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Crimson Global Academy (CGA) is NZ’s first fully registered online high school designed to help ambitious students accelerate.
Teachers play a critical role in empowering student success. That’s why at Crimson Global Academy our Academic Faculty have been selected for their ability to engage and drive interaction; to teach, but also to inspire; and for their proven track record of outstanding student results.
Our registered teachers bring rich subject expertise and have an average of 20+ years of experience teaching at top private schools across the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Our Academic staff have:
Their dedication, depth and passion for teaching inspires and builds confidence in students to achieve their potential, and potentially even reimagine it!
CGA is an online-first high school. Our lessons take place in virtual classrooms, and our student community is connected by communication platforms like Slack and Zoom, all driven by a world-leading Learning Management System (LMS).
In addition to this, CGA enables a blended approach to learning, supported by over 30 Crimson Learning Hubs in our offices worldwide.
All external exams are carried out in secure, physical examinations centres, pre-vetted and registered with international awarding agencies.
CGA has selected Pearson Edexcel as our primary curriculum partner. Pearson Edexcel is the UK’s leading provider of Secondary school curriculum, including:
These qualifications are recognised throughout the world for their academic rigour, flexibility and breadth of learning. At CGA, students will have access to the wide-range of subjects and resources offered by Edexcel.
At CGA, we believe in a learning approach based on competency and maturity, not age.
This means students are free to unlock their full potential in studying advanced coursework. In fact, over 45% of current CGA students are studying at an accelerated level
English Entry Requirements and Procedures
Currently, the School approves the following English tests.
Should the prospective student prefer to use any other test than IELTS or TOEFL iBT, the student must make an enquiry to the School before submitting the application for enrolment.
IELTS minimum Requirements | TOEFL iBT minimum requirements | |
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Entry to International GCSE | Academic with an average score of 5.5 | Total minimum score of 50 |
Entry to International AS & A Level | Academic with an average score of 6.0 | Total minimum score of 65 |
Initial assessment to understand your goals and evaluate your needs ~ Answer any questions you may have related to Crimson Global Academy ~ Please bring your most recent school report or transcript if possible ~ You may be requested to complete online diagnostic testing so we can accurately assess your current subject knowledge prior to recommending an Academic Roadmap
Our testing covers Reading ~ Comprehension, Mathematics and Critical Thinking Skills Applied in Science ~ Allows us to make an informed assessment of which academic programme and class stream is best suited to your ability ~ Our assessments are self-facilitated and fully online. They take roughly 2 full hours to complete ~ This is an entry placement assessment, not an admissions test
At this point you will have confirmed an Enrolment Plan, Academic Roadmap and received verbal confirmation of admission by our Executive Principal, Mr (John) Morris, and Head of Admissions, Mr (Kevin) Park ~ All necessary enrolment forms will be sent to you digitally. Please complete these promptly and submit them for our final review.
You will receive a formal admissions decision shortly after we have reviewed your enrolment forms. ~ With the exception of rare VISA issue cases you will have already received verbal confirmation of admission and this will simply be a written formality necessary for you to be recognised as a CGA student in your future college admissions applications and by the Ministry of Education.
You will receive a "Welcome" Pack and be setup with access to all our digital learning platforms so you may familiarise yourself with your new social and learning environment in advance of classes starting ~ You will be paired with a "student buddy" to support you with any questions you may have and help you make friends within the CGA community as you transition into the school
Congratulations! You're officially a part of the Crimson Class of 2020! ~ If you are a pre-enrolled student you will begin classes alongside current CGA students on one of our official term start dates (early September or February) ~ If you have joined CGA during a late enrollment period you will likely start classes the week following your admission. Specifics will be communicated directly.
What equipment is required?
Crimson Global Academy depends heavily on technological tools to deliver lessons. It is essential that you have appropriate hardware and software.
For a list of technical requirements, please review our Technology Requirements page here.
What are the full study costs?
Our pay-per-subject fee structure covers all costs of our year long academic courses. Enrolment, equipment, exam and extracurricular costs may be additional.
For more information on CGA study costs, please refer to the fees page.
Does CGA have a Student Policy?
Yes! Our Student Policy highlights what is expected of students and highlights resources for both local and international students. Our Student Policy can be found here.
How are disputes by International Students dealt with?
It is normal for students and parents /legal guardians to experience a range of problems and difficulties when studying in an online environment. Issues will be dealt with in accordance with the School’s policy and grievance procedures. In handling student complaints and concerns, the School adheres to the New Zealand Code of Practice.
For more information, please refer to our International Student Contract Dispute Resolution policy here.