What is ACG?

Outstanding educational services with proven quality and results

ACG (Academic Colleges Group) is New Zealand’s largest quality provider of private school education, university pathways and tertiary skills-focused career programmes.

Today, ACG comprises 15 schools and tertiary colleges in three countries and offers a comprehensive range of academic and career pathways. 

With 32 campuses in 7 New Zealand cities, we offer a wide range of study choices and locations.

Each year, ACG welcomes over 5,000 international students from approximately 50 different countries to its schools and colleges.

ACG Schools and Colleges are all co-educational and share common values and philosophies. They offer the best educational pathways leading to respected universities.

All ACG Schools offer the University of Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE, AS and A-Levels. ACG Senior College also offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. These qualifications are internationally recognised and accepted by respected universities worldwide.

A clear focus on academic outcomes has enabled ACG students to achieve over 300 Top in the World and Top in New Zealand Cambridge International Examination awards.

English language support is available at all ACG Schools.

Preschool and early learning schools

Early childhood education

We are passionate and enthusiastic about the educational programmes we offer young children. We acknowledge the curiosity of children and encourage them to question and investigate all that surrounds them in a safe and supportive environment. That’s why our early childhood environments are purpose-built to enhance children’s learning and growth.

• ACG Sunderland preschool
• ACG Tauranga preschool
• ACG Strathallan preschool
• ACG Parnell early learning school
• ACG Remuera early learning school
• Penguins School of Early Learning
• Zig Zag Zoo
• ACG Jakarta kindergarten
• AIS Vietnam kindergarten

Primary school (Years 1 – 6)

Our primary school students enjoy personalised attention from experienced teachers in modern facilities which include spacious classrooms and specialist teaching areas. The primary school curriculum focuses on developing students into independent and confident learners with researching and problem-solving skills, setting them up for a successful transition into their College years.

• ACG Parnell primary
• ACG Sunderland primary

College (Years 7 – 13)

Our college’s reputation as top academic schools is well-known, but there is much more to us than just academics. We provide our students with extensive opportunities in sports, music, and the arts, plus an individualised level of support and care. We recently ranked top co-educational school in New Zealand for the Crimson-QS Best NZ Schools for Gaining Entry Into Top Universities 2019 rankings. ACG Schools offer you a world-class education where students thrive and excel.

• ACG Parnell College
• ACG Sunderland College
• ACG Tauranga College
• ACG Strathallan College
• ACG Jakarta College
• AIS Vietnam