ACG Inspired School
New Zealand
Discover an Exceptional and Personalized learning journey with world-class education and a vibrant community in beautiful New Zealand.
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About ACG Inspired School
ACG Schools is a leading independent private school group in New Zealand that provides world‑class education for children from early learning through Year 13, combining academic excellence with holistic development. It was founded in 1994 in Auckland and today educates over 4,700 students across campuses including ACG Parnell College, ACG Sunderland, ACG Strathallan and ACG Tauranga.
As part of the Inspired Education Group, a global network of premium schools educating more than 95,000 students in over 120 schools across 28+ countries, ACG applies internationally‑informed teaching practices and opportunities to help students reach their full potential.
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Why Choose ACG Inspired School
A globally recognized education within a diverse and student-focused campus community
PERSONALIZED EDUCATION
At ACG Inspired Schools, students benefit from a highly personalised education that nurtures individual potential through expert teaching, tailored learning pathways and specialist support from early learning right through to Year 13, helping each learner thrive academically, creatively and personally in a global context.
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
While ACG Inspired Schools are primarily day schools rather than boarding institutions, they foster a strong school community across their campuses, welcoming students from around 24+ countries within the Inspired network of more than 120 schools, encouraging friendships, shared experiences and lifelong connections.
OVER 100 DEGREE OPTIONS
Through the Inspired Education Group, ACG students have access to diverse academic, arts, leadership across multiple pathways spanning early learning to pre‑university levels recognised curricula such as specialist electives that prepare learners for a range of future opportunities.
Global & Industry Connections
Being part of the Inspired Education Group (educating 95,000+ students across 121 schools in 28+ countries) gives students global connections for international exchanges, summer programmes and collaboration with peers worldwide, building industry‑relevant skills, cultural understanding and lifelong networks.
LEADING SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
ACG Inspired Schools provide extensive support services including specialist teaching, university counselling, wellbeing and pastoral care, technology‑enhanced learning, and personalised guidance across academic, creative and personal development to ensure students thrive in and beyond the classroom.
MILLIONS IN SCHOLARSHIPS
The ACG Education Foundation offers scholarships and financial support to help students access premium education, including the prestigious ACG Founders’ Scholarship valued up to NZ$75,000 over three years and other awards that ease costs for talented learners who might otherwise miss the opportunity.
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ACG Inspired School offers career-focused degrees across multiple faculties and study formats.
Secondary & Pre‑University Pathways
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Business
Science
Creative Arts
Engineering
Communication
Health Sciences
Psychology
Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems
Information Technology
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ACG Inspired Schools focus on pre‑university preparation rather than direct employment support after graduation, but senior students receive extensive university & career readiness guidance through personalised counselling, career planning tools, UCAS/UNIFROG support and university admission coaching to help them progress smoothly into higher education and future careers. Many graduates go on to study at leading universities worldwide thanks to this preparation programme.
ACG schools in New Zealand offer a variety of financial awards including academic, sports and performing‑arts scholarships for Years 7–13 that provide partial tuition fee support. They also participate in global initiatives like the Nsouli Scholars Programme (full scholarships for exceptional students) and the prestigious ACG Founders’ Scholarship (up to NZ$75,000 over three years for future university study). Some campuses also offer sibling scholarships with reduced fees for families with multiple enrolled children.
International students at ACG receive comprehensive support from the moment they arrive, including orientation, homestay guidance, pastoral care, academic tutoring and wellbeing assistance. Dedicated international support officers can help with accommodation, health & travel insurance, visa administration, banking and settling‑in issues, while tutors and pastoral staff monitor progress and wellbeing throughout their study.
ACG schools educate students from around the world as part of the Inspired group’s global network, creating a diverse international community where students engage with peers from many cultures. They participate in cultural groups, sporting and artistic activities, and globally connected programmes such as exchange experiences and international events, helping build friendships and broaden perspectives during their schooling.