Primary and Intermediate School

Students between the age of 5-10 years attend Primary school.

They begin with Intermediate school around 11-12 years, which is basically a transition bridge between primary and secondary school to familiarize and adapt students to the change in education environment.

Intermediate schools can be offered at the Primary School itself or at a different school as well.

Secondary Schools

Popularly known as High Schools or Colleges, are channeled towards providing students with the National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA).

They often times also offer vocational subjects like computing and tourism.

The Secondary Education in New Zealand provides different types of schools for parents to choose from;

• Public schools- Attended by an overwhelming majority of Kiwi children.

• State-integrated Schools- Incorporate special teaching methods, may be under the jurisdiction of a religious faith.

• Private schools

• International schools- offering International Baccalaureate and Cambridge International Examinations as well.

Higher education

The Tertiary level of education in New Zealand has a swaggering number of modern universities that showcase global leadership in research and innovation.

Education options include;

• 8 state-funded universities- offering higher degree level credentials in programs which are research-oriented and academic centric.

• 16 Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics unified into the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology- Offering vocational-oriented degree level education.

• About 550 Private Training Establishments which include English language schools- Usually offer specific vocational programs and award students with a Certificate or Diploma upon successful completion.