Crimson Global Academy

New Zealand's Online Private School

Trusted by over 750 Kiwi families and ranked among the Top 5 Online High Schools by Niche.com.

New Zealand 2026 Students

Icehouse Ventures and Crimson Global Academy are offering:

New Zealand’s Fellowship for Ambitious Young Founders

The Fellowship: a first-of-its-kind programme to help the next generation of founders start and grow a globally successful startup – all while at high school.

Five Year 12 students will receive fully funded scholarships, which include a world-class education pathway through Crimson Global Academy (valued at $30k per student), and a year-long programme with Icehouse Ventures that includes mentorship, engagement with investors, attendance at events, and support from other founders. Each student will also receive $10,000 of equity-free funding to put towards launching and growing a startup.

No business plan or polished pitch is needed – just the ambition and conviction to see a problem the world hasn’t solved yet, and the drive to fix it.

Applications close 5pm, 21st June 2026.

The Fellowship

As Seen in Golfer Pacific NZ & Wanaka Sun

The Online School Designed for Student-Athletes

As featured in the Golfer Pacific NZ, 15-year-old Oscar and Raphael are redefining student success. By switching to a flexible online school model, the Wanaka-based golfers have unlocked the ability to spend more time on the course without compromising their studies.

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“But What About the Social Side?”

It’s the question almost every family asks when they first hear about Crimson Global Academy. And it makes complete sense. School isn’t just about academics. Read how CGA works socially — for every type of student

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1-on-1 with your own Registered Teacher

As seen in The Press, The Post, and other outlets.

Is the 9–3 School Day Holding Our Children Back?

COVID-19 changed how we work, proving that flexibility improves productivity and wellbeing. Yet, while the workforce modernized, schooling reverted to a rigid 20th-century model. Our Principal, Mark Phillips, discusses why the traditional 9–3 schedule is failing today’s students and how we can bridge that gap.

Principal Mark Phillips talks about how Covid changed how we work, but not how we do schooling.

As seen in The Media

Partnerships with Local Schools to Support Teacher Shortage

Mangawhai Hills College is leading the way in innovative science education, becoming the first school in New Zealand to adopt a new online specialist teaching model designed to overcome regional staffing challenges.

The initiative is a partnership with Crimson Global Academy (CGA), which has developed the programme in response to the ongoing difficulty many regional schools face in recruiting and retaining specialist subject teachers, particularly in science.

Principal Mark Phillips talks about how we support local schooling

As Seen in The Post

CGA Introduces a 4-Day School Week

Crimson Global Academy is redefining education with a 4-day academic week. Fridays are now dedicated to enrichment activities, leadership, and personal growth —empowering students to balance academic excellence with real-world experiences. This flexible model supports ambitious learners, including athletes and creatives, without compromising teaching hours.

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Online Education That Fits Your Lifestyle

With CGA, you can achieve academic excellence while pursuing your passions and maintaining a consistent educational experience, no matter where life takes you.

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Academically Ambitious

For students who are driven and focused on achieving academic excellence or aiming for the world's best universities, our ability-based enrolment and personalised pathways lets our students take control of their learning regardless of age.

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Athletes & Performers

Aspiring young and professional athletes and performers with demanding schedules require flexibility. CGA allows students to simultaneously focus on their education while pursing their passions.

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Travelling Students

Families who move frequently, whether for work, lifestyle or personal reasons, will find CGA’s fully online and internationally recognised curriculum the solution to consistency in their child’s education.

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Next Gen Learners

Every week, we meet families who never thought they would be enrolling their child in an online school but quickly discover it’s exactly the right fit - this is the next generation of learners.

Supporting Students From Primary to High School

Welcome to Your Academic Roadmap at Crimson Global Academy! Whether you are just beginning your educational journey or preparing for university, our programs are designed to guide and support you every step of the way.

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CGA Primary

CGA Primary (Ages 6–12) partners with families to build a personalised education that excites their child, while giving parents a window into their education. Distraction-free space means students grasp concepts in weeks, not terms, for accelerated learning at their own pace.

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CGA Intermediate School

CGA Intermediate (Ages 10-13) encompasses CGA Lower Secondary School. Students can choose between 1:1 or group classes, available in part-time or full-time, where they begin to further explore academic subjects and new areas of interest.

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CGA High School

CGA High School (Ages 13-18) is accredited to offer internationally recognised curricula from International GCSEs, A Levels to Advanced Placement courses and the US High School Diploma.

Next Steps

Unlock your child's extraordinary future: speak to an advisor today. Not quite ready? Explore our online school by joining a trial class, or watching our virtual school tour.

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Speak to An Advisor

Have questions? Our academic advisors are here to help. Discuss your child's unique needs and aspirations, explore enrolment options, and get your questions answered. Take the first step towards transforming your child's education.

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Join a Trial Class

Curious about how our online classes work? Experience our dynamic online environment first-hand. Led by one of our world-class teachers, the live trial class gives you the opportunity to see how students thrive in our online classrooms.

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Watch The Tour

Join CGA students Paige and Max on a behind-the-scenes tour of a typical school day. Watch how they seamlessly navigate their flexible timetables, participate in classes and assemblies, and connect with their peers: through our innovative online platform.

2027 Enrolments now open

750+

KIWI FAMILIES
Have trusted CGA for their child's education

2500+

STUDENTS
A class of diverse, international students and a community of like-minded peers.

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COUNTRIES
A 24/7 global timetable to suit multiple timezones.

250+

TEACHERS
Top-tier teachers from New Zealand and abroad selected for engagement, inspiration and results.

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