Welcome to Adventist Education

Educating for Eternity

Join our mission-driven network dedicated to academic growth and spiritual care.

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A World-wide Learning Community

Committed to revealing and reflecting Jesus

The Adventist Education system, with more than 150 years of experience, operates a dynamic, modern learning community that reveals and reflects Jesus and supports Christian families and their values.

From its launch in Christchurch in 1901, this community now occupies more than 20 sites in New Zealand and the Pacific and has more than 2,100 students. Adventist Education is an established educational presence, and its graduates are prepared to face the future with confidence.

1901
Founded in Christchurch
20+
Sites across New Zealand and the Pacific
Our story

New Zealand Statistics

Sixteen schools across New Zealand, and part of a worldwide Adventist network of more than two million students.

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Our Aims

Every Adventist school works toward the same three aims, in this order.

Primary

Redemptive Restoration

To restore the image of God in each student and lead them into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, aligning heart and mind with His character.

Secondary

Intellectual

To foster critical thinking, wisdom, and academic excellence from a Biblical worldview.

Social-Emotional

To develop healthy relationships, moral integrity, and community responsibility.

Physical

To promote health, wellness, active temperance, and a balanced lifestyle.

Practical/Vocational

To cultivate practical life skills, a strong work ethic, and a sense of calling.

Ultimate

Eternity & Service

To prepare students for a life of selfless service to God and others in the here and now, and for the infinite joy of the hereafter.

Talk to the Education Office

The New Zealand Pacific Union Conference Education Office and the Proprietor's Board (NZSDASA) are here to help with enrolment, curriculum and governance questions.

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Map of New Zealand and the South Pacific islands

The New Zealand Pacific Union Conference serves schools in New Zealand, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia.