The Christchurch Campus is located in Papanui. It offers modern facilities, library access, and a supportive community for theology, counselling, education, and other students, fostering study, connection, and formation.
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Our Christchurch campus is located in Papanui, a well-established suburb in the north-west of Christchurch. With smaller class sizes and a close-knit learning community, students benefit from a highly relational and supportive study experience.
The Christchurch campus includes a well-resourced library, comfortable lounge and kitchen facilities, and outdoor spaces suited to social sports, barbecues, and community events. Teaching spaces are designed to encourage discussion, collaboration, and meaningful engagement with learning.
With around 150 students and staff, the Christchurch campus offers excellent opportunities to build genuine friendships while pursuing academic and personal growth.
Students and staff come from a wide range of church denominations, cultures, and backgrounds, contributing to a vibrant and welcoming learning environment.
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The Christchurch Campus Library provides a welcoming, well-resourced learning environment with access to books, journals, online databases, and study spaces. Friendly library staff are available to support your learning, while mail-order borrowing ensures distance and online students throughout New Zealand can access library resources wherever they study.
Laidlaw College does not provide on-campus accommodation at either the Auckland or Christchurch campus. Useful accommodation websites include:
For students attending the Christchurch campus, it is often helpful to search for accommodation close to Papanui.
At the Christchurch campus, staff are available to assist international students with accommodation guidance and support.
Laidlaw College students are studying across Christchurch, creating a diverse and connected learning network. Explore the interactive map to see where our students live and learn.
70 Condell Avenue
Papanui
Christchurch 8053
New Zealand
P: +64 3 354 4270 or 0800 999 777