Welcome to EMI

A primary online school, reimagined for modern families in New Zealand.

What is Emi?

Emi is a live, teacher-led New Zealand primary school designed for modern families.

Every class is led by a qualified primary teacher. Your child has one-to-one lessons early in the week and small live group classes at the end of it, so learning is shaped around where they are, not just how old they are.

Emi is powered by Crimson Global Academy.

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Let's Get Started!

Tell us a little about your child and our Admissions team will be in touch to guide you through what Emi could look like for your family.

How the Emi Week Works

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

Monday to Wednesday one-to-one sessions prepare your child for the Thursday and Friday group lessons, and every teacher works from the same lesson plan.

One-to-One Learning
  • Two 45-minute lessons a day with a teacher, about 1.5 hours
  • Two lessons each in English, Maths, and Innovation across the three days
  • Planned backwards from the week’s group goal, so your child is ready for Thursday
  • Enrichment Hour included: English (Mon), Maths (Tue), Science (Wed)
  • Lessons are timetabled for the year, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

How the Emi Week Works

Thursday & Friday

2.5 hours of live group teaching, with two 15-minute breaks to move and have a snack.

Group Learning Timetable
  • 11.00 AM : 15-minute Spark community time
  • 11.15 AM: 45 minutes of English
  • 12:00 PM: Morning Tea
  • 12: 15 PM: 45 minutes of Maths
  • 1:00 PM: Break
  • 1:15 PM: 45 minutes of Innovation
  • Lessons are timetabled for the year, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Why Join Emi?

Small Group Learning

Classes capped at 8, so every child is seen and heard, and nobody gets lost in the crowd.

One-to-One Every Week

Two 45-minute lessons in each subject from Monday to Wednesday, planned to prepare for the group days.

Room to Stretch

Teachers adjust work during each lesson, and mixed-year rooms give confident learners next year’s content. Students are grouped by ability rather than strictly by age.

AI That Helps

Winnie, the AI tutor, guides with questions, stays inside the lesson, and teachers see everything it’s asked.

Personalised Pathways

Every lesson has two tracks, and teachers place each child on the one that fits, lesson by lesson.

Social Learning

Children make friends across countries and build confidence through discussion and teamwork.

Frequently Asked Questions