A little bit about NZ
Population:
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New Zealand: 4.693 Million
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Wellington(capital): about 496,000
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Auckland: 1.377 million
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Language:
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English & Maori
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Climate:
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Spring (Sept.-Nov.)-- 40-70 degrees Fahrenheit
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Summer (Dec.-Feb)--70-90 degrees Fahrenheit
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Fall (March-May)--40-70 degrees Fahrenheit
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Winter (June-August)--35-60 degrees Fahrenheit
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Currency:
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New Zealand Dollar
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Currency Exchange:
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1 NZ dollar=0.73 US Dollars
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Education:
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​Follow the National Curriculum Standards
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These standards are set in place to show what students should reach in each subject, especially literacy and numeracy.​
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Follow a 3 tier model:
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Early Childhood Education (age 0-5)​
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Primary Education: year 1-8 (ages 5-12)
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Secondary Education: year 9-13 (ages 13-17)
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Children are required education from ages 1-16 and then can choose to move onto a university after high school for higher education.
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