coverage (CISI). Expenses during the week of individual or small group travel are not included. * Please note that we have not included roundtrip airfare in the cost of the trip. This will allow for greater flexibility for individual travelers and could result in lower airfare costs. A travel agent familiar with our program who specializes in this part of the world will be invited to make a presentation at the first and/or second pre-fieldwork seminar and to offer assistance in making these arrangements.
