Registered Private School  |  Kerikeri, Northland

Elite Private Schooling & High-Performance Movement

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One Griffin Standard

Two Unique Pathways. One Griffin Standard.

Griffins gives families access to two high-quality offerings under one trusted brand: a registered private school for students who need a more personal and powerful education model, and a high-performance movement programme for children, teens and adults.

Registered Private School

Griffin Academy

Griffin Academy is a private school for families who want more than conventional education. We combine individual learning, small student-to-teacher ratios, British and American curriculum pathways, high-performance gymnastics, trampolining and movement, ballet, dance, outdoor education, leadership and real-world career skills.

  • Registered private school
  • British Curriculum / Cambridge-aligned junior learning
  • IGCSE and A Level senior pathways
  • American Curriculum pathway with GED and SAT preparation
  • Small student-to-teacher ratios & individual learning
  • High-performance gymnastics, trampolining, movement, ballet and dance
  • Outdoor education, leadership and career education
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High-Performance Movement

Griffin Sport

Griffin Sport develops strength, confidence, skill and physical intelligence through a movement system built on gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling, calisthenics, parkour, tricking, functional fitness, Olympic lifting foundations and primal movement.

  • Preschool movement (Griffin Cubs)
  • Kids gymnastics, trampoline, tumbling and parkour
  • Teen and adult movement training
  • Calisthenics & functional fitness
  • Olympic lifting foundations
  • Competitive girls artistic gymnastics
  • Coached by high-level movement specialists
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Academy News

What’s New at Griffin Academy

Griffin Academy is entering a major new stage of growth, with official private school registration, a full-week programme, new outdoor education and leadership pathways, an upcoming online academy and future international student intake.

Milestone

Now a Registered Private School

Griffin Academy has recently received its official private school registration from the Ministry of Education, establishing it as one of only three fully private school options in the Northland.

New Model

New Full-Week Model

Griffin Academy will soon offer a full-week program, operating:

Monday to Friday
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Beyond the Classroom

Outdoor Education, Leadership & Career Education

A new programme designed to build courage, resilience, practical skills, responsibility and real-world readiness — from scuba diving and hiking to barista training, financial education, conservation, entrepreneurship and AI literacy.

Launching Sept 2026

Griffin Online Academy

Our upcoming online learning platform, designed to give students anywhere in the world access to personalised Griffin Academy learning.

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2027 Intake

Preparing for International Students

Griffin Academy is preparing to welcome international students from 2027, with academic pathways, English transition support, pastoral care, outdoor adventure and family-style support.

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Coming Soon

School & Sports Clothing

Griffin Academy school and sports clothing is being introduced as part of the next stage of the school’s development.

For Ambitious Families

For Parents Who Want More for Their Child

Children are capable of far more than the conventional school day allows. At Griffin Academy, we believe education should be efficient, personal and practical. Students should not spend years sitting passively while their confidence, physical development and real-world skills are neglected. Griffin Academy is designed to develop the whole child: mind, body, character, confidence and capability.

Efficient Schooling

We focus on purposeful learning that helps students make real progress without wasting time.

Individual Pathways

Students receive learning plans aligned with their level, strengths, goals and future direction.

Small Ratios

Smaller groups allow students to be known, supported and challenged.

Movement Every Day

A strong mind needs a strong body. Movement is built into the Griffin model.

Real-World Skills

Students are exposed to career education, financial education, AI literacy, entrepreneurship and practical life skills.

Confidence & Leadership

Through movement, outdoor education, performance and responsibility, students grow in confidence, resourcefulness and positive self-belief.

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Give Your Child a Different Kind of Advantage

Whether you are looking for elite private schooling, high-performance movement training, an online learning pathway, or future international enrolment, Griffins offers a unique environment designed to help young people thrive.

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