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Instructs in English
Ages 0 - 18 years
Fees NZ$25,595 - 31,170
Pupils 1913
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 24
ACG Parnell College is a four-campus Cambridge International school in Auckland, New Zealand, offering Early Learning through Year 13. The Cambridge Pathway encompasses Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, IGCSE, and A Levels, with AS Levels in Year 12 and A Levels in Year 13. The school serves ages 0 to 18 across four campuses: Early Learning, Primary, Middle School, and Senior, with the Senior Campus in Newmarket. Facilities include technology-enabled classrooms, science laboratories, well-stocked libraries, and specialist spaces for drama, music, and visual arts. A broad sports program uses multi-sport facilities and supports football, basketball and netball in regional competitions. The Senior Campus provides 24 teaching spaces, physics, chemistry and biology labs, a music room, and a large theatre. Extracurriculars extend to 90+ clubs, including STEM and science contests, debating, MUN, arts ensembles and cultural clubs. The college emphasizes a journey from infancy to university preparation with leadership and service opportunities.
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Instructs in English
Ages 0 - 18 years
Fees NZ$24,420 - 29,300
Pupils 1018
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 25
ACG Strathallan is an independent school located on a 15-hectare campus at 50 Hayfield Way, Karaka, Auckland. The school delivers Cambridge International programmes from Early Learning to Year 13, including Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, AS Levels and A Levels, with alignment to New Zealand's NCEA from primary level onwards. The core curriculum is Cambridge-based, designed to prepare students for study at universities worldwide while fostering creative and critical thinking, a strong work ethic and a love of learning. The campus provides dedicated spaces for Early Learning, Primary and College, plus specialist rooms for science, design & technology, ICT, music, drama and art, all supported by campus-wide connectivity and modern labs. Sports are extensive, with an international hockey turf, gym, a sports and performing arts hall, football and rugby fields, tennis and netball courts, and aerobics room. Visual and performing arts, languages (Mandarin and Spanish) and technology are integral parts of life.
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Ages 0 - 17 years
Fees NZ$19,935 - 27,378
Pupils 845
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 18
ACG Sunderland is a day school in Henderson, New Zealand, offering a Cambridge International Curriculum within a values-based community. The school serves Preschool to Year 13 on nine acres across two campuses, with Early Learning separate from Primary-to-College spaces. The Cambridge framework begins in Year 1 and continues through IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, under Cambridge Assessment International Education. The motto Aspire, Succeed Respect sits with the Sunderland Way, emphasising Respect, Confidence, Enthusiasm, Loyalty, Service and Determination. The campus features modern classrooms with integrated technology, advanced science laboratories, a technology room, a rich library, and a 250-seat arts auditorium. On-site facilities include a gymnasium and playing fields, with access to swimming, tennis courts and Trusts Stadium for wider athletics. The school records a 100% Cambridge pass rate for six consecutive years and benefits from Education Review Office feedback. International exchanges, summer programmes and Inspired Schools activities enrich program beyond classes.
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Instructs in English
Ages 0 - 18 years
Fees NZ$200 - 1,000
Pupils 501
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 20
ACG Tauranga is a private day school in Tauranga, New Zealand, at 6 Keenan Road. It is part of Inspired Education, a group. The Cambridge International curriculum runs from Year 0 to Year 13, including Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, IGCSE in Years 10–11 and Cambridge AS & A Levels in Years 12–13. Four-stage Cambridge pathway is Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and AS/A Levels. Cambridge subjects include Mathematics, Science, English, History, Geography, Art & Design, Music and Physical Education, with Spanish from Year 5. English and French are core languages, with Spanish taught from Year 5. The campus offers classrooms, science laboratories, a library, art room, music suite and a dance studio, plus a soccer pitch, multi-turf complex and indoor facility. There is no on-site swimming pool; swimming is taught through the curriculum with local facilities. Extra-curricular life includes service and leadership opportunities, clubs and camps, including Creative Arts and exchanges.
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Instructs in English
Fees NZ$9,280 - 13,600
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 21
ATEA College is a private, co‑educational Christian school in Panmure, Auckland, New Zealand, offering the Cambridge International Curriculum for Years 1–13. The school uses Cambridge Primary for Years 1–6, with Cambridge Primary tests in Year 6, and Cambridge Lower Secondary for Years 7–10, including Checkpoint opportunities. Years 11–13 follow the Cambridge Upper Secondary pathway, with graduation options such as the Cambridge A Levels, Cambridge IGCSE, or the Cambridge AICE Diploma, alongside vocational qualifications and work experience. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, History and Bible, taught through individual learning plans to support each student's progress. The campus features modern, computer-equipped classrooms and facilities that support practical work in sciences and visual arts, with ICT used across personalised programmes. Māori language study, French and other languages are introduced, and there is a Marae context reflecting Kiwi identity. With dedicated staff and a supportive environment, international students receive personalised progress guidance today onward.
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Instructs in English
Ages 13 - 18 years
Fees NZ$26,250
Pupils 2800
Type Boys School, Boys School (boarding)
Curriculum Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Auckland Grammar School is a state secondary school for boys in Auckland, New Zealand, serving students aged 13 to 18. It sits on Mountain Road in Epsom and offers a dual academic pathway that combines Cambridge International AS Levels and A Levels with New Zealand's NCEA through a bespoke curriculum. From Form 6, students select either Cambridge or NCEA as a two‑year programme leading to Form 7 examinations and University Entrance; Form 5 provides a Pre-Q bridge to senior Cambridge AS Level and NZQA Level 2 courses. The campus supports rigorous study alongside extensive co‑curricular opportunities. Facilities include a 360‑seat Centennial Theatre (currently closed to external hire), Te Ara Mātauranga library opened in 2024 with substantial print and digital resources, and Computer Suites with high‑speed IT. Sporting facilities cover six grass fields, an all‑weather Hockey Turf, and a Lower Artificial Turf. On‑site Tibbs House provides boarding for select students. The school has a long history dating back to 1850.
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Ages 11 - 13 years
Fees NZ$34,000
Pupils 720
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Auckland Normal Intermediate School (ANI) is a co-educational two-year intermediate for students aged 11–13, located on Poronui Street in Mt Eden, Auckland. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and educates around 700 students, plus about 20 international learners. ANI is associated with the University of Auckland, Faculty of Education, helping train future teachers and sharing grounds. The school emphasises student voice, with a curriculum co-designed to reflect individual strengths and interests, aiming to develop internationally minded, inquiring, knowledgeable and confident lifelong learners. Facilities include park-like grounds with two playing fields, three netball courts and a 25-metre outdoor pool; a well-resourced Information Centre; and Modern Classrooms with wifi and devices stored in lockable cupboards. ANI offers ESOL support, orientation and buddy systems, plus service activities such as Duke of Edinburgh and William Pike Challenge. Extracurriculars span performing and visual arts, cultural groups and sport, including exchange experiences globally.
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Instructs in English
Fees NZ$19,500
Pupils 2800
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 26
Avondale College sits on a redeveloped campus in Avondale, Auckland, with a long history dating to 1945 and modern facilities designed for contemporary learning. The curriculum offers two senior pathways: NZQA NCEA and Cambridge International CAIE, with a Junior School (Year 9 and Year 10) and a Senior School (Year 11–13). ESOL Immersion and Learning Support assist new arrivals to New Zealand. The Dual Pathway enables progression to university entrance, including University Entrance in 2027. The 2027 Academic Programme details courses across English, Mathematics, Science, Arts, Languages, Social Science and Technology. Notable facilities include a multi-million-dollar rebuild (2014) and an on-campus Early Childhood Education Centre (since 1996), plus a Specialist Performing Arts Centre, a stadium, netball/tennis surface, hockey turf and a library with extensive digital resources. The school hosts strong international support, a dedicated International Student Department, and a growing emphasis on computing with recognition in New Zealand qualifications globally.
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Ages 11 - 13 years
Fees NZ$15,500
Pupils 800
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Bucklands Beach Intermediate is a co-educational New Zealand state school for 11–13-year-olds that delivers a dual framework: the New Zealand Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The school teaches eight learning areas, including English, The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Learning Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, and Technology, with inquiry learning guiding six units each year. Specialist teachers support cross-curricular projects, and the NZC five key competencies—thinking, using language, managing self, relating to others, and participating—are integrated with an IB lens to foster internationally minded, lifelong learners. The campus features a well stocked library, a fully networked computer and television system, a performing arts centre, science and design spaces, and ESOL support. Sporting fields, an artificial turf, outdoor learning areas, and a dedicated Sports and Dance Academy underpin a broad co-curricular program, including after-school activities and exchanges aimed at student wellbeing and achievement. The school welcomes international families.
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Instructs in English
Ages 13 - 18 years
Fees NZ$19,000
Pupils 2600
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary)
Class Size 26
Burnside High School is a co-educational state secondary school in Christchurch, New Zealand, serving students aged 13–18. The school offers a large bespoke curriculum aligned with Cambridge Secondary qualifications while delivering NCEA credits, and Cambridge IGCSE for Years 11–13. The 28-acre campus features Pukehinau, a 3600 square metre two-storey learning block opened in 2024 with 25 specialist spaces for science and technology, and Rakipaoa, opened in 2026 for English and social sciences. The Aurora Centre serves as the cultural hub for assemblies, performances and community events. Facilities include two gymnasiums, extensive sports fields and an all-weather artificial turf that doubles as tennis courts. The Specialist Music Programme, Drama, Dance and Visual Arts are active, alongside broad science, technology and mathematics offerings. Languages include Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish and Te Reo Māori in Year 9, with German from Year 10. The International Students programme offers homestay opportunities to support cultural exchange.
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Instructs in English
Ages 13 - 18 years
Fees NZ$18,500
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Cashmere High School in Christchurch is a co-educational secondary school serving students aged 13 to 18. It operates a bespoke curriculum that allows students to tailor subject choices toward future study and careers, with a yearly Studies Choice handbook detailing courses, entry requirements and costs. Opened in 1956, the school is known for performing arts and scientific programs, reflected in the McCombs Performing Arts Centre, along with a Science and Technology faculty offering Agriculture & Horticultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Electronics and Physics, Digital Technologies and Multi-Materials Technology. The campus includes a Fitness and High Performance Centre, seven tennis courts, seven netball courts, a hockey turf, BYOD-enabled digital learning facilities. Unique features include Pūhoro STEM mentoring, Ekea Pathways to University of Canterbury, and gateways to vocational training such as Canterbury Trades Academy. The Māori name Te iringa o Kahukura and the Lymphad symbol reflect heritage and leadership.
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Instructs in English
Ages 2 - 18 years
Fees NZ$20,655 - 27,274
Pupils 387
Type Co-educational, Girls School
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary)
Class Size 24
Chilton Saint James School sits at 124 Waterloo Road, Lower Hutt, near Wellington, New Zealand. It serves ages 2 to 18. Preschool is co-educational; Years 1–13 are a girls' day school. The private Anglican school offers a bespoke curriculum with Cambridge for secondary. In Years 12–13 students may choose between NCEA and Cambridge pathways, including AS and A Levels under Cambridge. Founded in 1918, the campus blends heritage architecture with modern facilities. On-site amenities include netball and tennis courts, a 25‑metre heated pool, a large sports ground and a covered astroturf area. Middle and Senior School rooms are specialist spaces; Bring Your Own Device covers iPads for Preschool–Year 4 and laptops for Years 4–13. Extracurriculars include Chilton Ballet Academy, Chilton Dance Centre and Chilton Music Academy, with Discover Chilton offering Music, Drama, Dance and Sport. The school provides pastoral and international-student support, including homestay services for families abroad and beyond.
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Instructs in English
Fees NZ$19,000
Pupils 1441
Type Boys School, Boys School (boarding)
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Christchurch Boys' High School sits at 71 Straven Road, Christchurch, and has educated boys since 1881. The school operates a Year 9–13 curriculum with a broad subject range. Core subjects are English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, with Year 9 languages including French, Japanese and Te Reo Māori. The Arts programme covers Music, Drama, Visual Arts and Film/Media, and participates in the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Competition. Technology and Design pathways include Materials Technology, Digital Technology, and Design/Visual Communications. Health and Physical Education and Outdoor Education run through the timetable, alongside a wide sport program. In Years 11–13 students may study Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Agribusiness, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, with Drama available as a UE subject. The curriculum aligns with NCEA and integrates academic, sporting and cultural learning. Facilities include Wilson Library with a 3D printer, Apple iMacs, and a modern Adams House with pool and courts. Adams House facilities.
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Instructs in English
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
City Impact Church School is a private, co-educational Christian school on Auckland's North Shore, at 794 East Coast Road, Oteha. It serves students from Year 0 to Year 13 and offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels alongside a Bespoke Curriculum. In Primary (0–6), English and Mathematics are core, with Kingdom Building topics in History, Geography and Doctrine, plus Science, Visual Art & Design, Drama and Music, and a Physical Education program that includes on-site and off-site activities such as swimming, tennis and gym. In Junior High (7–10), History, Geography and Doctrine sit within Kingdom Building; language develops written and oral skills; Mathematics, Science and the Arts are taught with an on-site/off-site program and school sports. In Senior High (11–13), Cambridge Examinations underpin study, with compulsory English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Co-ordinated Science, plus options in History, Geography, Business Studies, Visual Art & Design and Information Technology; AS/A2 in Years 12–13. The school was founded in 2004 by Peter and Bev Mortlock and remains connected to City Impact Church.
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Instructs in English
Ages 7 - 18 years
Fees NZ$17,100 - 22,375
Pupils 1500
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Class Size 10
Crimson Global Academy is an online private school for ages 7–18 offering International GCSEs, Cambridge A Levels, Cambridge International AS Levels, AP, and US Diploma. Courses are delivered online from home, with ability-based enrollment and tailored subjects; more than 40% of students study at advanced levels. Classes are small and taught in real time by teachers from a talent pool, with options for One-on-One Instruction, Live Group Classes, or Asynchronous formats. The timetable runs 24/7 to suit multiple time zones. A distinctive feature is 1-1 Da Vinci instruction plus CGA Flex, enabling multi-year A-Levels or US Diploma. CGA runs study hubs with laboratories, meeting rooms and social spaces, supported by Crimson Education partnerships in Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and São Paulo; in-person study is available. Founded in 2019 by Dr Jamie Beaton, the school serves 2,000 learners from 70 countries and employs 200 teachers. Globally accessible.
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Destiny School emphasizes core academic subjects: science, mathematics, social studies, computer applications, and language arts. Daily learning centers on a discipline-focused approach where classroom activities are guided by teachers who bring knowledge to life. The school values clear instruction and structured lessons, with teachers presenting content in an engaging, accessible manner to support student understanding. Destiny School provides services for diverse learners through a comprehensive special education program, including assistive technology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and related supports. These services are designed to help students participate fully in classroom activities and reach individual goals. The curriculum prepares students for post-secondary paths, including college, trade school, or entering the workforce, with a focus on developing essential academic and practical skills. The school aims to foster independence, responsible study habits, and productive collaboration as students progress through their studies. Classroom environments emphasize safety, inclusivity, and respectful inquiry together.
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Instructs in English
Ages 3 - 18 years
Fees NZ$22,832 - 53,941
Pupils 1700
Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)
Curriculum IB (DP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 20
Diocesan School for Girls is an independent Anglican day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18, located in Epsom, Auckland. The school offers a dual-path curriculum combining the International Baccalaureate programmes (MYP and DP) with a bespoke NZ‑Curriculum pathway. In the junior years, students follow the New Zealand Curriculum; in the senior years, families choose between NCEA or the IB Diploma, with 2025 Year 11 aligned to Level 1 NCEA content to prepare for Levels 2 and 3 or the IB Diploma. Anglican traditions inform a holistic spiritual and ethical approach alongside strong academics. Facilities include a historic Chapel, an Arts Centre, a high‑tech science and innovation block, and two indoor heated pools, plus a MakerSpace and dedicated spaces for performance and STEAM learning. A broad sport programme and diverse arts opportunities, together with Duke of Edinburgh leadership and service programmes, support well‑rounded student development for future success.
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Instructs in English
Pupils 2200
Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
EGGS is a girls' secondary school in Auckland offering a bespoke curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE and the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). The school serves Years 9–13 with a broad, balanced programme that develops core learning across subjects while providing diverse options to widen horizons. Digital Learning is embedded throughout, supported by the Gae Griffiths Library, ICT facilities, and dedicated study spaces. The campus features a modern theatre, a modern Joyce Fisher Sports Centre and Epsom Aquatic Centre, plus specialist science laboratories, technology workshops, and art/photography suites. On-site Epsom House provides boarding for up to 150 girls, while day pupils share high-quality facilities. A strong co-curricular framework emphasises Arts, Culture, Community and Sport, and leadership opportunities through EGGS Life. Since its opening in 1917, EGGS has educated generations of young women and remains a presence in girls' education in New Zealand. It welcomes international families seeking support for transition.
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Instructs in English
Fees NZ$22,460 - 24,960
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Montessori Curriculum
Class Size 20
Ficino School is a private, co‑educational day school on a Mount Eden campus housed in a villa dating from the early 1900s. It serves Preschool through Year 8 on a single site, offering a compact yet broad learning environment designed to nourish body, mind and spirit. The curriculum blends the Cambridge Primary Programme for English, Mathematics and Science with New Zealand's Curriculum, enriched by specialist programmes drawn from Ficino's sister schools worldwide. Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) is a core feature of learning, connecting off‑site activities to classroom topics within the New Zealand framework. In addition to core subjects, students engage with the arts, physical education and philosophy, with philosophy taught through the international P4C programme. From Year 5, technology is introduced to prepare students for high school, while regular national assessments such as PATs monitor progress. The Ficino Educational Trust, established in 1998, governs the school with a board of up to seven trustees, guiding strategic direction alongside the Principal.
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Instructs in English
Ages 13 - 18 years
Fees NZ$20,800
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum
Glendowie College is a co-educational secondary school in Auckland, New Zealand, serving ages 13 to 18. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for Years 9 and 10 with the New Zealand Curriculum, and a pathway in Years 11 to 13 leading to the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). The college offers ESOL and mainstream English, and subjects across English, languages (Spanish, Mandarin), mathematics, sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), design, electronics, technology, Art, Music, Drama, Dance, Physical Education, Health, Outdoor Education, Hospitality and Food Technology. It supports international students with English language development and a transition into most subjects. The campus includes gymnasia, cricket nets, playing fields, tennis and netball courts, and a BYOD program with Google Workspace and Google Classroom. A distinctive feature is the Duke of Edinburgh Award program across all levels, alongside diverse clubs and a co-curricular program. A welcoming community for families. Newcomers welcome.
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Instructs in English
Ages 5 - 13 years
Fees NZ$18,000
Pupils 625
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Montessori Curriculum
Class Size 24
Glendowie School is a co-educational state school in Auckland that offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for Years 1–6 and is pursuing Middle Years Programme authorisation for Years 7–8. The school delivers the New Zealand curriculum through the PYP framework and a Montessori Unit established in 1995, supporting diverse learners including Sommerville students. The campus features a large Information Centre library with breakout spaces, a solar‑heated pool, and multiple specialised facilities for Music, Art, Digital Technologies, STEM, and Physical Education. Outdoor spaces include two playing fields with an all‑weather surface, three adventure playgrounds, and courts for netball and tennis. ESOL provides targeted literacy support for New Speakers of English. The school runs extensive extracurriculars, including Orchestra for Year 4–8, kapa haka, chess, and environmental groups such as Enviro Group and Trees for Survival. The school emphasises community involvement, wellbeing, and pastoral care for international students under the Code of Practice.
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Instructs in English
Ages 13 - 18 years
Fees NZ$20,000
Pupils 2300
Type Boys School, Boys School (boarding)
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Hamilton Boys' High School is a state secondary school for boys aged 13 to 18, located at 47/45 Peachgrove Road, Hamilton East, New Zealand. The campus includes Argyle House, an on-site boarding hostel for international students, plus a Health Centre and learning spaces to support wellbeing and study. The school traces its history to 1903 and opened in its current form in 1955; it has been named New Zealand School of Character. The academic programme combines Cambridge IGCSE through the ALP five-year pathway with NCEA Levels 1–3. In Year 11, ALP subjects sit Cambridge IGCSE examinations; in Year 12, ALP subjects sit AS examinations alongside NCEA Level 2. University Entrance is available with UE-approved subjects. Gateway and Waikato Trades Academy provide senior options, and Agriculture is offered through related programmes. Facilities include expansive playing fields, a 6-lane 25-m pool, a hockey turf and a Sports Dome completed in 2023. The school runs extensive co-curriculars in sport and the arts.
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Instructs in English
Ages 13 - 18 years
Fees NZ$17,500
Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Hamilton Girls' High School is a state, single-sex girls' secondary school in Hamilton, New Zealand, with Sonninghill Hostel as on-site boarding. The campus on Ward Street supports strong science, arts and sport facilities. The school delivers the New Zealand Curriculum, with eight essential learning areas, and offers Cambridge IGCSE for identified, invited students. In Years 9-10 students select option subjects; in Year 11 Cambridge IGCSE English, Science and Mathematics are available by invitation. The senior pathway centers on NCEA Levels 1-3 and NCEA Scholarship, with internal and external assessments to gain credits and endorsements. Ignite provides enrichment for above-average learners, while Realising Potential mathematics supports students as needed. The school promotes opportunities across academic, cultural and leadership pathways, anchored by the motto A wise woman shapes her own destiny, and supports active involvement in school productions, ensembles, sports and service.
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Instructs in English
Ages 13 - 18 years
Fees NZ$17,000
Pupils 1750
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary)
Hillcrest High School is a co-educational state secondary school located in Hamilton, New Zealand, for students aged 13 to 18. Established in 1972, it offers Cambridge (Secondary) for senior study alongside a Junior Curriculum for Years 9–10 aligned to the New Zealand Curriculum. In Years 9–10, students take English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, The Arts, Health & Physical Education, Languages, Technology and Digital Technologies, with a compulsory Digital Technologies course and language options including Te Reo Māori, French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin; English Language Learning supports learners whose first language isn't English. For Years 11–13, most students take five NCEA subjects, with Cambridge AS Level options in English and Mathematics in Year 12 and opportunities to study university-based papers. Vocational pathways, including Gateway, STAR and Trades Academy with Wintec, provide work-based opportunities. The school hosts an International Centre and emphasizes wellbeing, Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC), and a vibrant arts, sport and cultural life, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and an international concert.
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Instructs in English
Ages 11 - 18 years
Fees NZ$750 - 29,100
Pupils 336
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Class Size 12
Huanui College is an independent secondary school in Whangarei, New Zealand, offering Cambridge International Examinations across Years 7-13. With a 1:12 teacher-to-student ratio, the school provides foundation academics (Years 7-9), IGCSE preparation (Years 10-11), and Cambridge A-Level studies (Years 12-13). The school has earned 44 Cambridge International Examinations awards including 4 Highest Mark in World awards and 12 Highest Mark in New Zealand awards. Over 35 sporting codes are available. Te Reo Maori and global studies programmes are offered.
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Instructs in English
Ages 11 - 18 years
Fees NZ$1,430 - 24,990
Pupils 500
Type Boys School, Boys School (boarding)
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Class Size 12
John McGlashan College is a state-integrated boys' secondary school in Dunedin, New Zealand, serving Years 7–13 with on-site boarding. The college offers the IB Diploma Programme alongside Learning Pathways 2024, with Years 7–8 taught in homerooms where Integrated Studies and Mathematics form a foundation; core subjects are taught by specialist teachers. Year 9 continues Integrated Studies in homerooms. Facilities include Davies' Sport Centre, the Edgar Learning Centre, Library with print and digital resources, on-site Boarding Houses (Ross House and Balmacewan House), Chapel, and a canteen. A Second Campus at Te Anau Downs supports adventure-based learning. The school has a history, opened in 1918 and state-integrated since 1990. It supports international students through ESOL and pathways to IB English Language B, with DISC International Social, German exchanges and PASCH scholarships. Co-curriculars span music and drama, outdoor education, debating and chess, and leadership programs such as Duke of Edinburgh and World Challenge.
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Instructs in English
Fees NZ$33,422 - 77,500
Type Co-educational (boarding), Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
King's College Auckland is a co-educational independent Anglican secondary school on a 42-acre campus in Ōtāhuhu. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AS/A Levels and a bespoke curriculum, with a 50:50 dual pathway to Cambridge qualifications and NCEA. In Years 9–11 the curriculum follows the NZ Curriculum, with Year 9 languages (French, Latin, Spanish or Te Reo Māori) and a range of option subjects; Years 12–13 follow a bespoke programme with a choice between Cambridge and NCEA qualifications. The campus houses Toi Manawa Music and Performing Arts Centre, library, and Learning Centre with digital tools. Sport is strong, with an Olympic-grade water-based hockey turf, a Golf Academy linked to Royal Auckland and Grange, a sports centre, gym, fields and ten tennis courts. Boarding is available at Te Pūtake Lodge for Year 9 and four boys' houses plus Middlemore House for girls. Round Square, Chapel Choir and partnerships enrich student life.
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Instructs in English
Fees NZ$16,500
Pupils 875
Type Boys School
King's High School is a single-sex boys' secondary school in Dunedin's St Clair. Founded 1936, the campus offers 53 teaching spaces and 68 staff, supporting a roll of over 1,000 students across Years 9–13 with provision for international pupils. In Year 9, pupils explore a broad range of subjects to help them make informed Year 10 choices. In Years 11 and 12, English and Mathematics are compulsory, with English required in Year 12; the school offers the widest subject range in the area, and if a course cannot be accommodated, students may study at Queen's High School. Facilities include science laboratories, computer suites, spaces for Art, Music, Photography, Graphics and Media Studies, Modern Technology workshops, a Food Technology kitchen, two gymnasia, squash courts, a weights room, a Performing Arts Centre, and an Outdoor Education facility nearby. Co-curriculars include Kapa Haka, King's of the Pacific, Rock Academy, School Production and Shakespeare/Theatresports.
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Instructs in English
Ages 0 - 18 years
Fees NZ$500 - 29,056
Pupils 1800
Type Co-educational
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Class Size 15
Kristin School is an independent, co-educational day school in New Zealand serving students from 0 to 18. As an International Baccalaureate World School, Kristin delivers a full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside NCEA options, with senior learners able to choose between the IB Diploma Programme and NCEA. The campus spans 50 acres of park-like grounds and houses modern learning facilities designed to support intellectual, physical and emotional development. Key spaces include the Science and Technology Centre with 16 teaching spaces and labs, the Library and Information Centre, the Canon Creative Studio for media production, and purpose-built performing arts venues such as the Dove Theatre and a 1,000-seat auditorium. Sports facilities are extensive, including a competition hockey turf, multiple pitches, two gymnasia and indoor sport spaces. Enriching programs emphasize leadership, service, experiential learning and international exchanges through initiatives like the Dovetail Exchange Programme and GAIL partnerships across global partner networks.
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Instructs in English
Ages 13 - 18 years
Fees NZ$26,000
Pupils 2902
Type Co-educational
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum
Macleans College is a co-educational secondary school located at 2 Macleans Road, Bucklands Beach, Auckland, New Zealand. The school delivers Cambridge International curriculum for secondary students alongside a bespoke curriculum, serving ages 13 to 18. Students follow a knowledge-rich program with wide subject options and clear progression from junior to senior levels, preparing them for national and international qualifications. Senior learners can choose flexible pathways including NCEA, NZQA Scholarship, Cambridge International Education (CIE) and vocational routes, with ESOL support available for international students. The campus spans 13 hectares and features specialist science, technology and art blocks, extensive sports facilities and performing arts venues, a library and an on-site Health Centre. The Whānau House system creates smaller communities within the college, supporting belonging and wellbeing. With over 100 activities, the college offers strong programs in sport, performing arts and outdoor education, alongside leadership roles for international students and an intercultural life.
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