Enrolment Information
Starting school is an exciting time for children and their families. We strive to make the transition to Ilam School as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
We have strong relationships with local preschools and plenty of experience helping families from other parts of the country and overseas settle into our neighbourhood. We’d love your child to be part of our kura (school).
Here’s how to enrol your child:
Step 1
Read our School Prospectus. It is full of up-to-date information about our school.
Step 2
Complete the online Enrolment Form. We also need copies of supporting documents (like birth certificates, passports, proof of address and immunisation certificates etc) before we can confirm the enrolment — these can be emailed or delivered to the school office.
Step 3
If you have questions with Steps 1 or 2, simply email sueellen.smith@ilam.school.nz or phone the school office — we are happy to help.
Step 4
Once we’ve received your Enrolment Form and supporting documents, we will contact you.
Do I live in zone?
Do you live in the Ilam School enrolment zone? Check out the Zone Map.
Cohort Entry for 5-year-olds
Ilam School operates cohort (group) entry for new entrants. Rather than starting on their fifth birthday, children start school in small groups at the next available intake.
The 2024 entry dates are:
Term 1
5 February
11 March
Term 2
29 April
4 June
Term 3
22 July
26 August
Term 4
14 October
18 November
When should my child start school?
If you are unsure when to start your child in school, please ask us.
Ilam OSCAR
Do you need help with childcare either before or after school, or during the school holidays?
Ilam OSCAR may be able to help — Ilam School hosts this on-site programme to assist families with childcare.
More information can be found here.