International Students

Lytton Street School welcomes international students as they bring diversity, new cultural perspectives and global awareness into our school community. Our students benefit by gaining a broader understanding of our world.

We encourage our learners to be observant, responsive, inquisitive, and reflective as they engage with diverse perspectives and experiences. As a strongly connected school community we are committed to building relationships founded on care, collaboration, and shared values. International students are welcomed, not just as learners, but as valued contributors to the life of our school.

International students are placed in mainstream classes across Years 1 to 6, as appropriate to their current learning level, and they will learn alongside New Zealand students of similar age. access to expert teachers who are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Our educators are highly responsive to the individual needs of each learner. Through engaging and adaptable teaching practices, we ensure that every student is supported to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our school is proud to offer international students:

• A safe study environment with a focus on student support.
• High academic expectations and goals.
• Strong focus on literacy and maths.
• Academic monitoring with associated academic support.
• Friendly students and teachers.
• The opportunity to learn English across the curriculum areas taught by professional qualified teachers.
• Assistance with English language (ESOL) and access to other areas of learning support.
• Practical work in digital area (ICT – using iPad or Chromebook).
• New experiences in sport, music, arts and outdoor education.
• A school environment comprising modern facilities and amenities, including sport and play areas
• The opportunity to live in homestay accommodation for students 10 years and over.