Confused about the terminology - eg. public vs private vs integrated ? Here we explain the New Zealand education system and related terminology.
School Age: Education: Education Overview
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is in charge of running the school and making any major decisions. Learn more about the…
Choosing a school
Choosing a school for your child to attend can be difficult. There are all sorts of you need to know….
Education glossary
A glossary is always helpful. Here in our education glossary you can find explanations for all those education terms and…
Enrolment and zoning
Enrolling your child in school is not always simple, there are enrolment & zoning issues to consider. Learn more in…
Giftedness
Giftedness is having a natural gift for something. We’ve all heard children refered to as “intelligent”, “genius”, “advanced” or “accelerate”….
Home Schooling
 Home schooling is basically just that, educating children in their home rather than in a school environment. Home schooling is…
Independent schools
An independent school, more commonly known as a private school is another education choice available. Find out more in our…
Is your child school ready?
What is the B4 School Check? What does School Ready mean? How do I know if my child is Ready?…
School attendance and truancy
Attending school on a regular basis is hugely important. Every day counts towards a child’s learning and pays huge dividends…
School deciles
Deciles and decile ratings are two terms we as parents hear a lot but what do they mean? Find out…
School transport
Trying to figure out how to transport your child to and from a new school can cause some problems. Some…
Sexuality education
Mmmmmmm … “Sex Ed in NZ”. It’s a part of the school curriculum but when do our kids start to…
Te Kura- The Correspondence School
Te Kura (formally The Correspondence School) provides online long distance learning for students of all levels in New Zealand. Learn…
Types of schools
There are different types of schools you can send your child to in New Zealand. What are they? How are…