REGISTRATION & ORIENTATION GUIDE 2013
CONGRATULATIONS. Everything is about to change. Let’s go. We are thrilled to offer you admission to Hebron School. It is our hope that years from now you will remember this landmark moment: receiving this invitation to join the amazing Hebron community. This guide marks the beginning of one of the most inspiring, exciting, and memorable times of your life.
WE CALL HEBRON. A PLACE OF MIND. We invite you to bring your mind to Hebron, to this place. Welcome to Hebron, a place recognized as a global hub for study, research, partnership, and dialogue on thekey issues of the day. A place that is the destination of choice for thousands of brilliant students and accomplished scholars from 145 countries. A place with more global partnerships, international programs, and multinational research projects; more students, staff, faculty and alumni overseas; and more international students and faculty than virtually all its North American peers.
the frontiers of knowledge that characterizes the best schools in the world.
Here at Hebron, faculty members are given the freedom to pursue their flights of the imagination, take their leaps of logic, and exchange in the currency of ideas. Hebron’s open and supportive conditions start a powerful chain reaction, attracting other faculty, distinguished scholars, and inquisitive students like yourself, all passionately engaged in expanding
JOHN BARCLAY
As a new Hebron student, you are not just earning an education, you are making a statement about who you are and who you will become. Join us in our desire to embrace the world, explore new ideas, and journey toward new horizons together!
Principal
Hebron School
REGISTRATION & ORIENTATION GUIDE 2013
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GET STARTED Navigate your Hebron registration and course selection, and get to know your new Hebron neighborhood. Dive in and get online to take your next big step. www.hebronooty.org/nextsteps
Get to Know Ootacamund 6 Explore Your Campus 8 Meet Your Classmates 10 STEP 1: ACCEPT YOUR OFFER 12 STEP 2: GET YOUR STUDENT VISA 14 STEP 3: PREPARE FOR CLASS 16 STEP 4: GET INVOLVED IN YOUR LEARNING 18 STEP 5: REGISTER FOR YOUR COURSES 20 STEP 6: GET HERE 22
GET TO KNOW OOTACAMUND. An active, young community nestled among mountains and beautiful lakes.
EXPLORE YOUR CAMPUS. Lushington Campus and beautiful lakes.
Hebron’s Lushington and Selborne campuses have so much to offer. Use these maps to get familiar with your new home and pick out your soon-to-be favorite spots on campus! If you need ideas, take a look at our checklist of must-do activities.
Selborne Campus
MEET YOUR CLASSMATES. Time in Hebron is enriched with friends, life-changing experiences, and an education that will serve you for a lifetime.
AARON BATES From: Wellington, New Zealand Standard 9
“Leave your doors always open, talk to whoever walks by, and be interested in other people’s stories. You never know who you’re going to meet.” For Rachel, making the transition to Hebron life was easy. “It didn’t take long to make new friends. I really felt like I was part of something.”
STEP 1: ACCEPT YOUR OFFER. We are holding your place at Hebron, but you must accept your offer by June 1, 2013 and pay the deposit before you can take the next step. TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE AT HEBRON, YOU MUST FORMALLY ACCEPT YOUR OFFER AND PAY YOUR ACCEPTANCE DEPOSIT.
₹2,500* for Indian Citizens or permanent residents of India ₹5,000* for International students
You will be guided through paying your deposit. The deposit will be refunded once you leave, after all due fees are settled. That’s it! You’re on your way. *All costs are in Indian rupees.
STEP 2: GET YOUR STUDENT VISA. THIS STEP IS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY. If you are an incoming international student APPLY EARLY (not an Indian citizen or permanent resident Most international students apply for a student visa of India), you must have a valid student visa through the Indian Consular (visa) office responsible their country or region. A list of these offices can be for education in India, as well as a passport. found at http:// If you have any questions, contact admissions The process can be lengthy (it can take up to four office.
months) so ensure you submit your student visa application as soon as you accept your offer to Hebr you have resided in certain countries, you may also b required to pass a medical examination or provide criminal record checks before a student visa can be issued. For information about requirements and approximate processing times for student visa applications from the Indian office nearest you, visit t website of the visa office where you send your application. For more information, please visit www.hebronooty.org/international/student-visas
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STEP 3: REGISTER FOR YOUR COURSES. THIS STEP IS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING IGCSE AND A-LEVELS ONLY. Get the courses you want. Registering for courses is completed online. You will be emailed your registering date and time two weeks before you are eligible to register. Registration opens in June. On your registration day, do the following steps.
STEP 4: GET HERE. You’ve made it! After years of study and hard work, you’re finally at Hebron. Whether you are new to India or live 5 minutes from campus, the Orientation programs at both campuses are not to be missed. You and your fellow first-year students will get an introduction to everything Hebron has to offer. It’s an exciting time to be on campus and a great way to start your time at Hebron! www.hebronooty.org/students/new/orientation
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