The Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School is one of four large State Integrated Rudolf Steiner Schools in New Zealand that host international students.  The School began in 1975 with two pupils and currently has a roll of about 400, students range in age from 2 ½ years old through to 18/19 years old.

All these facilities are well equipped and resourced. The school is especially proud of its modern information technology capability. The buildings are networked and senior students have access to an Intranet and the Internet by making use of the computer suite. The school is well able to offer its students a high quality learning environment.

The teaching staff are all well qualified teachers registered with the New Zealand Teachers Council. They have a commitment and a personal connection to the distinctive ‘special character’ of the school.  There is a core of full time teachers and a number of part time subject specialist teachers.

Learning in a different country
Different cultures have different ways of learning – here are some differences you may find in a New Zealand school;

1. Depending on your application date a choice of subjects will be available.
2. You will have a different teacher for each subject.
3. You will move to a different classroom for each subject.
4. The class sizes are generally around 25-30 students.
5. The relationship between the teachers and the students is friendly and relaxed.
6. Your teachers will want to get to know you and will be happy to answer your questions.  At our school you will call your teachers by their first name.

Whilst studying at Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School you will be a member of a class community with others who are the same age, you will also be under the care and guidance of an Upper School teacher who will be your Class Sponsor.