Ilam School

Welcome to Ilam School, located on Ilam Road in Christchurch, New Zealand. As an establishment and a point of interest, we are proud to be a primary school that provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment for children from 60 different cultural and national backgrounds.

At Ilam School, we believe in creating a rich tapestry of experiences, beliefs, and traditions that reflect the everyday diversity of our students' world. Our dedicated team of educators is committed to providing the best education for your child, ensuring they develop strong skills in literacy and numeracy, as well as fostering curiosity, creativity, communication, teamwork, and respect.

Visitors often comment on the friendly and positive atmosphere at our school, where children are considerate and supportive of each other. We strive to create an environment where learners can strive for their personal best in academics, arts, sports, cultural appreciation, leadership, and more.

When your child completes their time at Ilam School, they will be a well-rounded young person, equipped with the values of hard work, exploring new ideas, and helping others. We invite you to arrange a visit and experience our special place, becoming part of the Ilam School whanau (family).

In addition to our commitment to equity and excellence for all learners, we highly value and respect the language, culture, and identity of our children, families, and whānau. We work inclusively and respectfully with diverse learners and cultures within our school.

Please note our school schedule, including Road Safety Patrols operating on Ilam Road from 8:30 am to 8:55 am, classes starting at 8:55 am, morning break from 10:30 am to 10:50 am, lunchtime from 12:50 pm to 1:45 pm, and school ending at 3:00 pm. We kindly request that students do not enter their classrooms before the 8:30 am bell sounds.

For the safety of our children, we cannot accept responsibility for any child at school before 8:30 am. Those arriving early may wait quietly in the Senior School area. At the end of the day, all children not participating in supervised programs or sports practices should be clear of the school grounds by 3:15 pm. Any children not collected by this time should report to the office.

Lastly, we strive to deliver a personalized, quality education experience for every child. If we meet your expectations, please share your positive experience with your friends. If we fall short, please let us know so we can improve.

Thank you for your patience as we update our website. We look forward to welcoming you to Ilam School, where every day is filled with fun, friendship, and learning. Kia ora, nǐhǎo, tālofa lava, konnichiwa, ahlan, welcome!