Frequently asked questions

What is Cohort Entry? Our school follows a Cohort Entry Policy, meaning children start school on set dates, 2 intakes per term. Further information can be found here

When can I enrol my child? Your child can start school or kura in New Zealand between age 5 and 6. All children must be enrolled at school by their sixth birthday. When your child has started at school or kura, they must go to school every day. This is a change from the earlier rule, where regular attendance was required only from age 6. Pre-enrolment can be completed any time in the year prior to your child starting school. Passing on this information assists us with our planning. Information on the school zone and enrolment can be found here. Contact admin@mteden.school.nz for enquiries.

Can my child visit the school? We offer 2 pre-enrolment visits with the children's new teacher wherever possible, usually for the first hour and a half of the day. On the first visit, parents may stay with their child for some, most or all of the duration. On the second visit, parents are invited to settle their child into class and attend an information session, usually run by members of the school's Senior Leadership Team.