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, and
- University Foundation Studies for the University of Auckland and AUT University
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 through its international examination programme.
Location & Facilities
Accommodation Services for International Students
Getting Settled
Comfortable accommodation with convenient access to the chosen college or school is a priority for the students
Helping students select the right place to live is part of the service ACG provides.
It understands that creating a home away from home is essential for the students and this is why it offers a range of accommodation options to suit a wide variety of ages and personal preferences. ACG has an accommodation services department with a team of accommodation officers who take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of the students.
Homestay
To get the most out of experiencing New Zealand life to its fullest, the strong recommendation is homestay accommodation. Staying with friendly and welcoming families is compulsory for any ACG student under 18 and, from the experience, is the preferred option for most people who choose to study with us.
Homestay arrangements are organised and monitored directly by ACG. Homestay families are carefully selected, are required to register with ACG, and must sign a contract that details specific rules and standards. In addition, ACG homestay families must undergo a vetting procedure by the New Zealand Police. ACG provides training and on-going support for its approved homestay families.
The benefits of homestays are many:
- Homestay offers a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students to come home each day
- Homestay provides guidance and support to students outside of school time
- Homestay provides opportunity for English practice, an excellent way to increase speaking and listening skills
- Homestay includes most meals, you don’t need to spend time shopping and cooking
- Homestay includes electricity, heating, water and local phone calls
ACG offers 3 homestay options:
Standard Homestay
(available for students enrolled at ACG city campuses and ACG Strathallan Campus)
Standard Homestay includes a single room with a bed, desk, lighting and adequate heating. Meals include breakfast and dinner, Monday to Friday and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Laundry is also included.
Standard Homestay families live 3 or 4 bus stages from ACG City schools & colleges, travel time approximately 30 – 45 minutes each way. For students enrolled at ACG Strathallan Campus, the travel time between homestay and the campus is approximately 20 – 30 minutes each way by private school bus. Each Standard Homestay family may welcome up to 4 international students at a time.