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“Both my boys board there and are very happy. A lot of opportunities to try out new hobbies and some really nice teachers. The school is very anti bullying so I think there are a few fake reviews here by people who have never been connected with the school. Kids from all backgrounds attend and there is definitely a place for everyone.”

“A warm and welcoming place to be”

“I am very impressed with this school. Everyone is very enthusiastic. Everyone knows how to lead foreign students. The special teaching method inherits the Maori culture. Different age groups are in the same class. The older ones lead the younger ones. The school feels very homely.”

“INCREDIBLE SCHOOL AND MRS WINSLADE IS A BOSS. SHE WAS AWESOME.”

“Excellent experience in ACG UOA Foundation. I learned lots of things here. It's really a sufficient pathway for international students to prepare to study at University of Auckland. nice and professional teacher team. everything is.. just Perfect!!”

“i got so many girls on me. like bro i got so many”

“Good school. Most nz government members studies here. My son and daughter graduated here.”

“Once went to Liston college for a study trip and the teachers were very friendly and the students there are very nice and polite. I actually made a few friends in there. They were so well mannered. I had an amazing time there. thanks Troy for taking care of me while I was in that school. This is why this school deserves 5 stars”

“Had a site tour of the complex with the reception who was really welcoming and lovely to chat with in regards to the different facilities and levels of training courses available for training. I would highly recommend it”

“People say it's a bad school and it has a lot of problems. Being an ex student here it actually does not have that many problems. It's the students who decide to be successful or not, every other school is the same and will provide the same results depending on the student. Other than students there are some teachers who put in that extra effort to see you succeed and stay in contact with you even after school.”

“I got to run a course for the Year 5-6 students and was highly impressed by several things at Elim, Golflands: Firstly, the students were some of the easiest children to teach because they had great attitudes, were engaged in learning, and treated each other, their teachers, and myself – a guest speaker – with respect. You can tell a lot about a school by looking at how the children behave, and Elim's students are friendly, outgoing, and confident. So many children threw their hands up to volunteer as "confident actors" or "confident readers" in front of the entire class, which shows high self-esteem. When there were group activities, I barely had to guide children in learning because students stepped up to lead their mini groups and ensure everyone was included. Discussions were passionate and thoughtful. I saw sharing and compassion and helpfulness and all kinds of morals exhibited in each class. What a pleasure to teach! Secondly, staff. Although I was only at the school for a week, the staff made an effort to welcome me. Teachers invited me to sit with them during morning tea and lunch, whereas other schools may ignore visitors or be clicky in the staff room. Smiles all around wherever I went, and constant offers of support. After sessions, some teachers used their own break time to help me pack down equipment (as did some wonderful children). If I needed anything from last-minute printing to scissors, needs were attended to. From the admin staff to the relievers and teachers, the Elim staff went above and beyond. If my children develop attitudes like the staff at this school, then I would be a happy Mum. Final mention, the Christian values. Each lesson, teachers have the children welcome and conclude with a "Good morning, [name], God bless you!" Jesus and the Bible are freely discussed and incorporated everywhere. There were scriptures written on the paving stones, and prayers uttered every time a problem arrived. Teachers remind students of what is right according to the Bible and pray for each other in the staff room. Children going here will make peers with genuine hearts after God. God bless you, Elim!”

“Found the staff to be really helpful and caring. Eliza was amazing - calling to check on my progress every week, helping me find the right mask and adjusting machine pressure to suit me. Really appreciated her help and advice.”

“A medium to small sized public coed high school. The students are all from local suburbs such as St Heliers. The teachers are experienced and committed. The students are talented, at least some.”

“Students from Kaipara College came out to World Challenge Tag Paintball in Riverhead Forest as part of Education outside the Classroom. The Students were well behaved and attentive. Teachers were well involved and interacted well with their students.”

“My time at G.E.I.S was a good one. The school had great facilities and was well funded. The teachers I had experience with were all competent and friendly. I see the school is constantly getting upgraded and improved so its definitely not run-down. Its great to have such a school in the community.”

“Fees free was great. I watched everyone else pay an qualify before me, which hurt as a single mum but then my time came, it was tricky trying to balance kids an working fulltime on my own but being able to sit in the dark during my free time an chip away at studying online was so good an now I'm qualified and have studied even further an the hard times seem so far behind me now. I love having qualifications behind me a career, money and a successful life. I'm greatful nztc offered the option to succeed in a way that fitted my lifestyle at the time to help better my future for me an my kids.”

“My brother loves his school, and next year, I'm going to Avondale. My brother's name is Kingston khan”

“WBHS has been an incredible privilege for our son to attend. His engagement and academic results are in another league now that he's at WBHS. A testament to the calibre and dedication of the leadership and staff!!”

“Balmoral School. Its the name. An excellent environment for friends and family having a great range of learning techniques. Their supplies are AMAZING! Each intermediate class has a range of 4 Netbooks and most Primary classes having 2 computers. The sporting environment. What can I say? 3rd place for athletics central zone 2009 AND 2010 and 2012 softball girls Inter zone champions? This is the most incredible school I have seen!”

“I was there for the Auckland Grammar old boys annual dinner and awards ceremony in the old boys pavilion. With close to 200 people present and some very notable people it's no wonder that people want to send their children to this school. The ethos of the school has not changed which therefore creates an atmosphere and a learning environment where the students are given every chance to excel. Even in the troubling times of Covid the school continues to work through the process and where other schools are struggling to get their student numbers back, Auckland Grammar student numbers are well above the average.”

“The right school for my son who is academic and not very sporty (in fact, he wanted a school that did not focus on sport). It's been a huge jump coming from a public primary school into ACG Parnell, but he has learned more in the last 6 months than in the 6 years prior. There is a lot of homework, but over time students learn how to efficiently manage this and there are tests almost every week, and exams from Year 7... but what a great preparation for university years. Finally, as a parent I can see what he's learning and where he needs extra help. If you want your kid to go to a school that focuses on academic learning and extension of students, then send them here. If you want your child to go to a school that will be focusing more on "inquiry learning" and "child led learning", then this is not the right school for them. This school provides lots of clubs and extracurricular activities too - and their music, art and drama departments are awesome.”

“Great school. Great staff and great attitudes.”

“If you have ever called and had Jill answer, she is always so friendly and very helpful. Awesome A+ service. THAAAAANKS JILL”

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