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    • International Students

    We are always pleased to welcome overseas students and value the contribution that they make to the already wide cultural mix at Viard.

    Studying in New Zealand

  • Education is comparatively cheap
  • The cost of living is comparatively cheap with New Zealanders enjoying a high standard of living
  • The country is known for its peaceful, clean and nuclear-free environment
  • New Zealanders are renowned for the warmth of their hospitality to overseas visitors
  • New Zealand has a stable democratic government, offering a safe environment
  • Education standards are high and lead to good tertiary education opportunities
  • Outdoor recreation is an important facet of the New Zealand way of life and the country provides wonderful geographical variety for a large number of recreational pursuits

    • Studying in Porirua

  • Porirua has a population of 48,000 and is situated just 20 minutes drive north of Wellington, the Capital City
  • There is easy access by car or public bus or train to Wellington, the recognised educational and cultural capital of New Zealand
  • Porirua is a vibrant City of many Cultures sited on the picturesque shores of twin harbours
  • Porirua offers a temperate climate with average summer temperatures of 21° C and average winter temperatures of 12° C. It boasts 2000 sunshine hours per year.

    • Studying at Bishop Viard College

    Bishop Viard College makes a difference. In summary, these are the areas where we believe we make a substantial difference:
  • the size of our roll - big enough to operate effective academic and co-curricular programmes; small enough so that everyone knows everyone else
  • our philosophical commitment to the development of the whole person, intellectual, spiritual and physical
  • the harmonious multi-cultural atmosphere
  • the catering to individual needs
  • our approach to discipline, where time is given to ‘working it out.’
  • The Catholic values of the school community are encouraged and clearly seen in practice
  • "A strength of the school is the energy and commitment given to caring for students". ERO report on school effectiveness.
  • The Viard environment is very positive.
  • "Students projected themselves as friendly, self confident, well organised and overtly proud of their school and their fellow students".ERO report on school effectiveness.