Innovative Education in Southland

Quality schooling and unrivalled opportunities

Southlanders place a high priority on education and we pride ourselves on our educational facilities and student achievements.

Southland has schools to suit most educational preferences. Excellent student/teacher ratios ensure that students receive the attention required to maximise their learning potential, while the use of state-of-the-art interactive technology in many schools enables students to participate in specialised and extra-curricular subjects. Southland's exceptional outdoor educational opportunities complement the standard academic, cultural and sporting educational curriculum.

English as a Second Language

Foreign students are looking beyond the larger cities and recognise Invercargill as an ideal place to learn English while experiencing New Zealand life and culture. Courses are provided by most of the secondary schools and the Southern Institute of Technology.