Aotearoa Infinite Academy
About Aotearoa Infinite Academy
Aotearoa Infinite Academy is a fully virtual high school. Students study core subjects through the Pearson Edexcel curriculum and then work toward university readiness using the NCEA curriculum.
The school day is structured with timetables that include alternating free morning and afternoon blocks, allowing time for academic work as well as other activities such as arts, sports, or employment.
Students participate in virtual classes, lectures, and assemblies, and are supported by teachers based across New Zealand.
Key information
- Language of instruction: English
- Curriculum: International and New Zealand
- Qualification: IGCSE in Year 11. NCEA in Years 12 and 13
- Open date: Term 1 2026
- Sponsor: Aotearoa Infinite Academy Limited
Key links
- School website: Aotearoa Infinite Academy
- School social media: Facebook
- Education Counts listing: Aotearoa Infinite Academy: Profile and Contact Details | Education Counts
Reporting
Aotearoa Infinite Academy's Annual public report is due to be published by 31 May 2027 either on its website or in a local newspaper.
Rolls
We will publish Aotearoa Infinite Academy's roll once it has been open a year.
Learn more about rolls at charter schools
Performance thresholds and monitoring
All schools including charter schools are assigned an Equity Index number (EQI). This EQI determines the performance thresholds that charter schools are contracted to meet.
In 2026 Aotearoa Infinite Academy, falls in the Moderate EQI group.
Aotearoa Infinite Academy is assessed against the following annual measures:
|
Measure |
Performance threshold |
|
Regular attendance |
50% |
|
Student achievement (Years 3-10) - reading |
50% |
|
Student achievement (Years 3-10) - writing and maths |
35% |
|
Student achievement (Years 11-13) |
80% |
Achievement measures are the percentage of students achieving at or above the expected curriculum level.
A school’s first year is its baseline year. Schools are monitored against this baseline and their minimum performance thresholds. The Authorisation Board can step in if they are not meeting these thresholds.
Schools are expected not only to meet the minimum requirements but to keep improving and work towards the government’s overall education targets.
Read more about performance thresholds
Application
Below is Aotearoa Infinite Academy Limited's original application to open its school. All sponsors must submit an application like this, and it helps the Charter School Authorisation Board (CSAB) decide whether to approve a school.
The application may not fully reflect how Aotearoa Infinite Academy operates today. This is because the school can change over time through further discussions with the CSAB, contract negotiations, the establishment process, and the staff and students involved.
Commercially sensitive details have been redacted.
Read the initial application for Aotearoa Infinite Academy Limited