Charter schools | kura hourua

Charter schools | kura hourua give a new schooling choice to families, and more flexibility for educators to lift children’s achievement.
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Converting to a charter school: information webinar April 8, 3.30pm

Find out more about how existing state and state-integrated schools can convert to a charter school.
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Opening a new charter school

Everything you need to know if you want to apply to open a new charter school
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Converting to a charter school

Everything you need to know if you want to convert to a charter school
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Milestone reminders

To open a converted school in 2026, the expression of interest pack must be completed by 5pm, Friday 11 April 2025.

Lodged an EOI to open a new charter school? We’ll be in touch shortly to see if you need help completing the application forms.