The Academic Colleges Group (ACG) began with the decision to found ACG Senior College and ACG New Zealand International College, which opened in January 1995. Co-founders, Dawn Jones OBE MA DipEd DipTchg and John Graham CBE MA DipTchg, are both well-known and highly respected educationalists.

Their vision was to create a unique place of learning; one that was fashioned on the very best of international models. It was to be a school that would provide individuals with the knowledge, skills and focus needed to prepare them for future success at tertiary levels. It was envisaged that a similar school for the younger age-group could follow ACG Senior College. ACG Junior College was founded in 1998, providing specialist education for students in Years 7 to 10.

There are many reasons why you should educate your child at ACG Parnell College. Unique features of the College include:

All students are challenged to set goals for themselves. These are recorded and teachers work with the student to achieve success. Each semester an Achievement Conference Day is held when students meet individually with their tutors to evaluate achievements and set new goals.
Extension activities are in place in each curriculum area to challenge able students. These include opportunities to sit IGCSE papers in Mathematics and Science at Year 10.
Quality, specialist teachers are selected to provide the best tuition in each subject field
Classes run for an average of 70 minutes, allowing more sustained learning in each subject
'Thinking Skills' are taught as part of the curriculum to create ordered minds and deeper understanding
Artistic and musical talents are acknowledged and nurtured. Special interest groups include art workshops, dance, drama, bands, and an annual musical production.
Sports and health programmes aim to broaden students' experiences and enable lifelong participation in a variety of activities
A 'Behaviour Code' is followed to ensure the maxim: "All students have the right to feel happy at ACG Parnell College".

ACG Parnell College (formerly ACG Junior College) opened in 1998 as one of the very first independent Years 7 to 10 junior colleges in New Zealand. It has developed into an exciting place of learning that focuses on the individual needs of its students. This develops a love of learning and participation that supports the students in the years ahead.

In 2007 the building at 2 Titoki Street was officially opened by the Governor General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand. The College also expanded to offer instruction for students in Years 1 to 6 and in Years 11 to 13.

There are two Achievement Conference Days throughout the year; one at the start of each semester. These enable students to set goals with their tutor teachers, who then work with the students in order to help them achieve these goals.

Note: Achievement Conference Days are NOT ordinary teaching days. Students are required to be at school ONLY for their 15 minute appointment.

Students are assigned a tutor teacher, who is also one of their subject teachers. This enables the tutor teacher to have regular class contact and opportunities to get to know each of the students in their tutor group.

The tutor is a mentor, and someone who takes a pastoral and academic interest in their tutees. There is also a Dean at each year level who overseas student welfare.

Years 1 to 6	Mrs Vee Beeton	ext 8652
Year 7	Mrs Charmaine Graham	ext 8781
Year 8	Mrs Lyn Henderson	ext 8786
Year 9	Mrs Chris van der Loos	ext 8651
Year 10	Mr Daniel Mathie	ext 8656
Year 11	Mr Weymond Fong	ext 8652
Year 12	Mr Edmund Coup	ext 8653
Year 13	Mrs Anne McAtee	ext 8683
International	Mr Kenny Beeton	ext 8692

University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world's leading provider of international qualifications and assessments.

ACG Parnell College offers the University of Cambridge International Examinations. The CIE system was established over one hundred years ago and as it has evolved, it has gained international respect around the world.

The qualifications are equivalent to, but separate from, domestic UK qualifications, being administered solely by the renowned University of Cambridge and not subject to any internal interference by the UK government.

There are two examination sessions each year, in May/June and in October/November.

Classes begin at 8:30am. Students in Years 7 to 10 end the day at 3:15pm, whilst Primary School students (Years 1 to 6) finish a little earlier. Senior students (Years 11 to 13) may start and finish later, depending on their daily timetable.

Most lessons are approximately 70 minutes in length.

Students in the Primary School and Middle School study a set range of subjects. There is an emphasis on developing numeracy and literacy skills.

Students in the Senior School have the option of a wide choice of CIE subjects. The number of subjects taken varies depending on the level of study and the individual student.

For more details about the curriculum within the schools, please click one of the links below:

Primary School (Years 1 to 6)
Middle School (Years 7 to 10)
Senior School (Years 11 to 13)

We have our breaks on the Domain, Titoki Street, behind the Auckland War Memorial Museum. In wet weather, students make use of allocated areas in both the Titoki Street and George Street premises. Titoki Street also incorporates a large covered terraced area adjacent to the cafeteria.

Teachers are all subject specialists, usually with a degree in their discipline, and experience in and out of the classroom. Students also have the benefit of individual tutoring and the rigours of the CIE curriculum. Some students in Year 10 sit Cambridge International Examinations in Mathematics and Science.

Subject teachers regularly arrange for tutorials to take place, especially in the weeks before examinations. These occur in student break times, by mutual arrangement.

Additionally, one-on-one tutorials and / or extra work may be given in order to help a student overcome weaknesses within a subject.

Is there a uniform at ACG Parnell College?

Yes. Please view the Uniform page. Further details are also provided at the time of enrolment.

myACG is an online system for students and parents. It is powered by the Blackboard Learn platform. All ACG Parnell College students are enrolled in courses, which are designed to supplement classroom learning. Course outlines, grades and a variety of learning resources are posted by teachers on these courses.

A separate course is also available for parents of students at the College. Important notices and details of events in the school are provided in this course. Students and parents are encouraged to check myACG regularly.

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