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Chilton Saint James School is a long-standing provider of private education in Wellington. We aim to be the school of choice by providing both Quality Teaching and Quality Care.
Explore our Preschool that is nestled among the main Chilton Saint James school campus, offering secluded, tree-lined outdoor spaces and a spacious indoor environment.
Our Primary School is a place of wonder and joy, where our girls are nurtured and encouraged. Through engaging lessons, small class sizes and high-quality teachers and their skills.
Explore why middle School is an exciting time of transition for students. Class sizes are a maximum of 24 and students study a core curriculum plus a variety of option subjects.
Our Senior School is a dynamic and empowering environment that propels students towards academic excellence via a choice of NCEA or Cambridge International Education.
It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all students, whānau and staff to the vibrant community of Chilton Saint James School.
I am honoured to lead a school that is committed to providing an exceptional learning environment where each student is encouraged to discover their unique potential.
At Chilton Saint James, we foster a culture of excellence, and we empower our students to excel and develop into confident, and compassionate young people.
Each student achieves to their own personal best:
Excellence looks different for each learner. For some, this will include being a top scholar in the Cambridge or NCEA qualification. Every year, Chilton students are awarded the prestigious honour of being top scholars globally in a range of subjects. For others, excellence will manifest itself in mastering a concept that they had previously not grasped. We want each student to have the agency to pursue their own personal excellence whether that be in the academic arena or in the co-curricular sphere.
Cambridge and NCEA:
All learners are unique and therefore require a customised pathway which is aligned with their interests and strengths. We are able to advise students whether NCEA or the Cambridge pathway is best suited to them. Both qualifications are well designed and robust. It is our job to determine which one is the best fit for each student in consultation with individuals and their families.
Personalised approach:
Small class sizes allow for individualised learning and increased student engagement. Teachers know their students and are able to teach in a personalised way rather than relying on a one-size-fits all approach. Personalised learning programmes are also available for students with particular learning needs. We teach students to identify what sort of learner they are so that they can maximise every teaching moment and learning opportunity.
Expert teachers in their fields:
Our teachers are highly skilled and passionate about imparting knowledge and they have the ability to deliver content in creative ways. High levels of student engagement means that learners enjoy their classroom experiences. Each individual is supported and encouraged to learn in a way that is meaningful to them. We seek to instil a love of learning in students by finding out what piques their interests and what captures their imagination.
Student wellbeing is paramount:
Quality Care in a supportive environment is critical to the success of our young people. When students are happy, they learn. We offer access to a psychologist, physiotherapist and careers advisor. Our pastoral care system consists of a senior leadership team, form teachers, deans and a chaplain who all work together to help students navigate their Chilton experience. This partnership approach allows students to have a number of trusted adults with whom they can engage.
We educate the whole girl:
At Chilton, we consider that a rich education consists of a range of experiences both in and outside of the classroom. Our students are nurtured to become thoughtful, resilient and kind contributors to society. The whānau approach instils each student with a sense of working together as a community where older students mentor their younger counterparts on their leadership journey.
From camps to enrichment programmes to community service, our students are involved in a smorgasbord of experiences to pique their interests, develop their strengths and shape the path they will take as they step out into the world.
A holistic education produces learners who are curious, compassionate and capable. There are no limits to what a Chilton girl can do and the extent to which a Chilton girl can contribute on the global stage.
The CAIE curriculum sets a global standard for education and is recognised by universities and employers worldwide.
The curriculum is flexible, challenging, inspiring, culturally sensitive and international in approach.
Cambridge students develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.
Participants also gain the essential skills they need for success at tertiary level and in their future careers.
The Performing Arts programme is an integral part of the Chilton experience with students encouraged to attend speech, drama and musical classes.
Our Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools
offer music, drama and dance in all their forms.
Our skilled and dedicated music and performing arts teachers offer students a wide range of arts and music activities and cater to a wide spectrum of interests.
Chilton is known for its commitment to academic excellence, holistic education, and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Our culture emphasises not only academic success, but also the growth of well-rounded girls. Students are supported to excel in the arts, sports, culture and community service.
Students are empowered to embrace leadership roles, and there is a sense of camaraderie that extends beyond the classroom, creating a memorable and positive lifelong love of learning.
Our campus is encased in beautiful trees and gardens that provide a backdrop for the century-old main building that our founder Geraldine FitzGerald provided.
A key benefit in attending Chilton is our small class sizes.
Our skilled and experienced teachers have time to focus on the learning of each student in the class. Whether it is in our Preschool or Senior School, each student receives tuition from specialist trained teachers in a warm and welcoming class environment.
All of our classrooms are setup with modern furniture and technology which allows teachers to effectively deliver the curriculum to students.
All students have access to extensive outdoor spaces including playgrounds, sports fields, heated swimming pool, covered all weather turf, science labs, dance studios, music suites, theatre, gymnasium and fitness studio.
With over 75 teams across summer and winter sports, there really is something for everyone. At Chilton we acknowledge the importance of providing every student with opportunities to engage in a wide variety of sports throughout their schooling and the benefits that can come from playing sport for school and with their peers.
Students at Chilton have access to a range of sports facilities including a heated swimming pool, covered turf courts, soccer field, gymnasium and fitness centre.
Chilton students can chose to work towards achievement in the national New Zealand qualification, the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA).
NCEA is nationally and globally recognised as a robust qualification. Our NCEA offering is diverse and will continue to grow.
The CAIE curriculum sets a global standard for education and is recognised by universities and employers worldwide.
The curriculum is flexible, challenging, inspiring, culturally sensitive and international in approach.
Cambridge students develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.
Participants also gain the essential skills they need for success at tertiary level and in their future careers.
The Performing Arts programme is an integral part of the Chilton experience with students encouraged to attend speech, drama and musical classes.
Our Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools
offer music, drama and dance in all their forms.
Our skilled and dedicated music and performing arts teachers offer students a wide range of arts and music activities and cater to a wide spectrum of interests.
Chilton is known for its commitment to academic excellence, holistic education, and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Our culture emphasises not only academic success, but also the growth of well-rounded girls. Students are supported to excel in the arts, sports, culture and community service.
Students are empowered to embrace leadership roles, and there is a sense of camaraderie that extends beyond the classroom, creating a memorable and positive lifelong love of learning.
Our campus is encased in beautiful trees and gardens that provide a backdrop for the century-old main building that our founder Geraldine FitzGerald provided.
A key benefit in attending Chilton is our small class sizes.
Our skilled and experienced teachers have time to focus on the learning of each student in the class. Whether it is in our Preschool or Senior School, each student receives tuition from specialist trained teachers in a warm and welcoming class environment.
All of our classrooms are setup with modern furniture and technology which allows teachers to effectively deliver the curriculum to students.
All students have access to extensive outdoor spaces including playgrounds, sports fields, heated swimming pool, covered all weather turf, science labs, dance studios, music suites, theatre, gymnasium and fitness studio.
With over 75 teams across summer and winter sports, there really is something for everyone. At Chilton we acknowledge the importance of providing every student with opportunities to engage in a wide variety of sports throughout their schooling and the benefits that can come from playing sport for school and with their peers.
Students at Chilton have access to a range of sports facilities including a heated swimming pool, covered turf courts, soccer field, gymnasium and fitness centre.