What is Te Atatū?
Te Atatū™ International Student Preparation Programme is an online preparatory programme for international students ages 13 through 16 who plan to or currently study in New Zealand high schools.
The programme prepares international students for study in New Zealand by familiarising them with the New Zealand teaching style and academic content, and by building an understanding of New Zealand's unique culture.
Highly experienced New Zealand teachers provide live lessons in Science, Social Studies and English, giving students a taste of real New Zealand classes. These lessons, with the accompanying tutorials, homework and academic support, build up students' academic foundations and English skills.
Te Atatū's experienced support team also helps prepare students and their families for the study abroad experience. Online orientation sessions cover topics such as New Zealand life and culture, homestays, introduction to New Zealand schools, and the New Zealand education system.
Real Student Experience
Partner Organisations
Year Overview
9 weeks / term
TERM 1
REMEMBER
Theme: Migration
Science:
Navigation, Ocean,
Weather, Astronomy
Social Studies:
Migration Stories
English:
Pūrakau / Myth,
Narratives,
Auto/Biographies
TERM 2
KNOW
Theme: Identity
Science:
Life Processes
Social Studies:
Tūrangawaewae / A Place to Stand
English:
Ko wai au / Who Am I,
Recount, Poetry, Film
TERM 3
RECOGNISE
Theme: Ecology
Science:
Ecosystems,
Freshwater Habitats
Social Studies:
Environmental Impact, Conservation
English:
Procedural Writing,
Critical Reading
TERM 4
CHANGE
Theme: Sustainability
Science:
Climate Change
Social Studies:
Protest / Activism
English:
Persuasive Texts,
Speeches
Weekly Plan
Overview
Saturday
Live-streamed lessons;
Collect questions from students
Sunday
Group tutoring;
Homework release;
Vocabulary provided to students for following week
Monday - Wednesday
Tutor support continues
Thursday
Homework due
Friday
Homework marked and returned to students
Class Times
Saturday
lessons
English:
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Science:
4:45pm - 5:45pm
Social Studies:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
NZ time
Sunday
tutorials
Science:
1:30pm - 2:30pm
English:
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Social Studies:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
NZ time
Our Teachers
Pauline Newell
Teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Geography; CELTA Cambridge; DELTA Cambridge; IELTS examiner
Brita Theewis
Teacher
BA (Hons) Education, DipGrad Language & Linguistics, Bachelor Environmental Management
Theresa Manson
Teacher
BA (English major); MProffStEdn; Post Grad MusSt; Grad Dip Arts -Psychology; Dip Tchg; NZLA Cert.
Debra Masters
Teacher
BA, Dip Tchg, Dip Management
Our Support Team
Vivian Fan
Programme Director
David Gao
Business Development Manager
Frank Xing
IT & Marketing Manager
Kelly Blythen
Programme Coordinator
Jennifer Wang
Student Service Manager - China
Katy Tran
Student Service Manager - Vietnam
Harmeet Singh
Student Service Manager - South Asia
Prachya Ngamwong (Jet)
Student Service Manager - Thailand
Xiao Ning
Student Counsellor
Our Story
PSI has extensive experience providing tutorials to international students. With the increased demand from students studying in New Zealand, PSI has recognised the necessity and urgency for potential students and their families to be better prepared for study abroad.
PSI is working with a group of qualified New Zealand high school teachers with a wealth of experience in teaching, planning, and administrating in New Zealand high schools. Our teachers have expertise in the New Zealand Curriculum, NCEA, assessment marking, and moderation. They also possess the necessary qualifications and skills to support second language acquisition.
The Te Atatū programme focuses on providing cross-curricular opportunities to learners of English who wish to attend high school in New Zealand.
Partner Feedback
Student & Parent Testimonials
FAQ
Contact
Phone: +64 9 520 4329
Email: info@psi.ac.nz
WeChat: DavidGao_NZ
Line: +64 21 1737047
Zalo: +64 21 1737047