Aidanfield Christian School serves families who are looking for a school with strong biblical values and world view as the foundation of their child’s school experience. Our values of Excellence, Faithfulness, Integrity and Stewardship guide our approach to teaching and learning and we take great delight in seeing each of our pupils succeed.

Co-Ed/Single Sexed: Co-Ed

Years: 0-10 (Composite School)

Accommodation: Homestay by arrangement

Location: South-west Christchurch

Total Students: 325

International Students: ≤15

Subject Highlights: Science, Drama, Visual Art, English Language Support (ESOL)

Languages offered: Mandarin,  Te Reo Maori

Sport Highlights: Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC), Rock Climbing, Soccer, Netball, Boxing

Cultural Highlights: An active International Parents’ Group providing support, pastoral care and understanding, multicultural student body, recognition of cultural backgrounds.

Other unique highlights: Leadership and performing arts opportunities, KapaHaka, specialist middle years programmes, strong community focus, extensive grounds, modern classrooms. Learning for the whole child (mind body spirit).

Special Features: Timeless moral foundation for learning 

Strong academic programmes ensure that over 85% of our pupils are at or above national expectations in reading, writing and mathematics. We also have strong targeted programmes to accelerate students who are below standard or require extra support learning English.

Many families from Asian countries travel to New Zealand for their summer holidays. We offer short-term placements for students who are travelling with their families during this summer holiday break. International students are placed in our classes with English speaking children who are the same age. Students are fully immersed in all aspects of classroom life, including sport and art opportunities. Support is also provided by a team of highly qualified English language teachers and a billingual teacher aide.

We have found that students make dramatic progress in learning English and have a lot of fun too! Some of our summer study students have even returned as long-term international students.

For further information and translated material click here http://aidanfieldchristian.ultranet.school.nz/Web/156/ and make sure you check out the videos!

Contact:

Mark Richardson - Principal

Angela Jin - International Coordinator

+64 3 338 8153
international.admin@aidanfield.school.nz