Compare Moderate-level SEN International Schools in New Zealand

St Cuthbert's College is an all-girls day and boarding school in New Zealand offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a bespoke curriculum for ages 5 to 18. The college operates across multiple campuses, including the Epsom site and the Kahunui campus in the Bay of Plenty, with a Learning Hub and spaces as part of enhancements. The Junior School (Years 0-6) features a Structured Literacy Approach, strong numeracy, smaller class sizes, and specialist teaching in Music, French and Physical Education. The Senior School (Years 7-10) provides a core programme with language tasters and pathways, plus Year 10's outdoor learning experience. Year 11-13 offer a bespoke Year 11 Diploma and two pathways: NCEA Levels 2 and 3 or the IB Diploma. The college serves almost 1,700 students and provides facilities, including a Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Philosophy wing, technology labs, libraries, a Performing Arts Centre, and a Centennial Centre for Wellbeing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Milford School is a co-educational, New Zealand primary school located in Milford, Auckland. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), delivering inquiry-based learning within an inclusive, secure environment where learning is central. The school's motto, Kia Whakamanatia, kia akotia, kia whakatutuki, reflects a focus on personal excellence and achievement through effort and resilience. Milford School emphasizes an engaged student community with active involvement from whānau and local partners, including Friends of Milford School (FOMS). The campus features a swimming pool used for Learn-To-Swim programs and regular water-based activities integrated into physical education and after-school options. A specialist music program supports performing arts as a core part of school life. The school places importance on Māori language and culture, with a Head of Māori on staff. The centenary is celebrated in 2026, with events planned for Oct 23–24, marking a long-standing commitment to innovative education and inclusive community.

Pinehurst School, located in New Zealand, is an independent co-educational school offering the Cambridge Pathway from Year 1 to Year 13. The curriculum runs Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, and Cambridge International AS and A Levels, with Cambridge Fellowship since 2006 and selected as New Zealand's Cambridge Demonstration Centre in 2022. The school opened in 1991 after being founded in 1990, beginning as a not-for-profit community school. A major infrastructure program in the 1990s and the theatre's opening in 2023 reflect ongoing development. The campus comprises two locations with three Primary playgrounds, purpose-built learning zones, and a 253-seat theatre used for drama, music, assemblies and presentations. Sports are central, with two gymnasiums, a TigerTurf field, a six-court turf, and access to Millennium Centre and Northern Arena Swimming Centre, supporting over 150 teams. The Arts, music, drama and dance are integrated across Primary to College, along with the Duke of Edinburgh programme and productions.

Rangi Ruru Girls' School is an independent boarding school for girls in Christchurch, New Zealand, with over 130 years of history. The school is led by Tracy Herft, the 11th Principal. It offers NCEA qualifications, small class sizes, and teaching methods tailored to the way girls learn. The boarding programme provides safe, comfortable residential spaces managed by a dedicated boarding team. Extracurricular programmes include music, sport, theatre arts, and leadership development. The school also operates a pre-school and welcomes international students in small numbers.

Saint Kentigern College sits on 100 acres overlooking Tamaki Estuary in Pakuranga, Auckland. It serves day and boarding students aged 11 to 18 and offers both International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and a NZQA/NCEA pathway in Years 12–13. In Year 11, students complete NCEA Level 1. The IB Diploma has six subjects (three HL, three SL), one language, and core elements: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity and Service. The Senior School provides a broad range of subjects across Arts, Commerce, Humanities, Languages, Applied Mathematics, Sciences and Technology. The campus includes the Jack Paine Centre for arts and design, dedicated science and commerce spaces, and Music Centre with choral and instrumental programs plus a dance studio. Sports facilities include a Sports Centre, outdoor fields, a synthetic turf, a swimming pool and on-site rowing programme. The college began in 1953 and welcomed girls in 1996, adopting a parallel education model.

Springbank School is an independent, co-educational school serving ages 0 to 18 at 78 Waimate North Road, Kerikeri, in New Zealand's Bay of Islands. It provides the Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum across Junior, Middle and Senior School, offering Cambridge Primary (Year 6 checkpoints), Cambridge Secondary 1, IGCSE (Year 10-11), AS Levels (Year 12) and A Levels (Year 13) as an alternative to the New Zealand national curriculum. Second languages such as French, German, Japanese and Spanish can be arranged through tutors. Founded in 1996 by Sophia and Bob Warren, the school sits on 14 hectares with purpose-built facilities including comfortable classrooms, a library, a science laboratory, an art room, a study area and IT resources, plus a gym with a rock wall, artificial turf, sports fields and a long fitness track. Extra-curriculars include Chess Club, Kerikeri Theatre Company and Photography; activities span football, rugby, sailing, surfing and cross-country regularly.

St Paul's Collegiate School is a private day and boarding secondary school in Hamilton, for ages 13–18. It offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS Levels alongside NZQA pathways, including NCEA. The Junior Programme (Years 9–10) covers core English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health and Religion, with Te Reo Maaori as a Year 9 core and optional language or literacy studies. Some Year 9–10 subjects are taught in single-sex classes to tailor content. The Year 11 Diploma aligns with NZ Curriculum, and Years 12–13 provide NCEA Level 2 or Cambridge options, with scholarships possible. The 19-hectare campus hosts boarding houses (Harington for girls; Williams, Sargood and Clark for boys), a dining hall, chapel, gym and centres including the Gallagher Agribusiness Centre of Excellence and the Cambridge International Centre. Tihoi Venture School near Taupo offers an 18-week outdoor adventure program. Service, culture and sport are woven through daily life.

St Peter's School is a private co-educational day and boarding school in Cambridge, New Zealand, founded in 1936. The school offers NCEA, IB, and the St Peter's Diploma alongside extensive co-curricular activities.