There’s something to be said for getting the start just right. When it comes to shaping our children’s futures, the early years matter. Increasingly now, savvy parents are shifting focus — not just to where their children receive their education, but to when that education begins.
ACG Schools offers a compelling solution, setting itself apart as a leader in premium private education with a forward-thinking approach that starts long before high school.
Across ACG’s four campuses — ACG Parnell, ACG Sunderland, ACG Strathallan, and ACG Tauranga — parents are doing just that, with an increasing number of families choosing to invest in high-quality education from primary school and even from early learning. The results are undeniable: confident, capable learners who are equipped not just for school but for life.
At the heart of ACG’s philosophy is the belief that education is more than academic achievement. The Cambridge curriculum and world-class facilities set a global benchmark, but it’s the school’s holistic approach that truly differentiates it. Specialist teachers in languages, the arts, and sciences nurture a love of learning from the earliest stages. A personalised approach to learning means every child is known, supported, and extended, according to their unique potential. The focus isn’t only on what students learn but how they learn — building emotional resilience and a lifelong love of learning.
Continuity is another key advantage. With pathways from early learning through to Year 13, students at ACG Schools benefit from an uninterrupted, consistent educational journey. Long-term relationships with teachers and peers foster trust, confidence, and a deep-seated passion for learning. And because of this, students have a strong sense of community and belonging from a young age.
The proof, of course, is in the results. In the latest 2024 Cambridge Assessment International Examinations, ACG students distinguished themselves on the global stage, earning 32 awards including Top in the World, Top in New Zealand, and High Achievement. Impressively, nearly one in four of all awarded students nationally came from ACG Schools. From mathematics and geography to psychology, art and design, and mandarin Chinese, ACG students showcased excellence across a breadth of disciplines.
“These outstanding results reaffirm ACG Schools’ unwavering commitment to delivering world-class education,” said CEO Glenn Andrew. “Our students’ achievements reflect their hard work, the expertise of our educators, and the strength of our academic programmes. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and success, which continue to open doors to top universities worldwide.”
For parents with young children, it’s hard to imagine the day they’ll head off to university — but it comes sooner than you think. At ACG Schools, foundations built from the earliest years pave the way to world-leading institutions such as Cambridge, Oxford, and top universities across New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. ACG’s holistic approach means great education is an investment that pays dividends far beyond the classroom — the foundation and lifelong confidence that comes from having your child’s potential nurtured from the start of their learning journey.
