This term we had 31 new students begin their study abroad experience, out students come from a variety of countries: Japan (3), China (7), Vietnam (1), Thailand (2), Sri Lanka (1), Germany (10), Italy (4) France (1) Mexico (1) and India (1).

Staff

Last term we welcomed Louise Whitehead to the role of Homestay Coordinator. Louise is doing an amazing job finding families for our international students.

Host Families

A huge thank you to our homestay families, designated caregivers and parents who care for and support our international students.

We are always looking for new host families so if you are interested in hosting, please call our international office on 03 3374725 or send an email to our Homestay Coordinator, Louise Whitehead: homestay@cashmere.school.nz

Student Experience

My name is Isée and I studied at Cashmere High School for one term. It was such an amazing experience. It was great to meet people from all over the world. I did a lot of activities with other international students. We went to the beach, to town, to Antarctica Centre, we organised a sharing dinner with the food from our countries, ... I also meet kiwi friends!

New Zealanders are very relaxed. It's probably one of the biggest things I'll remember from here! The school is very different and so casual. Drama was my favourite subject, it was very confusing at the start because of my English, but it was so funny! I also visited the South Island. I went to Akaroa, I saw dolphins. The nature is beautiful here! I met a lot of people from the West Coast and Queenstown where I discovered the kiwi family gathering! I tried to fish, I went hiking, I watched rugby and netball... It was amazing to discover a new culture and a new lifestyle!

By Isée Poiron (France)

Tania Woodham
International Manager