Brother and sister, Willsen and Wynda Wijaya, from Indonesia received awards at the Foundation Graduation for the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies. Wynda who studied in the October Fast Track programme was awarded a Certificate for Excellence in Biology while her brother Willsen was awarded Certificates in Biology, Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. Willsen was also presented the Principal's Award for Top Scholar.

Moayed Alawami who graduated with a Bachelor degree of Medicine
and Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Auckland in 2011 and who will be practising medicine in Timaru says:

"The University of Auckland foundation programme at ACG was my ticket for entry to New Zealand's top university, the University of Auckland, a prestigious university that expects high academic standards and
achievement".

Alhussain Aldabbagh who graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Auckland in 2011 and who will be practising medicine in Wellington says:

"The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation studies taught by ACG served as an effective bridging course to my University of Auckland studies. Subjects such as biology and chemistry were of particular relevance. I personally tested the patience of the administrative and academic staff at ACG and
their interest in, and support for me, was commendable."

At the start of February a four week competition was announced for all students in ACG NZIC, ACG Norton College and ACG English School.

The brief was to produce a 3 minute video clip titled ACG - Come and See. Students were encouraged to capture aspects of College life that they enjoyed and gave an insight into what life at ACG was like. Included could be the wider picture of what it is like living in Auckland.

There was good interest from students and small groups could be seen huddling around computers editing video footage. There were some excellent entries and students learned a lot about video editing and video production. The four best videos are viewable on the ACG YouTube channel and the overall winners were Ali and Audrey who are at ACG NZIC at the Parnell Campus.

The four finalists were invited to a weekend away in Matakana, north of Auckland.

Click here to view the videos of the four finalists.

Over the summer holiday, 26 ACG New Zealand International College students took the NCEA Level 2 Intensive English course. The intensive 6-week course had been specifically designed for International high school students who had not yet achieved the literacy requirements for university entry. All 26 students successfully completed the course with an impressive 100% pass rate. They will now be able to start their university studies in March.

Mark Haines, ACG New Zealand International College Principal:

“The results are very pleasing and represent a lot of hard work both on the part of the students and also the staff. During a school year there can be many distractions that hinder progress in learning and the focus is often on other academic subjects. The ACG course has provided six weeks of intensive learning of English. While the credits achieved are in Reading and Writing, the course has looked to improve all aspects of understanding and using English. The results speak for themselves.

Most of all I am delighted for these students in that they have all achieved the literacy requirements for University Entrance before the start of the 2011 academic year. A 100% pass rate!” The next ACG NCEA Level 2 Intensive English Course will start on 28th February.

Click here  for more information.