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New Zealand, Lower Hutt
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Student wellbeing is prioritized. The school provides access to a psychologist, a physiotherapist and a careers advisor, and a pastoral care system with a senior leadership team, form teachers, deans and a chaplain who work together to support students' wellbeing and development. The approach fosters a holistic, caring environment that supports emotional and social growth.
Personalised learning programmes are available for students with particular learning needs.
All classroom tuition includes English Language Tuition if required.
The wellbeing program for senior students is a robust and comprehensive framework, underpinned by professional psychologists. Regular sessions and awareness programs build resilience and coping skills, with a preventative and supportive approach to mental health.
Chilton Saint James School observes the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. The Pastoral Care and International Support Team provides comprehensive care, with police vetting of homestay providers and ongoing involvement from the Homestay Manager.
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.
