Highlights
- Emphasizes holistic child growth
- Innovative digital technology use
- Multi-cultural, inclusive environment
Overview
Takapuna Normal Intermediate School is a learner-centred environment, with an emphasis on fostering a community that is safe, collaborative and supportive.
We are very proud of the quality teaching and learning that we offer at our school with many opportunities for our learners to learn, achieve and succeed academically, socially, culturally and in sports.
At TNIS, our school vision is Action, Connection and Excellence (ACE) and we provide opportunities for our adolescent learners to experience personal growth and develop the skills and attributes they will need as communicators, creators and contributors.
Our committed and talented staff ensure that we offer a curriculum that is personalised, innovative and future-focused.
- from 11
- to 13 years old
Co-Education
from 18,000 to 19,000 NZD
Founded in 1970
30 different nationalities
700 students
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Academics
Takapuna Normal Intermediate School has been on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) journey since 2010, becoming a fully accredited IB PYP School in 2013. Over the past 10 years, TNIS has continued to develop what it means to create internationally-minded learners by offering authentic learning experiences and opportunities. The PYP links closely to our school motto; ‘Action, Connection, Excellence’. It encourages strong Connections between learners, teachers and the learning community, our learners take Action on issues that arise through their learning, and it is a curriculum that provides Excellent learning opportunities that are learner-driven.
Curriculum
Examinations
Language of instruction
Foreign languages taught
Accreditations
Normal school/ IB school
Tuition Fees for 2026
Learn more about Takapuna Normal Intermediate School tuition fees for 2026, including general fee details, day school tuition, and available scholarships.
Annual tuition fees
Annual tuition fees at Takapuna Normal Intermediate School range from NZD 18,000 to NZD 19,000, depending on the student's grade level and program.
Day school tuition
Full year
Scholarships
Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.
Extra curricular
TNIS offers special Technology classes with hands-on learning from experts in six different fields: Food, Science, Material Technology, STEAM, Performance Art and Visual Art.
And you’ll find a wide range of opportunities for sports, music and academic achievement.
We equiped with excellent learning facilities with extensive rugby and netball courts, a range of PE gear, specialist rooms, a renovated school hall and a library.
Facilities
A vast field where one can enjoy various sports such as rugby, football, and cricket; a clean and beautiful library stocked with numerous novels and reference materials; a well-equipped woodworking room featuring various state-of-the-art tools including a 3D printer and laser printer; and a kitchen renovated with a new oven and cooking utensils.
Things to know
Enrollment phase
1. Submit an application form along with those relevant documents. (Online application from school Website www.tnis.school.nz), or request a form by email. studynz@tnis.school.nz (International Student Director, Sophia Y)- Passport front page (Colour) Learner and accompanying parents- latest School report (En)- Vaccination record (En)/ if applicable- A hand-written letter from the student, introducing themselves, and explaining their reasons for wanting to study at the school.2. Interview through Zoom or WeChat3. Offer a place (in condition) & Issue an invoice4. Make a payment5. Receipt and Confirmed offer letter 6. Apply for a Student visa with No.5 Docs7. Submit a Valid student via & Insurance8. Orientation & Start the school
Minimum Enrollment Duration
This school requires a minimum enrollment of 3 months, ensuring students have adequate time to benefit from the curriculum and educational experience.
Student Community
Takapuna Normal Intermediate School welcomes a vibrant community of 700 students representing 30 different nationalities.
Health & safety
The students must stay with one of their parents, School approved Host family, or Designated Caregiver.If you have any health issues (Physically or Mentally) could affect to study abroad, please reveal this when you fill the enrolment contract form.
Uniform
Students are required to wear school uniforms.
Student-teacher ratio
1:12
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How much does it cost to attend Takapuna Normal Intermediate School?
Tuition fees for Takapuna Normal Intermediate School range from 18000 to 19000 NZD per year depending on the student’s grade and chosen program.
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- Address: Takapuna Normal Intermediate, 26 Northcote Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand
