doris
doris
Find Schools
Events
Saved schools
My account
Parent Guide Parent testimonials Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
A

ATEA College

New Zealand, Auckland

Save school
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · Co-founder & CEO

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
Claim your profile
The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NZ$9,280 - 13,600
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French, Hebrew
Typical class size 21
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

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.

21 Domain Road, Panmure, Auckland 1072, New Zealand

The Essentials

ATEA College has typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English.

Location
ATEA College is located in Panmure, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. The street address is 21 Domain Road, Panmure, Auckland 1072. Panmure is in the Auckland metropolitan area and is accessible by local roads and public transport in the city region.

Stages
Years 1–13 (primary through senior secondary).

Type
Private, co-educational Christian school offering Cambridge International Curriculum.

Additional learning support
Each student has an individual learning plan tailored to their needs.

Country affiliation
New Zealand.

Religious affiliation
Christian ethos.

School day structure
School day starts at 9:00 am. Primary pupils may not enter before 8:00 am; secondary pupils may begin at 8:00 am. Primary and Junior Secondary finish at 3:00 pm; Senior College finishes at 4:00 pm.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Living away from home is arranged by parents through caregivers and homestay providers. ATEA College does not arrange these services but monitors and approves the arrangements and provides support, including health and travel insurance for international students.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is compulsory and based on the Uniform List. Junior Uniform items include a white polo shirt embroidered with the school logo, navy shorts, navy half-zip jumper, and a navy bucket hat; Senior Uniform items include a white button-up shirt embroidered with the school logo, navy trousers or navy skirt, midnight blue knit cardigan and/or navy full-zip fleece jacket, and a navy bucket hat. A school tie is optional for seniors. Items with the school logo can be ordered via SchoolTex/The Warehouse; sizing can be checked at The Warehouse; some items are optional extras.

Food Options
Meals are provided by the homestay provider as part of living away from home; ATEA College does not arrange meals, but monitors caregiving and homestay provisions and health and travel insurance is arranged by the College for international students.

Governance and Ownership
ATEA College is a Cambridge International School and a Foundation Member of The Independent Christian Schools Fellowship. It is NZQA-accredited and registered by the New Zealand Ministry of Education, and it is a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.
Fees

Annual tuition at ATEA College ranges from NZD 9,280 to NZD 13,600 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees
- Registration Fee (Domestic students): NZD 300. This fee is not refundable.
- Registration Fee (International students): NZD 500. This fee is not refundable.
- Enrolment Fee (Domestic students, Years 1–15): NZD 2,400. This fee is required to confirm acceptance of any place offered, is additional to tuition, and is not refundable.
- Enrolment Fee (International students): NZD 2,200. This fee is additional to tuition and is not refundable. Note: the combined total of Registration Fee + Enrolment Fee is NZD 2,700 for both Domestic and International students.

Tuition fees by year group (New Zealand students, 2026 rates)
- Primary School (Years 1–8): NZD 9,280 per year; NZD 2,320 per term.
- Junior College (Years 9–10): NZD 11,372 per year; NZD 2,850 per term.
- Senior College (Years 11–15): NZD 13,600 per year; NZD 3,400 per term.

Additional tuition-related charges
- Practical subjects (Years 11–15): NZD 183 per practical subject per term (applies to each course in the Sciences, Art, ICT/Computer Science and Languages).
- Special tuition/supplementary lessons: Group tuition NZD 36 per hour; Individual tuition NZD 72 per hour.
- Document fee (non-standard or replacement documents): NZD 125 per document.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Frequency: Tuition fees may be paid for the full year or by term. Monthly payment arrangements are available in some cases (see automatic payment option below).
- Full-year discount (New Zealand students): A 2% discount applies if the full year's tuition is paid in full by the due date; course fees are discounted 2% if paid by 15 January for Term 1, or for Terms 2–4 if paid by 3:00 pm on the first day of that term.
- International students: A discount of 8% applies if the full year's fees are paid by 15 December in the preceding year. A full year's fees must be paid before tuition begins. Fees for students who begin during the school year are adjusted pro rata according to terms attended; students starting in Terms 3 & 4 must enrol and pay tuition fees for the following year at the time of enrolment.
- Late payment penalty: If fees are not paid in full within 30 days after the due date, interest is charged at 20% per annum on the outstanding amount.
- Automatic monthly payment option: An alternative is 10 monthly equal payments by automatic payment starting in February and finishing in November. Parents must notify the Bursar (by 20 January) to use this option; the late-penalty rules still apply if payments fall into arrears. Monthly payment plans can also be arranged by applying for a Credit Account before fees are due (no discount applies to monthly plans).

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not provided as a standard part of the school's provision; there are no listed boarding fees. (The school operates an online/full-time Cambridge programme with occasional in-person attendance required for practical subjects and examinations.)

Other costs and routine charges
- Practical subject charges as above (NZD 183 per practical subject per term for Years 11–15).
- Special tuition/supplementary lesson rates as above.
- Document replacement or non-standard document requests: NZD 125 per document.
- Uniform and stationery: No standard uniform or stationery fee schedule is published in the fee schedule; parents should budget for usual costs of course materials and any subject-specific consumables where required.

Refund information
- Registration and Enrolment Fees: These fees are not refundable.
- New Zealand students (tuition): One term's notice of withdrawal is required. If notice is given before a term starts, payment is required for that term; if notice is given after a term has started, the current term's fees and the following term's fees are payable. Fees paid in advance may be refunded if proper notice of withdrawal has been given.
- International students (tuition): If an international student withdraws before starting, a refund of prepaid tuition will be made less a deduction of 25% to cover the school's commitment to the first term of tuition. No other refunds are made.

Fee payment options and practical payment details
- Accepted methods: Internet banking, cash, and direct credit. Cash payments may attract a bank “cash handling” fee which will be charged to the payer. Credit cards are not accepted. Automatic payments are used for the monthly payment option.
- International student payments: A full year's fees must be paid before tuition begins; the school's communications also note inclusion of Uni-Care travel and health insurance in the international fees where applicable.

Notes on enrolment timing and placement
- International student enrolments are offered on a yearly basis; continuing placement for the following year is offered in November/December and must be confirmed by payment of a Placement Fee at that time.
Academics

ATEA College teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
The Cambridge International Curriculum is used across Years 1–13. Years 1–6 use the Cambridge Primary Curriculum and sit Cambridge Primary tests, with Year 6 students taking Cambridge Primary exams in October. Years 7–8 continue with the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, with end‑of‑year examinations. Years 9–10 follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum, with mid‑year and end‑of‑year assessments and Cambridge Checkpoint opportunities. Years 11–13 offer the Cambridge Upper Secondary pathway, with graduation options including the Cambridge AICE Diploma, Cambridge A Levels or Cambridge IGCSE, alongside vocational qualifications and work experience.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are small and vary by year: up to 20 pupils per class in Years 1–6; up to 25 in Years 7–8; up to 21 in Years 9–10; and 1–5 pupils per group in Years 11–13.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates may progress to higher education through Cambridge qualifications (IGCSE, A Levels, AICE Diploma) and vocational certificates; The Cambridge pathway provides internationally recognised qualifications and preparation for tertiary study.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted specialist teachers bring special opportunities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Nurturing independence and resilience is central to ATEA College. The curriculum fosters care for oneself, others, and the community. Teachers know students well and tailor programmes to meet individual learning needs. International students are supported through a personalised approach and are well integrated into all aspects of the school community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Each student has an individual learning plan tailored to their needs. Instruction is differentiated within multi-level classrooms with personalised programmes. Staff development supports addressing diverse learning requirements to help all students access the Cambridge curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Social-emotional development is central to the curriculum, with care for self, others, and the community emphasized throughout. International students receive personalised academic support and integration into school life. The school emphasises resilience and independent learning as core dispositions. Health, safety and welfare policies and procedures support student wellbeing, including health services, medicines at school, and disaster/emergency planning.

Safeguarding
The school is signatory to the Education Pastoral Care of International Students Code of Practice 2016, and international students are well supported in their academic progress and integrated into the school community. In emergencies the school operates as a Disaster Centre and tracks movement of people into and out of the school. Health, safety and welfare policies cover personal hygiene, medicines management, chronic illnesses, and procedures for sickness, injuries, and privacy.
Parent Experience

History
ATEA College is a Cambridge International School located in Panmure, Auckland, New Zealand. Since 2003, students have gained university entrance through the Cambridge qualification pathway. The school offers the Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary (pre-IGCSE), IGCSE and A Level programmes. Core subjects are English, Mathematics, Science, History and Bible, and each student follows an individual learning plan.

Community
Fostering students' care for themselves, others, and the community is central to the curriculum. Parents are well informed about the curriculum and have regular opportunities to engage with teachers about their child's progress. The school is signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016, and international students are well supported and integrated into the school community. Resources are complemented by access to community facilities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Independent Partnership: The school partners with parents and holds regular meetings to monitor student progress and provide individualized support.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ATEA College is located in Panmure, Auckland, and offers Cambridge International programmes for Years 1–13. The premises include attractive, modern computer-equipped classrooms. The school is well equipped to support practical classes, particularly in sciences and visual arts. Information and communication technologies are used flexibly throughout students' personalised programmes. The resources are complemented by access to community facilities.

Academic Facilities
The premises and equipment are suitable for delivering the school's curriculum and catering for the numbers and age range of students. The school is well equipped to support practical classes, particularly in sciences and visual arts. Information and communications technologies are used flexibly throughout students' personalised programmes. The resources are complemented by access to community facilities. International students are well supported in their academic progress and achievement through a personalised approach.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Cambridge International curriculum pathway is offered for Years 1-13, blending Cambridge qualifications with ATEA College's own courses. Core subjects include Bible, English, History and Geography, Science, Mathematics, Physical Care, Art, Music and Computer Studies. Pupils continue to learn Maori and are introduced to languages such as French, NT Greek and Hebrew. Flexible curricula lead to international qualifications, including Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE and A Levels, with vocational options and extension subjects available.

Arts & Creative
Music and Art are included in the core curriculum. The staff includes specialists in music and visual arts, including Ming Leung with a Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours) and Helen Lien with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Auckland. These roles support students' engagement with creative subjects.

Cultural & Language
Maori language study is continued as part of the curriculum, and French is introduced alongside other languages such as NT Greek and Hebrew. In the Marae context, atea is the space to examine and debate national identity, with Te Kura Houatea o Nui-Tireni representing ATEA College. The Treaty of Waitangi is stated as the foundation of Kiwi identity.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Care is included in the core curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes independence and resilience to help students manage transitions and develop wellbeing. The Education Review Office notes the school fosters care for oneself, others, and the community, and supports personalised learning with positive teacher–student relationships.
Languages

Language Provision
Maori is taught, and students are introduced to languages such as French, NT Greek and Hebrew.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge International School since 2003 – Cambridge International Education curriculum and examinations (Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary pre-IGCSE, IGCSE, and A Level programmes) that lead to university entrance through Cambridge assessments.
Admissions

Admissions
1) New Zealand citizens or residents (domestic students): Complete the domestic student application form and submit it with the NZ$300 application fee. If a vacancy matches, the family will be invited to visit the school for an interview. The school will notify within one week whether the application has been accepted, and if accepted, arrangements are made to begin the transition to ATEA College. 2) Enrolment and fees for domestic students: To confirm acceptance, pay the Enrolment Fee of NZ$2,400 in addition to the NZ$300 Registration Fee. These fees are not refundable. Domestic fees offer options: payment by cash or direct credit; a 2% discount if the year's fees are paid by the due date; and monthly payments can be arranged with a Credit Account. 3) International Students: Complete the International Student Application Form and submit it with the NZ$500 registration fee. If the application meets criteria, an interview and English test will be arranged (these can be conducted while the pupil is in their home country). If successful, a place is offered and International Students pay the Enrolment and Tuition Fees; after payments are received the documents required for Immigration New Zealand for a Student Visa are issued. Travel and medical insurance is provided for international students. 4) Provisional enrolment and final confirmation: All new enrolments are provisional for one term. The provisional status is confirmed once attendance, engagement in class work, and adherence to the school's rules and uniform code are satisfactory. Final confirmation is issued before extending beyond the provisional term.
School Events
The school has not added events
Search for more schools
Search schools in New Zealand View all schools in Auckland View all schools in New zealand British curriculum schools in New Zealand Open days & tours in Auckland What is the British curriculum? View all schools Search all schools