“Do you know who you are?
Do you know where you are from?
Do you move forward with kindness and assurance?
Do you sense the waters of your life or is their course unknown to you?”

These words, a translation from the Maori song “Ua Marama Koe,” reflect the essence of StoneFire in New Zealand: The School Down Under. We offer an international semester abroad, for young people ages 16-19. Our program is unique. It is an educational adventure and a transformational experience. Enthusiastic instructors from diverse backgrounds, a youthful staff with outstanding credentials and participants from around the world come together to learn, to work, to make music, to grow food, to craft art, to climb mountains, to reflect and to learn about themselves and the mystery of life. University accredited academic courses are undertaken on-line, and are supported with regular discussion sections and one-on-one tutorials.

Potential participants and parents would be those seeking a safe international experience, a focused learning program, a healthy community environment, exhilarating outdoor activities, cultural diversity, opportunities for self-introspection, and exposure to a global perspective designed to inspire service. A desire to live an uncommon life and a willingness to make this world a better world is a bond we share and seek to cultivate. All of this is offered in the exotic beauty of “Aotearoa”, Maori for “Land of the Long White Cloud” and is perfect preparation for any next step forward in life.