General 2 — Green School New Zealand

ENROLMENT

Become A Green School New Zealand Student

ENROL AT GREEN SCHOOL NEW ZEALAND

Our enrolment process ensures that families who join the Green School New Zealand community align with global Green School values. We welcome all families to discover the joy that is the Green School experience, an education like no other, to see if is it right for them.

ENQUIRE

Steps to Enrolment

Once you have taken in all the information offered on our website and you are ready to begin your adventure you can submit an official enquiry. This allows our team to gather necessary information and ensure we have the required space for your child/children. This step is required prior to booking a campus visit or meeting. * Following an official enquiry, the school will email you the prospectus
Link to enquire here
A visit to Green School New Zealand can take place in person or via Zoom. An in-person campus visit includes a guided tour with our Admissions Officer and a meet and greet with some of our teaching community. A Zoom meeting includes a 20 minute joint meeting with our Head of School and Admissions Officer.
International and out-of-town families wishing to experience the campus can do so via our virtual tour offered here. Please note our newest Kina building is not featured on this tour.
Book a campus tour here.
After experiencing the Green School NZ campus and after meeting some our learning team, the family can complete an official application. This step allows our team to gather further details about your child/children and ensure the school and family are a match. When successful, the school will offer the family an official offer of enrolment, which must be accepted within 14 days to secure a place at Green School New Zealand.
Link to application here

Enrolment Team

Whaea Caroline

Head of School
Whaea Leigh

Administrative Assistant
Whaea Faye

HR / Finance
Matua Andres

Admissions

"Kua whakatauira te Kura Kākāriki ki ngā āhuatanga kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga me te whanaungatanga"

- PUNA TE AROHA 2023
"The Green School philosophies are always on display in action. Every day, our children are shown what it means to be a kind, productive, and creative human"

- SARAH 2023
"One of my favourite things is how the whole community is invited to come to assembly at the end of each week to celebrate the learning and sing together!"

- CLODAGH 2023
"The support team at Green School New Zealand made our transition to New Zealand and to the school as smooth as possible. It was all new to us, but it was great to be sharing the experience with other new families and to finally be here!"

- PARENT 2022
"GSNZ gets so much right: small classes with individualized instruction, time for unstructured creative play, nature-based as well as indoor education, lived shared values…we love our experience here!"

- PARENT 2023
"I love the personalised, holistic and nurturing approach to education, using real life experiences to create impact, while having fun. My kids are thriving and excelling!"

- SHAWNA 2023
"Since opening, GSNZ has consistently delivered beyond our expectations"

- KOJI 2023
"Coming to GSNZ has been the best educational decision we have made for our son and by extension, the best decision we have made for our family as a whole"

- LUKE & EMMA 2023
"Was it worth moving our family across the world to come to this school? – Absolutely"

- SARAH & ROGAN
"We love GSNZ’s focus on outdoor education and environmental sustainability. It permeates everything they do"

- EMILY 2023
"The Green School NZ campus is extraordinarily beautiful and the staff are welcoming and supportive"

- SAM 2023
"Nature Day every week on a Wednesday, no matter what the weather, is a dream come true for our son"

- RACHEL 2023
"The skills our son is learning at GSNZ are not on offer at any other school we have come across"

- SAM 2023
"We love that Green School always asks ‘is there a better way?"

- DAN & DANA 2023

Domestic & International Families

Green School New Zealand welcomes learners from all over the world. We take joy in showcasing the Kiwi way of life through our local families with all that they contribute to the Green School community. We also believe students thrive when engaging, learning and growing within a thriving multicultural setting.

2024 Domestic Fees here.
2024 Australian Fees here.
2024 International Fees here.
Please speak to our team here, about our unique International Family Visa option that we have available.
Learners come to Green School New Zealand from all over the world with varying levels of English fluency.
Students applying to our Primary School Programme will benefit from having a basic level before entering Green School.
Students applying to our Middle School or High School Programmes need to have intermediate to advanced English skills in order to be admitted for enrolment.
Green School New Zealand is a destination school, which means students reside with their parents or designated legal guardians who are fully responsible for the learners’ wellbeing. We do not offer boarding or host family facilities.

2024 Dates

2024 at Green School New Zealand is going to be a gamechanger. With an ever evolving campus and a growing student body, 2024 is shaping up to be the best year yet. Please flex like flax when considering the following dates, as they are subject to change.

Term 1
Tuesday 30th January ― Thursday 11th April
Start 8:30am / Finish 3:05pm
Term 2
Monday 29th April ― Thursday 4th July
Start 8:30am / Finish 3:05pm
Term 3
Monday 29th July ― Thursday 26th September
Start 8:30am / Finish 3:05pm
Term 4
Monday 14th October ― Friday 13th December
Start 8:30am / Finish 3:05pm
Waitangi Day – Tuesday 6th February
Taranaki Anniversary – Monday 11th March
Good Friday – Friday 29th March
Easter Monday – Monday 1st April
Anzac Day – Thursday 25th April
Queen’s Birthday — Monday 3rd June
Matariki – Friday 28th June
Labour Day — Monday 28th October
*To be confirmed
Monday 22nd July
Monday 14th October
Friday 30th August

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Become A Green School New Zealand Student

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Steps to Enrolment

Whaea Caroline

Whaea Leigh

Whaea Faye

Matua Andres

"Kua whakatauira te Kura Kākāriki ki ngā āhuatanga kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga me te whanaungatanga"

"The Green School philosophies are always on display in action. Every day, our children are shown what it means to be a kind, productive, and creative human"

"One of my favourite things is how the whole community is invited to come to assembly at the end of each week to celebrate the learning and sing together!"

"The support team at Green School New Zealand made our transition to New Zealand and to the school as smooth as possible. It was all new to us, but it was great to be sharing the experience with other new families and to finally be here!"

"GSNZ gets so much right: small classes with individualized instruction, time for unstructured creative play, nature-based as well as indoor education, lived shared values…we love our experience here!"

"I love the personalised, holistic and nurturing approach to education, using real life experiences to create impact, while having fun. My kids are thriving and excelling!"

"Since opening, GSNZ has consistently delivered beyond our expectations"

"Coming to GSNZ has been the best educational decision we have made for our son and by extension, the best decision we have made for our family as a whole"

"Was it worth moving our family across the world to come to this school? – Absolutely"

"We love GSNZ’s focus on outdoor education and environmental sustainability. It permeates everything they do"

"The Green School NZ campus is extraordinarily beautiful and the staff are welcoming and supportive"

"Nature Day every week on a Wednesday, no matter what the weather, is a dream come true for our son"

"The skills our son is learning at GSNZ are not on offer at any other school we have come across"

"We love that Green School always asks ‘is there a better way?"

Domestic & International Families

2024 Dates

Hours

Contact

Location

ENROLMENT

Become A Green School New Zealand Student

ENROL AT GREEN SCHOOL NEW ZEALAND

Steps to Enrolment

1. Enquire

2. Visit

3. Apply

Whaea Caroline

Whaea Leigh

Whaea Faye

Matua Andres

"Kua whakatauira te Kura Kākāriki ki ngā āhuatanga kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga me te whanaungatanga"

"The Green School philosophies are always on display in action. Every day, our children are shown what it means to be a kind, productive, and creative human"

"One of my favourite things is how the whole community is invited to come to assembly at the end of each week to celebrate the learning and sing together!"

"The support team at Green School New Zealand made our transition to New Zealand and to the school as smooth as possible. It was all new to us, but it was great to be sharing the experience with other new families and to finally be here!"

"GSNZ gets so much right: small classes with individualized instruction, time for unstructured creative play, nature-based as well as indoor education, lived shared values…we love our experience here!"

"I love the personalised, holistic and nurturing approach to education, using real life experiences to create impact, while having fun. My kids are thriving and excelling!"

"Since opening, GSNZ has consistently delivered beyond our expectations"

"Coming to GSNZ has been the best educational decision we have made for our son and by extension, the best decision we have made for our family as a whole"

"Was it worth moving our family across the world to come to this school? – Absolutely"

"We love GSNZ’s focus on outdoor education and environmental sustainability. It permeates everything they do"

"The Green School NZ campus is extraordinarily beautiful and the staff are welcoming and supportive"

"Nature Day every week on a Wednesday, no matter what the weather, is a dream come true for our son"

"The skills our son is learning at GSNZ are not on offer at any other school we have come across"

"We love that Green School always asks ‘is there a better way?"

Domestic & International Families

Learner Tuition

English Language

Boarding Students

2024 Dates

Semester 1

Semester 2

Holidays Observed

Teacher only days

Passion / Wellbeing Day

Hours

Contact

Location