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Sunset on Levin
Levin is the main centre in the district of Horowhenua. Levin's size and position has many advantages.
Wellington is New Zealand's capital city. Levin is 70 minutes drive to Wellington and 40 minutes drive to the city of Palmerston North. Students can easily have access to the facilities they offer: National Museum - Te Papa, theatre, restaurants, sports events, Westpac Stadium, Parliament etc. There are trains and buses travelling to both these destinations.
The following universities are within 1 and 1/2 hours of Levin:
Victoria University (Wellington), Massey University (Palmerston North and Wellington), International Pacific College Palmerston North). There are also several Polytechnics within the same region. Entrance to New Zealand universities is gained from recording Achievement Grades in 42 credits in the Level 3 NCEA exams (including 14 credits in each of two subjects from the National Qualifications Framework), together with the requisite Mathematics and English language requirements.
A small friendly community of approximately 19,000 people. We do not usually experience the problems or distractions associated with the cities.
To visit the Horowhenua District web site please click here
Our Home stay providers are carefully selected. Our host parents care about their students and want them to have an enjoyable experience in New Zealand.
Levin is near the geographical centre of New Zealand and is the central point for visiting the North and South Islands. A ferry to the South Island leaves from Wellington. State Highway One (the main road from Wellington to Auckland) and the main trunk railway line both pass through Levin. There are international airports at both Palmerston North and Wellington. Our staff meet new students at both of these airports.
Beaches, rivers and mountains are only 15 minutes away. Many students play sport and engage in outdoor activities. Many clubs exist in Levin (see comprehensive list under 'Sporting Activities'. The Horowhenua District has a reputation for its 'clean green' image. Skiing facilities are only 2 and 1/2 hours away at Mount Ruapehu.
Birgit Breinreich - Austria, January to July 2015
Hi my name is Birgit. I’m 16 years old and I am an international student from Austria. I had a wonderful time here in New Zealand and going to school in Horowhenua College. I choose the subjects English, Art, Outdoor Education, Food Technology, Geography, French and Spanish. I had wonderful classes and especially Outdoor Education which was great for oversea students! You learn a lot about Kiwi sport and culture in that subject. We went kayaking in the school pool, hiking up to Waiopehu hut, mountain biking at Waitarere beach and rock climbing on the school‘s own rock climbing wall. Horowhenua College has a great amount of subjects which you can choose from and has the right equipment for every course as well. My first host family did not work out in the beginning but the International Dean didn’t hesitate to move me to an other family where I had a wonderful time. During my stay in New Zealand I joined a dance school which kept me fit and as well‚ ‘Stage Challenge‘. We came 1st in the competition! I was well supported. I enjoyed the international cooking club and went rock climbing after school on some days. I tried canoe polo as well, but it was too late to join in the team, but I can still recommend this sport! Time passes so fast at the end I couldn’t believe that it’s already over. I made wonderful friends who supported me in learning English and talked a lot with me. I was really sad that I had to go, but that just shows how much I loved it to stay in Levin. You can have a real Kiwi experience here! I will come back one day to see what has changed in New Zealand and Levin! » View all testimonials
