Advance Your Career
We offer senior high school students the opportunity to re-engage with education and complete school while getting a head-start into employment.
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Alternative School Programs for Senior High School Students in New Zealand
The BUSY School Difference
We focus on taking the time to provide individual support for students who would otherwise struggle in the mainstream education system. Designed to provide more suitable study options for senior high school students, our alternative high school continues to help students thrive in a more proactive environment. We offer:
- Ongoing career support through alternative school programs
- Supportive and understanding teachers and staff
- Assisted vocational or tertiary education pathways
- Work readiness skills and preparation
- Industry introduction, visits and work experience
- Individualised timetables to suit each student
- Smaller class sizes and teaching environment
- No fees and we supply uniform items and textbooks
The BUSY School offers an alternative education for senior high school students in Years 11, 12 and 13, who have disengaged or are at risk of disengaging with traditional schooling. The reasons for disengaging are numerous and varied, including mental health struggles, bullying and other issues that are impacting the student’s ability to keep up with school curriculum.
EDUCATION THAT LEADS TO REAL CAREERS
At The BUSY School we provide opportunities for our students through:
A connected network of employment and training.
Vocational Training, Work Experience and Apprenticeship Support.
Local connections.
Local industry employers, Iwi, Trade Academies, Service Academies, Industry Training Organisations and Tertiary Education Providers.
Vocation and Tertiary Pathways.
Vocational Education and Training, & Tertiary education.
2026 Term Dates
2026 School Term Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The BUSY School?
The BUSY School is an alternative education provider in New Zealand offering personalised learning programmes for senior high school students working towards NCEA qualifications and future career pathways.
Who can enrol at The BUSY School?
The BUSY School supports senior high school students who may benefit from a smaller, more supportive learning environment than mainstream education.
Are there any fees or costs to attend The BUSY School?
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Our Latest News
Welfare that Works – Community Job Coaching
Global not for profit leader in employment, education and training, The BUSY Group, has launched our newest initiative in New Zealand, Welfare that Works – Community Job Coaching. Available in Auckland, this 26-week program helps young jobseekers build confidence, learn new skills and take meaningful steps into employment. The program supports jobseekers aged 18 to 24 who have been receiving Jobseeker Support for three to
Introducing Moana Va’aelua – Foundation Principal, Auckland Campus
In 2025, The BUSY School is excited to open its first New Zealand campus, located in Auckland. Now welcoming enrolment enquiries and booking campus tours for parents, prospective students and educational stakeholders. Offering an alternative education model for high school students in years 11 and 12 who are struggling or
The BUSY School announces new campus in Auckland
The BUSY School, part of not-for-profit organisation The BUSY Group, is excited to announce the approval of a charter school in Auckland, set to open in early February 2025. The new campus will provide young people with an alternative to traditional schooling, re-engaging students who have struggled in mainstream settings.