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New Zealand, Lower Hutt
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Chilton Music Academy combines academic studies with musical tuition and offers Cambridge International or NCEA qualifications, with opportunities to work with industry professionals and participate in masterclasses, performances, and ensembles. A dedicated timetable provides music development time alongside core academics, supporting pathways to university entrance and leadership in music. Chilton Ballet Academy balances Chilton education with ballet immersion and follows the Cambridge system to prepare for Cambridge AS qualifications, with an academic half-day aligned with intensive dance training.
Chilton Ballet Academy provides full ballet immersion and balances academic study with dance, offering a Year 12 university entrance qualification. Chilton Dance Centre offers classical and contemporary dance training across related styles. The Chilton Music Academy offers a music program that combines academic studies with tuition, ensembles, masterclasses, performance opportunities and opportunities to work with industry professionals.
Chilton offers Cambridge International Examinations and the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) as part of its international programme. Homestay and welfare services provide a dedicated Homestay Manager and an International Support Team to assist students, with regular meetings and care. The school adheres to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.
From camps to enrichment programmes to community service, Chilton students are involved in a wide range of experiences beyond the classroom. These experiences help students explore interests, develop strengths, and engage with peers across activities and cohorts.
Community service is included as part of student life at Chilton, alongside camps and enrichment programmes, reflecting the school's emphasis on social responsibility and holistic development.
Older students mentor younger peers as part of the whānau leadership approach, fostering leadership development across year groups. Senior Leadership includes a Deputy Principal and a Principal, with governance by a Board of Trustees. The Chilton Music Academy provides mentorship by industry professionals and opportunities to develop professional skills in music.
Chilton provides wellbeing support with access to a psychologist, a physiotherapist and a careers advisor. Sport is strong with over 25 sports offered and on-site facilities including a 25-metre heated pool, expansive fields, and indoor and outdoor courts. The holistic education emphasises wellbeing and pastoral care to support students throughout their Chilton experience.
Chilton Saint James School sits at 124 Waterloo Road, Lower Hutt, near Wellington, New Zealand. It serves ages 2 to 18. Preschool is co-educational; Years 1–13 are a girls' day school. The private Anglican school offers a bespoke curriculum with Cambridge for secondary. In Years 12–13 students may choose between NCEA and Cambridge pathways, including AS and A Levels under Cambridge. Founded in 1918, the campus blends heritage architecture with modern facilities. On-site amenities include netball and tennis courts, a 25‑metre heated pool, a large sports ground and a covered astroturf area. Middle and Senior School rooms are specialist spaces; Bring Your Own Device covers iPads for Preschool–Year 4 and laptops for Years 4–13. Extracurriculars include Chilton Ballet Academy, Chilton Dance Centre and Chilton Music Academy, with Discover Chilton offering Music, Drama, Dance and Sport. The school provides pastoral and international-student support, including homestay services for families abroad and beyond.
