Our aim at Chilton is to give all students a broad, well-balanced education. International students receive all their lessons with New Zealanders except for extra English (ESOL) which is provided as part of the Tuition Fee. The aim of ESOL is to accelerate international students into the mainstream English programme. The international student programme may include at least three lessons per week of ESOL. This will either be delivered ‘one on one' or as part of a small group.
Secondary schooling at Chilton starts at Year 7 (age 11). The learning needs of each international student will be individually assessed when she enters the School. Follow the links to read more about the secondary curriculum at Chilton, our academic calendar and our pastoral care programmes for international students.
Graduates who successfully complete Year 13 can expect their academic qualification to be accepted for entry to any western university and to be well equipped to study at tertiary level in an English speaking environment.
Follow the link to learn more about our Junior School curriculum, teaching the IB Primary Years Programme to students from age 3 to 10. The New Zealand Government requires that students of this age live with their parent or a court approved guardian.
There is a strong sporting and music tradition in the School with most girls playing in one or more sports and belonging to choirs and orchestras. International students are encouraged to participate.
Sports offered at the school include Aerobics, Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Cross Country, Dragon Boating, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Indoor Basketball, Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football, Underwater Hockey, Volleyball and Waterpolo. Click here to read more about sporting opportunities at Chilton.
Opportunities for involvement in performing arts activities include Debating, Choir, Dance, Productions and Orchestra. Click here to read more about Chilton’s dance or music opportunities.
Cultural Programmes are also available as an alternative to studying full time at Chilton, click here to read more.
To read more about the overall New Zealand education system, take a look at the Ministry of Education website.