July 2025 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 Standard 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.
Onshore registration – UPICNZ | ||
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You must bring your physical passport and visa with you. |
Onshore registration – UPICNZ | ||
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You must bring your physical passport and visa with you. |
Parents’ Orientation | ||
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Principal’s Welcome | ||
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Students will receive a welcome from their Principal |
Welcome to Foundation Connect and Progression Information | ||
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Lunch and Meet & Greet with the Foundation Connect Team | ||
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Students will receive a welcome from their Principal, Programme Coordinator, and other staff. |
Study and living in New Zealand | ||
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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: Q & A with Programme Leaders | ||
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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
- Submit your registration form 👉 Click here to submit
Last updated: 4th June 2025
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
- Timetable Enquiries: timetable@up.education