Children will love the friendly and fulfilling primary school life here. The public primary schools of south island in New Zealand provide a high-quality and caring environment.

Students aged 5-12 can attend our public primary school.

We will do our best to arrange a suitable school for your child that is closer to their new home.

Primary school grade

New Zealand's public primary schools are suitable for students aged 5 to 12.

Students can go to school when they are 5 years old before April 30. The sixth grade is the last year in primary school and students are usually 12 years old.

Study plan

Academic success is important and in New Zealand’s primary schools your child will receive the best education in the world. Our schools recognize the importance of social development and try to get students of the same age to study together.

International primary school students are arranged in different grades, according to their:

• Age

• Learning skills

While choosing the grade the differences between the education systems of foreign countries and New Zealand are taken into account.

English skills

In our public primary schools English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is also available to help international students integrate into the classroom as quickly as possible.

Welfare and Care

All students attending the public primary school of South Island in New Zealand must live with their parents or legal guardians (in the case of adoption or parental death).

How to apply

Pleas, click here to get in touch with our Chinese representative.