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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.
Anne-Sophie Henriksen - Denmark, July 2012 to May 2013
Having 11 months at Horowhenua College has been awesome. Thank you so much for a great great GREAT time at Horowhenua College. I just love the teachers, the school and of course the students. The house activities have especially been great fun. I have had the best time of my life and I have learned so much. Being an international student is not always easy but it’s worth it because I have had so much fun and it is honestly something I think everyone should do. I have pushed my own limits by doing bungee jumping and skydiving and I have made friends here that I will NEVER forget. It has really just been awesome and I am not looking forward to leaving this place at all. Having a year overseas means that you have to get on with people and you have to take responsibility for yourself and your actions. It has been great for me to do that and to have an absolutely lovely host family to support me when I needed it. Just trying to live a different life for once has been amazing, so yes, this has been great! » View all testimonials
