Key facts
- School number1641
- School typeComposite · Years 1–15
- AuthorityPrivate : Fully Registered
- GenderCo-Educational
- BoardingNo
- Language of instructionEnglish medium / other settings
- Established24 January 2001
About Amana Christian School
Amana Christian School is an interdenominational independent Christian school located in Mosgiel, on the Taieri plains. It was established in 2001 to provide Christ-centred schooling for children and teenagers in the Taieri and wider district community.
The school operates as a composite school, offering continuous education from Year 1 through to Year 13, covering both primary and secondary levels on a single site. As a private school rather than a state-integrated school, it operates without a cap on student numbers and retains greater control over its curriculum, which it describes as God-centred.
The school is governed independently and supported by the Taieri Christian Education Charitable Trust. Its stated educational aim is to develop each child's abilities within a Christian family environment, with the goal that students leave with a grounded faith and the skills to meet adult life.
Amana uses approved Interact and A.C.E. curricula and maintains small class sizes. It is a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.
Student ethnicity
The Ministry publishes this as a raw table — here it's visualised directly against Amana Christian School's own roll, so the shape of it is clear at a glance.
- European — 33 students (54.1%)
- Asian — 5 students (8.2%)
- Pacific — 10 students (16.4%)
- Māori — 5 students (8.2%)
- MELAA — 10 students (16.4%)
- Other — 1 students (1.6%)
- International — 3 students (4.9%)
Percentages may sum to more than 100% because students can identify with more than one ethnic group.
Location
- Street address14 Gordon Road
- CityMosgiel
- Local authorityDunedin City
Official contact details
- ContactJana Magens
- Phone03-4892113
- Emailamanachristianschool@gmail.com
- Websitewww.amana.school.nz
Nearby schools
Schools physically closest to Amana Christian School, regardless of year level.
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Alfredton School Full Primary · Years 1–8 · 729.9 km
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ACG Parnell College Composite · Years 1–15 · 1068.4 km
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Enrolment
Amana Christian School uses the ENROL system for enrolments. Families transferring from another school complete Amana's enrolment documentation, after which the previous school is notified directly and relevant records are transferred.
International student enrolments follow a different process; the school asks families to make direct contact in the first instance.
The school's 2026 enrolment form is available in DOCX or PDF format and is submitted by email to amanachristianschool@gmail.com.
Because Amana operates as a distance learning school, prospective families are expected to have the following in place before enrolment:
- A dedicated workspace for the child, generally free from distraction
- A reliable postal address for receiving physical work
- A reasonably current computer or tablet capable of running video conferencing software such as Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams
- A reliable internet connection
- A phone or other alternate means of contact
No enrolment zone boundaries or priority criteria are stated.
School Fees
Amana Christian School charges tuition fees on an annual basis. For the 2026 school year, fees are set at $4,000 per year for a single child, with reduced per-child rates for larger families. All fees include a building levy of $115. The maximum any family pays per year is $9,000, which includes A.C.E. curriculum costs.
The following onsite fee schedule applies for 2026:
| Number of Children | Fee Per Term | Fee Per Year | Cost Per Child Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Child | $1,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| 2 Children | $1,550 | $6,200 | $3,100 |
| 3 Children | $2,000 | $8,000 | $2,667 |
| 4 Children | $2,250 | $9,000 | $2,250 |
A.C.E. curriculum costs are charged separately for older year groups: $200 per year for Years 7 and 8, and $500 per year for Years 9 to 13. Fees may be paid weekly, monthly, by term, or annually by arrangement with the school.
Distance Learning Fees
Distance learning fees follow the same schedule as onsite fees. Students in School Years 1 and 2 receive a 25% discount. A.C.E. curriculum costs for distance learning students are additional, typically ranging from $200 to $600 depending on subjects taken and postage. Enrichment costs (art, music, sport, craft, and projects) and computer, internet, and communications costs are the responsibility of families.
Distance Learning International Fees
International distance learning students are charged the following for the 2026 school year:
- School fees: $4,000
- MoE funding offset: $1,200
- International Student Levy: $200
- ACE Books and Postage (estimate): $750
- Admin Fee: $200
- Total: $6,010 per year
Curriculum
Amana Christian School uses the Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.) curriculum, a workbook-based programme described as individualised and non-graded. The A.C.E. curriculum is accepted for university entrance in over 147 countries, including New Zealand. Instruction is delivered through a Christian worldview; students are not required to be Christian to enrol, but all education is presented from that perspective. Prayer is part of school life, though student participation is voluntary.
The curriculum is structured around workbooks called PACEs (Packets of Accelerated Christian Education), with 12 PACEs per subject per year level. Students progress at their own pace rather than by fixed year group. The programme covers primary through to high school level.
The core A.C.E. subjects are:
- Mathematics
- English
- Science
- Social Studies
- Christian Studies
- Word Building (spelling and word usage)
- Literature & Creative Writing
- Typing (to a standard of 35wpm at 98% accuracy)
Elective subjects include Music, Basic & Advanced Art, Nutritional Science, Health, General Business, and Auto Mechanics, among others.
Sports and Co-curricular Activities
Amana Christian School participates in the following named sports and activities:
- Basketball (Miniball) — played primarily in winter; students can also join St Mary's School Miniball teams (Years 1–8)
- Touch Rugby — played primarily in summer; students can also join St Mary's School Touch Rugby teams (Years 1–8)
- Swimming lessons — run in Terms 1 and 4
- Cross Country — training and participation in the Taieri area Cross Country day
- Athletics — training and participation in the Taieri area Athletics day
Through Taieri College, students in Years 7–13 can join netball, basketball, rugby, hockey, and football teams.
International Students
Amana Christian School in Mosgiel, near Dunedin, accepts international students and is a registered signatory for the International Student Code of Practice.
Tuition fees
| Year levels | Tuition fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Years 1–8 | $7,300 |
| Years 9–13 | $8,150 |
Tuition fees cover tuition, government taxes, and levies. A registration fee of $300 applies per student in the first year only.
Curriculum fees
Students using the A.C.E. curriculum pay an additional annual curriculum fee: $500 for Years 7–8 and $700 for Years 9–13.
Additional costs
Further costs vary by individual programme and are not included in the tuition fee. These may include:
- Insurance (estimated at $585 per year — students are advised to arrange their own cover)
- Basic stationery
- Scientific calculator
- School trips
- Out-of-school tuition such as music lessons or specialist courses
Further details are available on the Amana Christian School international students page.
Frequently asked
These aren't generic answers — each one is built directly from Amana Christian School's own official Ministry of Education data already shown on this page, so what you read here always matches the figures above.
Sources & methodology
Every fact on this page traces back to one of the rows below — official Ministry of Education data, or Amana Christian School's own published information, reviewed before publication. Nothing here is inferred or estimated beyond what its source actually states.
| Data | Source | Data period | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| School characteristics | Ministry of Education | — | 14 September 2026 |
| Student roll | Ministry of Education / Education Counts | August 2026 | 14 September 2026 |
| Equity Index | Education Counts | — | 14 September 2026 |
| Address & coordinates | Ministry of Education | — | 14 September 2026 |
| Contact details | NZ Schools Directory | Current | 14 September 2026 |
| School information (AI-curated, human-reviewed) | Amana Christian School's official website | Current | 14 September 2026 |