For families
Information to consider if you are planning to bring your family with you when you come to Lincoln University to study.
If you are bringing children to New Zealand, we suggest you arrange childcare and schools as soon as possible because space is usually limited.
Pre-schools in Lincoln
Lincoln University Early Childhood Centre (LUECC)
Website: https://luecc.lincoln.ac.nz/
Email: luecc@lincoln.ac.nz
Childcare is available for children under 2 years of age and over 2 years of age. Please contact the Centre directly for more details about LUECC and the current fee schedule for the LUECC.
Please note | Due to limited spaces available, it is important to contact the LUECC with a completed “Enrolment enquiry form” as soon as you have received your “offer of place” from Lincoln University and prior to receiving your visas. This will enable you to know the availability of spaces and provides you with a better chance of securing a space at the LUECC for your child when you arrive at Lincoln.
Other Lincoln Village Childcare Centres:
Best Start Te Whariki
Southfield Drive, Lincoln 7608
Phone: (03) 926 5778
Website https://best-start.org/centres/beststart-te-whariki
Giggles and Scribbles Early Learning Centre
2 Barton Fields Drive, Lincoln 7608
Phone: (03) 325-3350
www.gigglesandscribbles.co.nz/
Lincoln Village Preschool & Nursery
8 Robert Street, Lincoln 7608
Phone: (03) 325-7356
Email: admin@lincolnvillagepreschool.co.nz
Whippersnappers Early Learning Centre
53 Edward Street, Lincoln, 7672
Phone: (03) 325-2677
Website: www.whippersnappers.co.nz/
Melodies Pre-school
27 West Belt, Lincoln 7608
Phone: (03) 325 2227
Website: www.melodiespreschool.co.nz/
Lincoln Playcentre
158 North Belt, Halswell, Lincoln 7608
Phone: (03) 325 6158 or 022 853 9034
Website: www.playcentre.org.nz/centre/lincoln/
Kidsfirst Kindergartens Lincoln Pre school
15 Boundary Road, Lincoln 7640
Website: www.kidsfirst.co.nz/christchurch/lincoln/
There are also a number of preschools in Rolleston.
Primary Schools in Lincoln
Lincoln Primary School
Zoned for children of students who are living in Lincoln University homes in The Crescent, but not Lincoln University homes in Ellesmere Junction Road.
The children of PhD students at Lincoln University are considered domestic funded time bound students. When enrolling a child at the school, the child will need a student visa, plus it will be necessary to provide the child’s birth certificate and the student parent’s proof of visa and PhD enrolment. Copies of the parent’s passport and the child’s passport will be needed. Also proof of address where living. See the Lincoln Primary School website here for more details on enrolling.
ESOL classes are available for students. They will receive an initial test to ascertain their English learning needs and will then be placed in a suitable class.
After school service
Lincoln Kelly Club
https://kellyclub.co.nz/lincoln
This is privately run and provides care before school and after school for Lincoln Primary students as needed.
Ararira Springs Primary School
Website: https://ararira.school.nz
Children of PhD students who are living in Lincoln University housing on Ellesmere Junction Road would be zoned to attend Ararira Springs Primary School in Lincoln.
Details on enrolment can be found on the school website:
Ararira Springs Primary School: Enrolment
It will be the same as for Lincoln Primary school.
After school service
The Kelly Club (same organisation as for Lincoln Primary School runs an afterschool programme for children at the Ararira Springs Primary School. The hours are the same as for Lincoln Primary School, however prices differ a little. Enter Arariria Springs into the form on their website to see what’s available: https://kellyclub.co.nz/kelly_events/
Lincoln High School
Website: www.lincoln.school.nz
The local high school is located in Lincoln village. See more about the school and how to enrol on the school website.
Enrolment
Lincoln High School: How to Enrol
Insurance
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.
Lincoln High School: Insurance
The International Director at Lincoln High School is Emily Howard. You are welcome to email Emily via international@lincoln.school.nz