September 2026 Orientation
for Foundation Connect
Foundation Connect is a six-month extension programme designed to build English skills, confidence, and readiness for the Certificate in Foundation Studies. It features an English-rich curriculum, with added focus on maths and academic subjects for a broader learning foundation.
Schedule
All sessions are held in New Zealand Daylight Time.
Note: If attending orientation online, we strongly recommend using a laptop with a Windows operating system and Google Chrome as the browser for the best experience.
| Pre-Orientation Session & Q&A | ||
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (NZ time)
Teams meeting
Vivian Zhang, Learner Success Team Coordinator
Students have the chance to get first-hand information before orientation week happens.
| Onshore registration – UPIC | ||
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You must bring your physical passport and visa with you. |
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| Parents’ Orientation | ||
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Guest speakers:
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| IT Helpdesk | ||
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IT Support will be onsite so if you have completed your set up using the Activation guide but are still having technical issues, please bring your devices (Phone and Laptop) with you and our IT team will make sure everything is set up and ready to go. |
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| Q&A Drop in session | ||
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We are thrilled to welcome Studentsafe, the NZ Police alongside Host Families NZ and our own accommodation staff for what promises to be a truly valuable session! This is your chance to get some dedicated one-on-one time with our incredible guests, so make sure you don’t miss it! Come ready with your questions – this is a rare opportunity to connect directly with the people who can help you most. We can’t wait to see you there! Students who finish registering and do not have questions or IT related enquiries are free to go home. |
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| Principal’s Welcome | ||
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| Study in New Zealand | ||
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| Lunch and Meet & Greet Activity | ||
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Enjoy some lunch while you meet your new peers and the principal |
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| Foundation Connect: Welcome | ||
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| Session 1: Introduction to Digital Tools | ||
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| Session 2: Getting the Most out of Your Study | ||
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| Session 3: Mental Health and Wellbeing | ||
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| Session 4: Accommodation | ||
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Checklist
Before each session:
- Check that you have a stable internet connection
- Set up your microphone and camera
- Use your school log-ins when joining the Orientation sessions if it is available
During Orientation:
- Set-up your school account
- Set up Microsoft Teams
- Set up Outlook
Last updated: 9 Sep 2026
Key contacts
During Orientation, we will introduce you to your individual support contacts who will include the Tutors, Subject Teachers and Learner Success Team.
- General Enquiries: adminservices@up.education
- Learner Success Team: learnersuccess@up.education
- UP Accommodation: accommodation@up.education
- UP Admissions: admissions@up.education