We are always pleased to welcome overseas students and value the contribution that they make to the already wide cultural mix at Bishop Viard College.

STUDYING AT BISHOP VIARD COLLEGE
Bishop Viard College makes a difference. In summary, these are the areas where we believe we make a substantial difference:
- The size of our roll - big enough to operate effective academic and co-
curricular programmes, small enough so that everyone knows
everyone else.
- Our philosophical commitment to the development of the whole
person, intellectul, spiritual and physical.
- The harmonious multi-cultural atmosphere
- The catering to individual needs
- Our approach to discipline, where time is given to 'working it out'.
- The Catholic values of the school community are encouraged and
clearly seen in practice
- "A strength of the school is the energy and commitment given to
caring for students".

ERO report on school effectiveness.
- The Viard environment is very positive.
- "Students projected themselves as friendly, self confident, well
organised and overtly proud of their school and their fellow students".


STUDYING IN PORIRUA
- Porirua has a population of 48,000 and is situated just 20 minutes
drive north of Wellington, the Capital City.
- There is easy access by car or public bus or train to Wellington, the
recognised educational and cultural capital of New Zealand.
- Porirua is a vibrant city of many cultures sited on the picturesque
shores of twin harbours.
- Porirua offers a temperate climate with average summer
temperatures of 21C and average winter temperatures of 12C. It
boasts 2000 sunshine hours per year.

STUDYING IN NEW ZEALAND
- Education is comparatively cheap.
- The cost of living is comparatively cheap with New Zealanders
enjoying a high standard of living.
- The country is known for its peaceful, clean and nuclear-free
environment.
- New Zealanders are renowned for the warmth of their hospitality to
overseas visitors.
- New Zealand has a stable democratic government, offering a safe
environment.
- Education standards are high and lead to good tertiary education
opportunities.
- Outdoor recreation is an important facet of the New Zealand way of
life and the country provides wonderful geographical variety for a
large number of recreational pursuits.