Discover more about ACG Tauranga and the first-class provision we can offer your child. Please read the questions asked by prospective families below.

Our school is proud to be part of a worldwide community offering the Cambridge Pathway. Students graduate with prestigious, internationally-recognised qualifications and look forward to fulfilling educational and career opportunities wherever they choose to pursue academic or professional success. The UK-accredited school curriculum equips children with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need and leads to unlimited prospects worldwide.

School starts at 8:30am and finishes at 3:15pm. There is a 15 minute transition period for Year 1 to Year 4 students at the start and end of the day.

Extension is managed through groupings within the classroom environment, making use of the many opportunities provided within the Cambridge Curriculum. In addition, students have the opportunity to engage in a range of age appropriate activities, events and competitions. Extension beyond the classroom, within specific subjects, are managed on an individual basis and in close collaboration with families. Our aim is to encourage and enable our students to be the very best version of themselves in all aspects of school life.

At ACG Tauranga our aim is to encourage and enable our students to reach individual success. Careful tracking, intervention and monitoring is fundamental to this process. Individualised support within the classroom, drop-in clinics, holiday workshops and targeted accelerated learning programmes are all available to ensure students are supported through their learning journey.

myACG is an online system for students and parents. All ACG Tauranga students are enrolled in their relevant courses, which are designed to support classroom learning and enhance communication with home. Course outlines, grades and a variety of learning resources are posted by teachers. Parents will also have access to daily notices and information, medical information, attendance and results information. Students and parents are encouraged to check myACG regularly.

Yes, there are Academic, Sports and Arts Scholarships, Sibling Scholarships, and the ACG Founders Scholarship. Families with four or more students enrolled at ACG Tauranga may apply for the Sibling Scholarships. The scholarships provide assistance towards tuition fees.

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Spanish is taught from Year 5 onwards. It is widely spoken in South America, as well as in Europe and the USA. English speakers who learn Spanish as a second language can reach a greater level of fluency than with other foreign languages.

No. We are a secular private school. Core values are embedded in all aspects of school life and are referred to as a guide for all conduct, attitudes and relationships.

Accommodating all levels from preschool to Year 13, the school's capacity is limited to approximately 700 students on site.

Our campus is purpose-built to the highest standards, and poised for future growth. Campus facilities include large classroom spaces, purpose built science laboratories, a dance and drama studio, specialist art room, modern library, three-level gymnasium, sports fields, turf and an on-site early learning school.

There is a swimming programme within the curriculum. Although there are no immediate plans to build a pool, we utilise the excellent local facilities. Our range of swimming programmes are based on the ability and experience levels of the students.

 

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