There are reductions for longer enrolment periods and subsidies are available to assist needy students. Please contact the school for current rates. The Christchurch School for Young Writers is a legally incorporated society managed by a committee which is elected annually by members. Currently this is Dr Glyn Strange, a founder of the school in 1993. Membership of the society is open to parents of all enrolled students and to anyone else who is sympathetic to the aims of the school and wishes to help continue the success of this unique educational initiative.
Students range from standard one to senior high school.
They are tutored in small groups by trained teachers assisted by regular visits from local authors. Tutors are all qualified and experienced teachers with special skills in the teaching of written language. Programmes are responsive to students' needs. Students make new friends who share their interest in writing. Students learn how to start a piece of writing, shape it, polish it and share it with others.