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.

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.

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.

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.