Leo o Fanau Moana Immersion 20 Hours ECE

Aoga Amata (AAPICA) Centre Avondale

Auckland, Avondale

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

45 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Aoga Amata (AAPICA) Centre Avondale

Aoga Amata (AAPICA) Centre Avondale is a leo o fanau moana immersion in Avondale, Auckland, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for parents wanting full immersion in a Pacific language and culture to strengthen identity and fluency. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Leo o Fanau Moana Immersion

Leo o Fanau Moana Immersion centres provide full immersion in Pacific languages and cultures, with teaching delivered primarily through a specific Pacific language to strengthen identity and fluency. They cater to families who want their children deeply connected to their Pacific heritage and growing up confidently bilingual or multilingual within a culturally authentic environment.

What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?

20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Aoga Amata (AAPICA) Centre Avondale, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Aoga Amata (AAPICA) Centre Avondale currently has a roll of 45 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

Pacific tamariki are the largest group (53% of the roll), alongside european, māori, asian, other children.

Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.

Parent Reviews

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Laura Autagavaia

August 2023

“My girls love Aoga! They are both always happy at drop off and pick up. Staff are all extremely friendly and kind. A great place to send your babies.”