New Zealand education system
New Zealand’s education system has three levels:
· Primary, which includes intermediate (ages 5 – 12)
· Secondary (ages 13 – 17)
· Tertiary (ages 18+)
All children in New Zealand must attend school from age 6 to 16 however most children start when they turn 5. Compulsory education is divided into primary, intermediate and secondary schooling.
Primary schools cater for children aged from 5 to 10 (years 1 to 6)
Children aged 11 to 12 (years 7 and 8) are mostly in a separate intermediate school but may be part of a primary, secondary or composite school.
Secondary schools provide for students aged from 13-17 years (years 9 to 13).
Teamup has lots of information about kids' activities, schools in New Zealand and ideas for parents to help you get more involved with your kids' learning. They have free booklets for parents of children from migrant or refugee backgrounds. The booklet is available in 6 languages – Arabic, Chinese, Dari/Farsi, Hindi, Korean and Somali.
You may also want to visit the NZ Ministry of Education. website to find out more about the New Zealand education system.
