Educational Institutions
Ilam School
Ilam Primary School is a unique multi-cultural,educational facility,situated next to Canterbury University. It provides innovative educational opportunities for approximately 470 year one to six students.
Christchurch - Canterbury
Christchurch is the main centre of the Canterbury region, an elegant old city close to the Southern Alps.
The school prides itself on its inclusive, caring and safe environment with a strong emphasis on individual student needs. The school has an open door policy that encourages the parents to come into the school at any time.
Highly experienced English teachers provide English language support for all International students plus the school has bi-lingual assistants who speak Korean, Mandarin, Japanese and Samoan.
All classes follow the New Zealand curriculum with regular assessment and reporting to parents being an integral part of the learning process. Inquiry learning develops students thinking skills and encourages the students to become self -regulated, life long learners.
Sporting and cultural activities are available including choir, orchestra, dance classes and numerous sports teams.
A well stocked library supports the student's learning as does the use of electronic notepads in the classrooms where the children can research topics via the internet. There is also a science and technology suite where classes in science, robotics and home technology are held.
Wide open playing fields, a fitness course, a large hall and a swimming pool ensures all students have plenty of physical exercise.
The school's motto 'Celebrating Achievement, Celebrating Diversity" sums up the character of the school.
