Middleton Grange School has a strong academic reputation and is equally well known for the warmth and friendliness of its pupils. As a large school of 1,400 students, it still has a ‘family’ feel with students from 5 years old to 18 years old being part of the school. Our focus for International Students is that they “arrive as strangers but leave as friends.” With park-like grounds, modern buildings and friendly pupils, the environment for study and friendship is of premium quality.

Co-Ed/Single Sexed: Co-Ed

Years: 0 -13 

Accommodation: Homestay 

Location: Mid-West Christchurch

Total Students: 1400

International Students: 120

MAIN VALUES

• Welcoming – You may come as strangers, but you will leave as friends – well qualified friends
 • Family – Middleton Grange School is a caring, family-like community situated on a beautiful campus
• Quality – Character, excellence and service are encouraged and nurtured
• Supportive – Dedicated staff and International Ambassadors provide pastoral support
• Inclusive – International students are fully integrated into the life of the school

SPECIAL FEATURES

Middleton Grange School is an integrated co-educational school for students from 5-18 years of age (Years 1-13). It has a strong academic reputation and is equally well known for the warmth and friendliness of its students. Students enjoy modern facilities including a Performing Arts Centre, with a 300 seat theatre and state of the art music and drama facilities and a gymnasium with a specialist basketball court. International students are fully integrated into the life of the school and are supported by a dedicated group of staff who oversee their unique pastoral and academic needs. We offer an outdoor education programme specifically to allow students to explore activities outside the classroom and experience the natural beauty of New Zealand. A full ESOL programme is available for all international students, preparing them for study beyond the school. We work closely with parents and caregivers to encourage excellence, while developing character and lives of service to others.

Subject Highlights: Visual Arts, Classics, Digital Technologies, Physical Education and Outdoor Pursuits, Dance, Drama, Sciences, Commerce

Languages offered: French, Spanish, Chinese, Maori (other languages offered by tutor or correspondence)

Sport Highlights: Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Rugby, Badminton, Canoe Polo plus many more sports

Cultural Highlights: School productions, Drama, Stage Challenge, Kapahaka Cultural group, Dance groupsOther Unique Highlights: Performing Arts Centre with dance studio, Theatre for drama, and numerous music studios with a state of the art Recording Room. A new gymnasium with specialist basketball court. Outdoor Education Programme

Special Features: Year 1–13 school (ages 5–18) with Kindergarten (pre-school) attached for those interested in working with younger children. Heritage House on-site with links to Antarctic explorers. Christian school.

 For further information click  here http://www.middleton.school.nz/mgs/international/

Contact:

Colleen Steyn
P: +64 3 341 4054
M: +64 21 258 6565
E: inted@middleton.school.nz
W: www.middleton.school.nz