QMC International Overview - Thai Edition

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Queen Margaret College (QMC) is one of New Zealand’s most prestigious and high-performing schools, dating back to 1919.

We are the leading girls’ school in Wellington, New Zealand.

Academically, we consistently rank among the very top schools in the country, while providing an inclusive and supportive environment.

We welcome girls at every year level to study with us. As a school we are proud to have students from more than 40 countries; QMC truly reflects the rich cultural diversity of New Zealand.

Our college has a nurturing environment where students can build strong connections with their peers, teachers and their new home environment.

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School we teach the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma. We instil a spirit of excellence and exploration and have a wide range of sporting, cultural and leadership opportunities.

"At QMC we ensure that every young person who attends our school learns quickly that they can be whoever or whatever they aspire to be. We nurture our students so that they leave us as resilient, future-focused leaders who have lifelong friendships and connections.

Here, they lead their learning because the teachers raise the ceiling of expectations and our students stay curious, learn adventurously, engage in a dynamic community, live sustainably and collaborate in purposeful partnerships. They are courageous young women that are ready to open the door to endless possibilities for life."

Jayne-Ann Young Principal

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We offer facilities and teaching methods

We offer the of 2 academic pathways (IB & NCEA)

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All-girls College

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700 3–18

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We deliver academic, sporting and cultural results

We are located in the of a capital city, but close to nature

We are fully private and

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We believe in the future of quality education for young women, not in profit.

Research shows that girls-only education leads to higher academic achievement, higher confidence levels, greater participation in STEM and enhanced career aspirations.

Our students are more successful, develop greater self-esteem and feel empowered to achieve their full potential.

International College Profile

Our students meet the world at QMC. With over 40 nationalities represented, you can make a friend from every continent.

Our college is nestled in the safe and picturesque embassy district of Wellington, the country’s vibrant capital city.

Our students are mostly local girls but also the daughters of diplomatic families and our small cohort of international students.

Current International Students

Year Groups of Current International Students

Care is at our core

With just 700 students, 500 of which are in Years 7-13, we are small enough to know all our students on an individual basis. There is no getting lost amongst the crowd at QMC. Every girl is well known and special to us.

“Joining QMC made a crucial impact on who I am today. I have made friends who support and love each other like a big family.”

J Zhang Graduated Year 13 in 2021

Our Curriculum and Striving for Top Academic Results

Years 1–6

Our primary school students follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) which focuses on sparking curiosity, collaboration and development of critical thinking from an early age.

Years 7–10

Students undertake the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), building on the foundations laid by PYP and enabling them to participate actively and responsibly in a changing world, whilst preparing them for the challenges of a senior curriculum.

QMC promotes multilingualism and at least one addition language to English is compulsory – French, Te Reo Māori, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese.

Years 11–13

All students undertake Level 1 of New Zealand’s National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), in Year 11. During this year, students and their families choose whether they continue with NCEA Levels 2 and 3, or commence the two-year IB Diploma.

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IB Diploma Results 2022

100% pass rate*

*For 11 of the past 12 years

(International Baccalaureate)

30% of students scored 40 or higher

100% of students awarded diploma for scoring 24 or higher

Our median score is 37

The average IB score worldwide is 30 points

NCEA Results 2022

(National Certificate of Educational Achievement)

100% pass rate for Level 1

100% pass rate for Level 2

100% pass rate for Level 3

New Zealand is ranked the Number 1 English-speaking country in the world for Future Skills.

According to The EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit) Worldwide Educating For the Future Index 2019

QMC is in the Top 10 New Zealand Schools and is the highest-ranking Wellington School for entry into top overseas universities.

According to Crimson Education Ranking 2022.

How do we Achieve our Excellent Results?

1. We are data-driven

“QMC uses extensive analysis of assessment data and is actively using that data to enhance the teaching and learning practices.” — IB Commendation 2021.

2. Our dedicated teachers care for and know all their students well

“QMC teachers nuture a respectful learning environment based on understanding and respect. They also model and instil a demonstrable passion for learning. Teachers stated teaching at the college was a joy because of the students’ respect and engagement. Parents commented how the college develops their daughters as caring, respectful young citizens.” — IB Commendation 2021.

3. We offer extra help classes and holiday tutorials to all students

“We saw collaboration, planning and consistency in delivery. QMC teaching, administration and support staff are of high calibre.”— ERO Review, Ministry of Education, New Zealand Government.

4. We provide learning extension opportunities and links to universities and outside experts

“QMC provides learning extension opportunities across multiple subjects such as external workshops, tutorials and activities where students and teachers voluntarily offered their time and dedication.” — IB Commendation 2021.

“QMC is a school like no other. The bonds I have created in the two short years I have been here speak volumes for the welcoming nature in QMC. The teachers and students embraced me with open arms and made me feel as if I’m part of a family. I am grateful for all the support from my subject teachers who worked with me to become a better person overall and academically. QMC is truly an environment that encourages leadership, allowing all the girls to become resilient women of the future.”

Yeshani Sugunendran Year 13, 2021

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What is the most important thing in the world? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. It is the people, it is the people, it is the people. Māori

proverb

Care is at our Core

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“We are very grateful for all the efforts to help our daughter. A brand new journey for her starts soon with the solid foundation QMC made for her. We are very lucky to have chosen QMC and have met excellent teachers who are dedicated to providing wonderful life experiences for the students.”

“The international students are well supported by everyone in the school. The processes, systems and pastoral care for QMC students are of a very high quality. We are very pleased with how well the girls are integrated and how much they get involved in school life.”

Cindy Yao

Parent

of

Josie, graduated 2020

ERO Review 2020 Education Ministry, NZ Government

“QMC has been a wonderful environment for my daughter to have grown in. I truly appreciate what you and the school have done for my daughter and my family.”

Nadheesha Sugunendran

Parent of Senari, Year 10

A Home away from Home

Accommodation Options

Creating a supportive home environment is very important to us. Students have the choice of our onsite luxury boarding house, or a long-term QMCapproved homestay. Boarding is recommended as students experience the best of both, living onsite during term-time and living with a local family in the school holidays.

Every girl has their own private bedroom, which they can personalise as they wish.

Benefits of living in the boarding house include a 30-second walk to school and access to the school’s gym, music rooms and art rooms during evening and weekends. Weekends can be spent getting involved in the weekly house activities, such as trampolining, visits to museums and galleries, shopping trips, daytrips to the beach and more.

We regularly put on themed events such as the Chocolate Extravaganza, Halloween fancy dress night, karaoke and the annual etiquette dinner. Girls can share their culture and learn about others’ too, for example, making dumplings for Lunar New Year, or taking part in the Matariki (Māori New Year celebration) dinner and Midwinter Christmas Dinner.

Our boarding house staff know the importance of care and support to create a home away from home for students. The boarding house opened in 2017 and was built to be homely, safe and luxurious. Both international and local girls live in the boarding house, creating an immersive and diverse environment.

QMH Offers:

Local embassies are a short distance away away so students can go there for cultural events and volunteering opportunities. Only a 15-minute walk away are the shopping district, swimming pool and music and sporting venues. The Wellington International Airport is 15 minutes from the city centre.

42 private luxury rooms. A short, 30-second walk to classrooms.

3 lounges. Close proximity to gardens, city cafes, swimming pool, libraries, a professional tennis club, embassies for cultural events and volunteering, and the Wellington International Airport. A private Japanese bath.

Boarding at Queen Margaret House (QMH)

“They have great relationships. There is general support, both physical and emotional for all QMH boarders. Their systems and processes are all fabulous.”

“QMH is, and always will be, where I call home."

Stephanie Zhang Graduated 2016

“I can really see my daughter’s been flourishing beautifully. I deeply appreciate the team at QMH."

Atsuko Nadata Mother of Japanese student

ERO Review 2020 (Education Ministry, NZ Government)

An All-Girls Advantage

We believe in tailoring education for girls. Schooling coincides with a critical time in a young woman’s life. QMC provides the opportunity for our students to learn alongside other women, to be strong and believe in themselves.

Our girls will learn how to take risks safely and speak up, preparing them to take on the world confidently, with strength and well-developed self-belief.

New Zealand is a country that celebrates and fosters strong, empowered women. In 1893, we were the first country in the world to allow women to vote, and we have since had three female Prime Ministers. Many of our top political and business figures are women, such as the Governor General, Director General of Health and Chief Justice, and they are highly visible to our girls at QMC.

When our girls see these role models, they are inspired and know they too can achieve such success. The QMC family knows how to motivate, encourage and support our girls to be their best selves. Our success proves it.

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IN A GIRLS SCHOOL:

Girls are six times more likely to study STEM subjects.

Girls get 100% of the teachers’ attention. In co-educational schools 80% goes to boys.

100% of resources and courses are designed for girls. Their needs are paramount.

100% of leadership roles go to girls. So, they experience more leadership, more mentoring and have female role models.

There is less bullying, and fewer distractions.

Our students still get the opportunity to mix with boys, but only outside the classroom, so there is no distraction to their learning. Our girls socialise with boys from local schools at school dances and sport events.

Our preferred partner boys’ school is Wellington College.

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Student Wellbeing Underpins our Success

The wellbeing of our students is our top priority. Happy, balanced students can concentrate, learn and blossom in every part of their lives.

People often ask how QMC achieves such amazing academic results. We believe it’s because our girls are well supported, well cared for, and know they belong. This allows them to spend their energy on learning and growing.

Our students are met at Wellington International Airport by a QMC team member, who then takes them to their new accommodation.

On arrival, we arrange for:

• Relaxed one-on-one chats with our Wellbeing Coach and school nurses so that students are comfortable with and know these key staff.

An in-depth orientation of the school and Wellington city.

• Two peer buddies: students in their class to show them around and invite them into their friend group.

Regular meetings with key staff such as their Dean and the international department.

• Monday sessions with their tutor class and teacher where they join in interactive wellbeing activities.

Fun Friday tutor class activities.

To help with integration and reduce stress students join a social sport (non-competitive and fun).

• No experience is needed as students learn together.

• Winning is not important. It's about fun and relaxation, not pressure.

Students are also encouraged to join cultural groups, so they make friends outside their year level.

“Playing social badminton is better than I thought. I used to be scared of people judging me and being carried by my teammates. I still do now but they are my friends who I am comfortable with. It does help me shift my worries away and have more fun.”

Sathiya Boonsaner Year 13, 2022

“It made me feel a part of the school and like I belong.”

Pinn Sriherunrusmee Year 12, 2022

“We saw a strategic approach to wellbeing, with warm, positive relationships across the school.”

ERO Review 2020 (Education Ministry, NZ Government)

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The Value of Mentorship

All international students are matched to a female mentor, who is like a caring, local mother. These women are Wellingtonbased native speakers. They are well trusted by QMC and help add another layer of support for our students.

Our mentors:

Invite students to dinners at their homes and take them out for activities.

Understand both cultures and provide a feeling of home.

• Help with cultural adaptation and practical things, like trips to the airport and buying uniforms.

• Attend all meetings with their students, such as parent teacher meetings and course selection evenings.

• Liaise between the parent and school when necessary.

Translate school reports.

“She helps me solve problems and is caring.”

Amy Zhao, Year 11, 2022

“She has helped me if I feel frustrated with work and always lightened up the mood when I was down.”

Senari Sugunendran, Year 10, 2022

“She is awesome as a mental supporter. She often takes us out for dinner when she's free.”

Sathiya Boonsaner, Year 13, 2022

“My mentor has been very helpful when I have some problems or need help. She is also very kind because she texts me all the time.”

Pinn Sriherunrusmee, Year 12, 2022

“She provides me with motivation.”

Yeshani Sugunendran, Year 13, 2021

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ESOL is offered on a needs basis. Before arrival at QMC, they are tested using the online Oxford Placement Test. Their results are analysed by the Head of Languages and ESOL teaching staff to focus on any areas that need support. We test every six months. The ESOL teacher stays in regular contact with the students’ subject teachers to discuss how their learning can be further supported.

Our ESOL classes are small, and students receive one-on-one guidance to help them progress. In this supportive environment, they feel confident to share their thoughts and ideas. ESOL students all participate in extracurricular Speech and Drama lessons in small groups (between

one and four students). This tuition helps them to improve their fluency and confidence speaking in front of an audience. They also sit an examination at the end of the year and receive a certificate in Speech and Drama, which looks fantastic on their CV.

The students' English proficiency progress is tracked and when they reach B1 proficiency they join mainstream English classes. Students in the ESOL programme take all their other subject classes as mainstream, allowing them to mix frequently with local students.

By far the best language development comes from the fact that the girls are in a fullimmersion English environment.

They hear and speak English throughout the day, chatting with new friends, following classroom instructions to complete activities, socialising at mealtimes and attending school events.

A number of our international students go on to take the IB Diploma. In Group 1 students study their mother-tongue literature, and in Group 2, they study English as their acquisition language. This allows students to maintain their heritage culture and excel in English, gaining a bilingual Diploma. In 2021 our school gained four bilingual diplomas, two of which scored in the 40s, the top 10 percent of the world.

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QMC Alumnae Success

Aya Takeuchi

Sugiyama University (BA) and New York University (MA). Now working at the United Nations Women’s Division in New York.

What do you remember most fondly about QMC?

Teachers and friends! They helped me so much to grow as a person. I wouldn’t have been where I am now without their support. Also, I cannot thank enough my host families for providing me such a loving environment and treating me like their daughter.

Do you think going to QMC has helped you in terms of your career/personal development?

YES. I wouldn’t have been as adventurous as I am today without the time at QMC. Never imagined that I would study, work and live in another country. After I learnt how progressive NZ was in terms of gender equality, working for UN Women became my dream. And now I work there. I am truly grateful for all the experiences at QMC.

Hyun Lee

The University of Melbourne; now working in Set Design at SBS broadcasting company in Seoul. Hyun designed the sets for the hugely popular Netflix Drama 'Mr. Sunshine', in addition to the sets required for TV news and televised aspects of the Seoul mayoral race.

What do you remember most fondly about QMC?

It was a precious time. I remember when I was close to teachers, and I could ask questions and learn comfortably.

Do you think going to QMC has helped you in terms of your career/personal development?

I still say that attending QMC in New Zealand was the time that made me who I am today. I actually believe so. The teachers who supported me to grow into my true self, the beautiful school buildings I saw every day, and the curriculum and school system that made me stronger remain in my memory to this day. I thought that if I had a child in the future, I would like to have them walk the same path.

“My creativity on a global stage."

"A dream come true."

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2023 International Fees

Annual scale of tuition fees for Years 1 to 6

Annual scale of tuition fees for Years 7 to 13

Sundry activities deposit

Mentor fee

Queen Margaret House (boarding) 7-day

Holiday homestay fee (if applicable for boarding students)

Homestay available on request

*The sundry activities deposit is used to pay for camps, private music lessons etc. Any unused portion will be refunded if not used during the school year in line with the college's refund policy.

**Fixed annual fee which covers 7 weeks of term holidays. Any additional homestays can be arranged but will incur an extra charge.

Contact Us

Choosing the right school is an important decision and a significant investment.

We will support you every step of the way.

+64 4 473 7160

international@qmc.school.nz qmc.school.nz

Physical address: 53 Hobson Street Thorndon Wellington 6011 New Zealand

Postal address:

Queen Margaret College PO Box 12-274

Thorndon Wellington 6144 New Zealand

All fees and costs are quoted in New Zealand Dollars and include GST (Goods and Service Tax) where required.

2023 Registration fee (paid on registration): $250

2023 Acceptance fee (paid on acceptance of place): $1,400

ESOL (if required): $3,000

Tuition fees include tuition, careers counselling, pastoral care, library, sports and cultural equipment, and the use of college facilities.

This schedule is subject to change.

2022 Head Prefect, Lilly Taulelei (left) and 2022 Deputy Head Prefect, Pippa Nicol (right) wear the QMC korowai, a traditional Māori cloak.

"The korowai is a symbol of leadership and an obligation to care for people."

Lilly Taulelei