ACG - Academic Colleges Group
Outstanding educational services with proven quality and results.
Your complete pathway from kindergarten to university
ACG is a leading independent provider of educational services providing a range of programmes for:
• Pre-school/Kindergarten, primary, middle and senior school education,
• English language courses,
• University Foundation Studies for the University of Auckland and AUT University and
• Diplomas in Graphic Design, Web Development, Animation, Filmmaking, Game Art, 3D Graphics and a Bachelor of Applied Science, delivered by Yoobee School of Design
Our efforts to cater for the needs of the individual have seen us develop a range of schools for young people and their families who have put their trust in us to provide a first-class education.
ACG Schools and Colleges are all co-educational and share common values and philosophies. They offer the best educational pathways leading to respected universities.
ACG is also part of a worldwide network of schools that are connected to the University of Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate associations through their international examination programmes.
At a Glance: Eight schools in New Zealand
ACG Parnell College & Parnell Primary School
Located in Parnell/Newmarket, a popular inner-city area of Auckland.
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Primary to senior school
ACG Senior College
Located in the heart of Auckland City, close to The University of Auckland and AUT University.
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Senior school: IGCSE, A-Levels and IB Diploma.
ACG Strathallan Pre-school, School and College
Located in Karaka, 30 minutes south of Auckland City.
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Kindergarten to senior school
ACG Sunderland School and College
Located in Henderson, 15 minutes west of Auckland City.
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Primary to senior school
ACG City Campus
Located at 345 Queen Street, Auckland City
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ACG English School and University Foundation Studies of The University of Auckland and AUT University
Yoobee School of Design
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch Campuses
The largest digital design training specialist in New Zealand.
Two International Schools
ACG is New Zealand’s largest provider of quality private school education. In Auckland, almost 20% of all private school students attend an ACG School.
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 230 Top in the World and Top in New Zealand Cambridge International Examination awards.
ACG students have achieved more Cambridge International awards than those of any other school in New Zealand (1). In the last two years, approximately one-in-three of all of the awards were earned by ACG students.
A higher proportion of ACG students gained University Entrance (UE) than any other school in Auckland (2).
ACG was the winner of STM S High Schools 2011 and 2012 and is a shortlisted candidate for 2013.
English language support is available at all ACG Schools.
Top 10 Auckland Schools (2) University Entrance Pass Rates 2009 / 2010 / 2011
| Institution |
% Pass |
| ACG Parnell |
96.5 |
| ACG Senior College |
94.7 |
| Kings College |
93.8 |
| Diocesan Schools for Girls |
92.5 |
| Auckland International College |
91.5 |
| St Cuthbert's College |
91.1 |
| Carmel College |
89.3 |
| St Mary's College |
88.5 |
| Kristin School |
87.7 |
| Baradene College |
86.2 |
ACG University Pass Rates 2012
| School |
% Pass |
| ACG Sunderland |
100 |
| ACG Strathallan |
95.2 |
| ACG Parnell |
93 |
| ACG Senior College |
91.2 |
(1) University of Cambridge International Examinations. (2) Metro magazine, July 2013.
ACG Schools offer a number of benefits to students:
• Internationally recognised qualifications.
Accepted, respected and understood by schools and universities worldwide.
• A clear focus on academic achievement
In a learning environment where each student is nurtured and challenged by ACG’s experienced and committed staff.
• A personalised learning experience
Where each student is valued and each student’s accomplishments are recognised.
• A personal tutor system
Where each student receives assistance and encouragement to set goals and evaluate achievements.
• More teaching time
ACG Schools have longer lessons (70 to 85 minutes), to ensure individual attention and a variety of learning experiences.
• An online learning system
ACG Schools use Blackboard online learning, through which unique and specific course and subject resources support the development of each student while allowing for parent access and oversight.
• Convenient locations in Auckland
With four ACG Schools strategically located around the city, there is one within easy reach for students in any area. Where Auckland transport services are limited, ACG Schools offer dedicated bus services to make access safe and convenient.
ACG Schools’ key facts:
• All ACG Schools are co-educational
• ACG caters for all ages, from Kindergarten to Year 13
• A strong focus on academic achievement in each school
• Participation in extra-curricular activities is encouraged and sporting success celebrated
• The school year runs from late January to early December and is divided into four terms with 2 to 3-week holidays between each and a longer break of 8 weeks over the New Zealand summer
• ACG Senior College offers the IB Diploma Programme in July
• Uniforms are worn by all ACG students except at Year 13 and those enrolled at ACG Senior College.
