Enrolments are now open for 2027
Pioneering online schooling

Tuition-fee-free education for high schoolers across all of Aotearoa.

Live classes five days a week, taught by New Zealand registered teachers, from Kaitaia to Invercargill. Hover the map to see where our students are.

City
Each dot is a town or city with a student enrolled.
600
Students
15+
Regions
30+
Teachers
Years 9–13
Student year levels · 2026
In the media

Aotearoa is talking about Infinite Academy

Our school was recently featured on Seven Sharp, airing on TVNZ 1 on Monday, 2 February.

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Video credit: Seven Sharp, TVNZ

Features of our school

01
Accessible anywhere in New Zealand.
Join your peers from anywhere across New Zealand with a stable internet connection, a laptop, and a great attitude to learning.
02
Designed for a quality online experience.
Subject specialist teachers lead learning in virtual classrooms five days a week with a mixture of live small group classes, engaging lectures, and tutorials.
03
Authentic parent partnership for progress tracking.
Students and parents can track assignments, academic progress and achievement, attendance, and attitude to learning via our custom-built portal.
04
Learn from NZ-registered, expert teachers.
An expert teaching team shaping a forward-thinking vision for New Zealand education. Our teachers are dedicated to a new approach to learning.
Your journey, your way

Education without limits, for every learner

Aotearoa Infinite Academy's online learning model is set out to address the challenges many families face with traditional schooling through:

A combination of internationally-aligned, future-focused pathways, offering students greater choice and access to more aspirational academic pathways
Live teaching, pastoral care focus, and flexible online tools that support learners with personalised care
A deliberate virtual model that connects students and teachers across New Zealand
The Remarkables above Lake Wakatipu, Otago
Student growing sugar crystals at home with his class live on the laptop beside him
Student competing in rhythmic gymnastics
Student performing ballet on stage in Beauty and the Beast
Student show jumping

What makes Aotearoa Infinite Academy different?

Live online lesson

Future-focused and engaging learning.

Students join high-expectation New Zealand Registered teachers in live classes, homerooms, and assemblies from Year 9 and learn internationally-aligned curriculum with their peers. In their final years of high school they will master qualifications in NCEA Levels 2 and 3.

A colour-coded class timetable on screen beside a live online lesson

A future-ready, personalised timetable. Learning that fits your needs.

Balance school with life. With well-considered timetables that offer days with a mixture of live and independent study to support a range of pathways. Our virtual classrooms will save you time to pursue academics, arts, sports, or work.

A student in a live online class with their teacher and classmates on screen

High-quality pastoral network building a connected community.

Students benefit from highly-skilled deans, homeroom teachers, counselors, and SENCos. Creating opportunities to foster authentic, long-lasting friendships within and outside your region.

Now enrolling for Term 1, 2027

A school of opportunity. Open for Years 9 to 13. A flexible, supportive learning community where your postcode never limits your future. Come and see what school can be.

Enrolment process

Four steps, from registration to a confirmed place.

Step 1
Infinite Academy guardian registration
Sign in to Infinite Academy Enrolment and reserve your place.
Step 2
Enrolment form submission
Complete and submit the enrolment form.
Step 3
Confirmation of offer
Your enrolment is reviewed, and you will be asked to accept or decline the offer.
Step 4
Confirmation of place
Once accepted, your place is officially secured.

Meet our school leaders

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Penelope Barton
Penelope Barton
Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Crimson Academies, overseeing Crimson Global Academy, Mt Hobson Academy, Crimson AGE School, and Aotearoa Infinite Academy.

Saira Boyle
Saira Boyle
Founding Principal

Brings over 25 years of educational leadership experience across secondary and primary settings, including pioneering roles at brand-new schools.

Sian Durbin
Sian Durbin
Deputy Principal and Principal's Nominee

A unique blend of leadership and experience from her background in both science education and the international chemical industry.

Sian Durbin
Sophie Bradley
Deputy Principal, Curriculum

Over 16 years of teaching and leadership in New Zealand, the UK and Thailand. Leads curriculum innovation and assessment across Years 9–11, and sits on the Senior Leadership Team.

“This is a bold step forward in our mission to de-couple postcode from student outcomes and ensure every learner has the opportunity to thrive.”

Penelope Barton · CEO

“Every child deserves access to exceptional learning opportunities, regardless of their circumstances.”

Saira Boyle · Principal

“A place to belong, grow self-belief and remain connected to one's community, both locally and nationwide, while receiving a world-class education.”

Sian Durbin • Deputy Principal
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