Charter Schools | Kura Hourua

Charter schools | kura hourua give a new schooling choice to families and more flexibility for educators to lift children’s achievement.
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Conversion deadline

If you're a state or state integrated school and want to convert to a charter school next year, you'll need to submit your expression of interest by November 14 and application by December 8. Support partners are on hand to help.
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Latest charter school announced

A specialist school for autistic and neurodivergent secondary school students who have struggled with traditional schooling, will open campuses in Wellington and Auckland in term 3 next year. It brings the total of charter schools to 17.
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