Botany Downs School

Summary

Botany Downs School is accepting applications for both long and short-term study.  Please email enquires to international@botanydowns.school.nz

Botany Downs School is a highly regarded primary school, with a focus upon high-quality education from Year 1 (5 years old) to Year 6 (11 years old).  We welcome international learners and are proud of the many cultures which attend this school.  We consider our children to be our greatest strength.  

All children are supported and encouraged to meet their full potential underpinned by our school vision “Our BEST Always” (Beliefs, Excellence, Skills and Thoughtfulness).

Our school culture is based upon our values of Courtesy and Manners, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Cooperation, Determination, and Tolerance.  

The New Zealand Curriculum specifies eight learning areas: English, the arts, health and physical education, learning languages, mathematics and statistics, science, social sciences, and technology.  We promote high standards and expectations while providing opportunities for our students to become independent future-focused learners within a safe and caring environment.   

We offer additional programmes from Specialist Teachers for: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Enrichment Programmes in STEAM, Swimming, Choir, Orchestra, and Kapa Haka.  Botany Downs also offers numerous opportunities in sports and clubs. 

We are fortunate to have large playing fields and a swimming pool onsite.  Botany Downs School is situated in a beautiful part of Auckland where there are many open green spaces with parks, playgrounds and beaches for families to enjoy.  

By working together as parents and teachers in a partnership, we will ensure that your child has the best opportunity to succeed with their learning and personal development. We look forward to a happy and positive association with you, your child and your family. 

We are proud of our school, of our educational standards, of our achievements, and of our happy, safe environment.