How Online Private Schooling Works at CGA
Join CGA Principal Mark Phillips and Deputy Principal Di Austin for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how online private education delivers academic excellence, genuine community, and university readiness—without the constraints of a traditional classroom.
Weds 16th September
7:30 PM
Zoom
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make
If you’ve wondered whether online schooling can match—or even surpass—the depth, rigour, and social connection of a traditional private high school, you aren’t alone.
In this exclusive 45-minute live session, school leadership will break down the mechanics, academics, and daily experience of Crimson Global Academy. We will address the questions every parent asks:
- How does learning actually happen? See how small, live, interactive classes keep students deeply engaged, not passively watching screens.
- Is the academics as rigorous? Discover how our tailored pathways, A-Levels and US Diploma courses prepare students for the world’s top universities both locally and overseas
- What about socialisation and support? Learn how our pastoral care, student clubs, and global peer network foster real friendships and personal growth.
- How does it fit family life? Understand how flexible scheduling empowers student-athletes, performers, and ambitious learners to thrive without sacrifice.
Whether you are looking for a full-time schooling alternative or targeted course acceleration, this session offers clear, honest answers directly from the educators who lead our school.
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Reserve Your Spot
Learn how online schooling works at a private high school that was built for online.
Meet Your Speakers:
Mark Phillips
Principal of Crimson Global Academy.
With over 35 years of leadership experience in New Zealand secondary education, Mark Phillips is widely regarded as one of the top secondary school principals in NZ.
Holding a Master’s in Secondary School Leadership from Victoria University of Wellington and a background in Mathematics, Physics, and executive data analytics, Mark combines academic precision with genuine pastoral care. At CGA, he leads the vision and framework that help ambitious students stretch their goals and secure places at top universities worldwide.
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Di Austin
Deputy Principal, Crimson Global Academy
Bringing over 30 years of global teaching experience across South Africa and New Zealand, Di has recently stepped into the role of Deputy Principal after a decade specialising in online education. A former Head of Department, Dean, and national exam check-marker, she has guided students from Whangārei to Dunedin through the complexities of Psychology while championing academic excellence and student wellbeing. Based in Marlborough, she balances school leadership with a passion for the outdoors.
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