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Crimson Global Academy

New Zealand, Auckland

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NZ$17,100 - 22,375
Ages 7 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 10
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, High School
Introduction

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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The Essentials

Crimson Global Academy has 1,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
Online private school with global reach; students learn from home; study online across multiple time zones with a 24/7 timetable.

Stages
Ages 7-18; primary and secondary online programs; international curriculums available: International A Levels, International GCSEs, APs, and the US Diploma.

Type
Online private school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students from 50+ countries.

Additional learning support
Supports students with special educational needs; inclusive environment and wellbeing focus.

School day structure
Flexible daily structure with three learning formats: One-on-One Instruction, Live Group Classes, and Asynchronous (CGA Flex); 24/7 timetable across time zones.
Diving Deeper

House System
The school has a house system. Mandela House activities are mentioned in onboarding materials, and Hawking House oversees wellbeing and academic progress at the Greenwich campus.

Governance and Ownership
The school is built on Crimson Education's foundations and is part of the Crimson Education group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Crimson Global Academy ranges from NZD 17,100 to NZD 22,375 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- An application fee is charged on every enrolment: USD 160.

Tuition fees — full‑time and part‑time (by curriculum and year/grade)

- US High School Diploma (full‑time, per year):
- Junior High (Grades 9): USD 18,800 per year.
- High School Diploma (Grades 9–12 full‑time): USD 22,375 per year (group classes).
- CGA Flex and Da Vinci (1:1) options are priced separately; Da Vinci 1:1 example: USD 4,800 per subject (50 hours).

- US High School Diploma (part‑time / per subject):
- Part‑time subject fees typically range from approximately USD 2,000–4,500 per subject for Grades 9–12 (group or 1:1 formats are priced differently).

- British Curriculum (full‑time, per year by Year level):
- Year 2: USD 15,500 per year.
- Year 3: USD 15,500 per year.
- Year 4: USD 15,500 per year.
- Year 5: USD 16,000 per year (Da Vinci 1:1 delivery).
- Year 6: USD 16,000 per year (Da Vinci 1:1 delivery).
- Year 7: USD 17,100 per year (group).
- Year 8: USD 17,100 per year (group).
- Year 9: USD 17,100 per year (group).
- Year 10: USD 17,875 per year (group).
- Year 11: USD 17,875 per year (group).
- Year 12: USD 18,000 per year (group).
- Year 13: USD 18,000 per year (group).

- British Curriculum (part‑time / per subject):
- Years 4–6 (Da Vinci 1:1): USD 2,780 per subject.
- Years 7–9 (group): USD 3,100 per subject.
- Year 10–11 (group): USD 3,225 per subject.
- Year 12–13 (group): USD 4,100 per subject.

- IGCSE / A‑Levels / A‑Level EPQ / A‑Level Da Vinci & AP courses (sample fees shown):
- IGCSE full‑time per year (group, 5 subjects): USD 17,875 per year.
- A‑Levels full‑time per year: USD 18,000 per year.
- A‑Level EPQ: USD 2,800 per year (EPQ fee).
- A‑Level Da Vinci (1:1): USD 4,100 per subject (50 hours).
- AP courses (group): USD 3,700 per subject (per subject).
- AP CGA Flex option: USD 2,200 per subject (flexible/on‑demand).

- CGA Primary / Leap examples (full‑time and part‑time listed on regional pages):
- Primary (full‑time annual examples shown vary by region; representative USD figures include options such as USD 18,000 full‑time in some regions and USD 3,600 for Leap / part‑time 40‑hour programs).

Per‑term figures

- The published pages show annual full‑time fees and per‑subject (part‑time) fees rather than a standard per‑term published amount; fee billing cadence (termly invoice amounts) is not presented as a single universal per‑term table on the public fee pages. Term calendars exist for the school's various academic calendars (Aoraki / Greenwich / US), which define term start and end dates.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Term dates for the school's calendars are published (Aoraki, Greenwich and US calendars with specific term start/end dates). The public fee pages do not publish a uniform, detailed billing schedule (for example: exact invoice dates, per‑term invoice amounts, deposit amounts, or automated installment dates) or full payment terms. Parents should expect that invoicing and payment timing align with the chosen calendar and enrolment option, but explicit billing timetable and formal payment terms are not listed on the public fees pages.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Crimson Global Academy is a fully online international private school; no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees

- Application fee: USD 160 per enrolment.
- External exam fees: Exam/assessment fees (for IGCSE, A‑Level, AP, Pearson Edexcel, exam centre fees) vary by country, exam board and subject and are charged in addition to tuition. These exam fees are not presented as a single fixed number on the public fee pages.
- Learning resources / technology: Families must provide a laptop or desktop computer with webcam and a stable internet connection; these costs are additional.
- Annual School Service Fee: Full‑time fees indicate inclusion of an annual school service component (the full‑time package lists an annual school service element among included services on regional pages).
- Additional program‑level fees shown (examples): ESOL per year (example USD 1,700), CGA Flex per subject (USD 1,100–2,200 range depending on credit), Da Vinci 1:1 per subject (examples USD 4,100–4,800 for various programs), AP per subject (USD 3,700).

Refund information

- No explicit refund or withdrawal policy text (for example: refund percentages, timelines, non‑refundable components) is published on the public fees summary pages used above. The fees pages list the application fee and additional costs but do not present a full public refund schedule or detailed cancellation/withdrawal refund terms on those fee pages.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The public fees pages do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example: specific mention of credit card, bank transfer, or other payment processors). Payment method details and formal payment terms are not listed on the fee pages.

Summary of key numbers for quick reference

- Application fee (per enrolment): USD 160.
- US High School Diploma (full‑time annual): USD 22,375 (representative group full‑time figure).
- British Curriculum full‑time annual (sample Year figures): Year 7–9 USD 17,100; Year 10–11 USD 17,875; Year 12–13 USD 18,000.
- Part‑time / per‑subject examples: Common per‑subject group fees range USD 2,000–4,500 depending on year and program; AP per subject USD 3,700; A‑Level/IGCSE per subject values shown per region.

Brief note about missing items on public fee pages

- The publicly displayed fee pages include annual and per‑subject tuition figures, an application fee, and examples of other program fees, but they do not publish a detailed per‑term invoice schedule, explicit billing dates, a full refund/withdrawal schedule, or a list of accepted payment methods on the fee summary pages. For those specific contractual/payment and refund terms, the school's admissions or finance team provides the definitive enrollment terms during the application/enrolment process.
Academics

Crimson Global Academy teaches Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 7 to 18.

Curriculum
The school is an online private school for ages 7-18 offering International A Levels, International GCSEs, APs, and the US Diploma. Courses are delivered online from home. Enrollment is by ability, not age, with subject-tailoring and over 40% of students studying at an advanced level. Classes are delivered in small live formats by teachers from a global talent pool. Learners can choose One-on-One Instruction, Live Group Classes, or Asynchronous formats. The timetable is global, operating 24/7 to suit multiple time zones.

Exam Results
Summer 2026 iGCSE results were top grades ahead of the global average.

Gifted and Talented
Ability-based enrollment with tailored subjects; over 40% of students study at an advanced level.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides social development programs through CGA's global network and offers private and confidential counseling sessions for students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers ESOL programs, including a 10-week ESOL Summer Program to enhance English skills.

Mental Wellbeing
The school offers private and confidential counseling sessions to support students' emotional and mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy outlines safeguarding responsibilities, reporting pathways, designated roles, and the response framework; a Student Safeguarding Guide explains how to recognise concerns and report safety worries.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2019 by Dr Jamie Beaton. The first class launched in April 2020. Penelope Barton is CGA's CEO and a founding team member. CGA has grown to nearly 2,000 learners from over 70 countries and employs over 200 teachers. The curriculum includes International GCSEs, A Levels, AP courses, and the US Diploma.

Community
The CGA community consists of about 1,500 students from more than 60 countries. The school has over 200 teachers. A 24/7 timetable is available to accommodate multiple timezones.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Study hubs provide CGA students access to study spaces, meeting rooms, science laboratories, social activities and examination centres through Crimson Education-owned facilities and partnerships with institutes. The hubs are located in major regions worldwide, including offices in the Americas (Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Sao Paulo) and Oceania (Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney), with appointments required to use the facilities. This arrangement supports in-person study alongside the online program and supplements learning with social and extracurricular spaces. The hubs host theatre, dance and sports facilities to complement academic work.

Sports Facilities
Social activities at CGA study hubs include theatre, dance and sports facilities. CGA's extracurricular offerings include sports clubs that provide online training sessions for students. The facilities support these activities through the study hubs, enabling in-person training where available.

Academic Facilities
CGA uses cutting-edge educational technologies to deliver live, real-time online learning and a 24/7 global timetable serving students in 60+ countries. The timetable supports students across multiple time zones. The program offers 1-1 Da Vinci instruction and asynchronous CGA Flex options, with curricula including AP courses and multi-year pathways for A-Levels and US Diploma. CGA's curriculum is internationally recognised.

Extra Curricular Facilities
CGA runs Faculty-Led Clubs such as Model UN, Investment Club, Maths Club, Startup Founders, 3D Game Development, Web Development, Psychology Club, Technovation Girls, Future Health Professionals and a John Locke Essay Competition Boot Camp. Student-Led Clubs include Art, e-Sports, Roblox, Economics Society, TEDx, Student Newspaper, Sports, Dance and Ideas. Leadership positions include Heads of Campuses and Prefects. CGA students have priority access to Crimson Education's international tours.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has faculty-led clubs that develop leadership and career-ready skills. Clubs include Model UN, Investment, Maths, Startup Founders, 3D Game Development, Web Development, Psychology, Technovation Girls, Future Health Professionals, and the John Locke Essay Competition Boot Camp, with maths competitions like the International Youth Math Challenge.

Arts & Creative
The school has arts and creative pursuits supported through student-led clubs. Art and Dance clubs help students share work and explore new forms; TEDx offers opportunities to organize events.

Cultural & Language
The school has Model UN that fosters international understanding and cross-cultural dialogue. Technovation Girls and other clubs connect students across cultures and backgrounds.

Social & Hobbies
The school has a broad range of social and hobby clubs. Arts, e-Sports, Roblox, Economics Society, TEDx, Student Newspaper, Sports, Dance, and Ideas provide community and social engagement.

Leadership & Professional
The school has leadership opportunities including Head of Aoraki Campus, Head of Greenwich Campus, Junior Student Leader, House Captains, and Faculty/ECL Prefects. The school also provides University and Careers Counseling to support university admissions and career planning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has programs that help athletes and performers balance academics with training through flexible timetables. Sports, e-Sports, and Dance clubs promote physical activity and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish is taught as part of the US High School Diploma, with Spanish 1 (Term 1) introducing the language and culture. Spanish 1 Term 1 covers greetings and basic conversation, and Term 2 expands to asking questions and conversational Spanish in daily life. English language support is provided through CGA's Academic ESOL Program, which has three levels (A2, B1, B2) and uses a Versant placement test. The ESOL program uses Pearson's Wider World and the Pearson English Portal, which is translated into dozens of languages to aid understanding, and a 10-week ESOL Summer Program is offered to boost English skills.
Reputation

Accreditations
Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge Assessment accredit CGA to offer International GCSEs and A-Levels; College Board accredits CGA to offer Advanced Placement (AP); CGA is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) through June 2030, and has NCAA accreditation. CGA is registered online with Cambridge International as an online Cambridge International School. CGA is listed by Niche.com as a top online high school in America.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Enrolment begins with a 30‑minute discovery call between the family and an Academic Advisor to discuss goals and determine if CGA's online education is the right fit. The discovery call introduces families to CGA's personalized admissions process. An Academic Advisor guides the family through the enrollment journey from there. CGA operates rolling admissions, allowing enrollment to begin at any time during the year.

Scholarships
2) Financial planning is discussed with an Academic Advisor, who can outline options for funding CGA studies. CGA encourages discussions about financial aid and scholarship opportunities with the admissions team. The financial‑aid system is not a loan and is not a scholarship; it is a separate program with specific conditions. Financial aid can cover up to 30% of fees, and eligibility is influenced by family finances, the student's assessment results, past school reports, and consultation with an Admissions Officer. Some programs (eg. CGA's 1:1 Da Vinci program and Crimson Education services) are not eligible for financial aid. CGA also notes that scholarships may be available depending on circumstances.
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