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Mount Albert Grammar School
Mount Albert Grammar School: an aspirational, resilient learning community that affirms personal excellence.
Mount Albert Grammar School, commonly known as MAGS, is a co-educational state secondary school in Mount Albert in Auckland, New Zealand. It teaches students in year levels 9 to 13. As of August 2021, Mount Albert Grammar School is the second largest school in New Zealand, behind Rangitoto College.
Mount Albert Grammar School prides itself on its academic tradition. The 2012 Ranking of 5th place in the New Zealand Government NZQA Scholarships reflects the school's excellence in academic achievement. A large range of academic subjects is offered, including Horticulture and Agriculture, making use of the school’s unique farm. The School emphasizes academic achievement within a caring and supportive environment and provides its longer-term students with an excellent foundation for university education in New Zealand and overseas. Over 90% of international graduates from Year 13 enter a University.
Program
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International English Language Programme:
Students at any level applying to enter the School's International English Language Programme may be accepted at any time of the School year. Students will be promoted to mainstream classes when their English meets the minimum level (Years 9, 10 must be at least pre-intermediate level and Years 11, 12, 13 must be at least intermediate level).
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Mainstream Classes:
Students in Years 9 & 10 may be accepted at the beginning of Term 1, 2 or 3. Students in Years 11, 12, 13 should be in the school at the beginning of Term 1, but may be accepted at the beginning of Terms 2 or 3., but those starting later than February may find it difficult to get the subjects they want to study and will find it more difficult to gain enough credits to gain promotion to the next level the following year. Contact the International Office with any queries about start dates. All students need to pass tests of English language ability on arrival and if these are not passed then they will be placed in the International English Programme (intensive English course) in the school.
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NCEA is New Zealand's National Certificate of Educational Achievement:
NCEA is a flexible and internationally well-recognised qualification, consisting of both internal assessments and external assessments to cater for different learning styles. Students sitting NCEA are assessed throughout the year with assignments, practical assessments, presentations, examinations, and project work.
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Sport & Extracurricular Activities:
The school is ranked as New Zealand's number 1 sporting school, regularly winning New Zealand championships in a wide range of sports. There are also 6 sports academies, which offer high-level coaching in Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Netball and Rugby. Students may take part in music tuition, dramatic and musical productions and join music groups.
