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Chilton Saint James School

New Zealand, Lower Hutt

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Language learning opportunities and multilingual education

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French, Chinese and Te Reo Maori are taught at Chilton Saint James School. In Middle School (Years 7-10), French, Chinese and Te Reo Maori are offered. In Senior School, Years 9-10 include French, Chinese and Te Reo Maori (all Optional); Years 11-13 include French and Chinese (both Optional).

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NZ$20,655 - 27,274
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 387
Type Co-educational, Girls School
Opened 1918
Bus Service No

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.

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