There's hopes a new online school will help students struggling in a traditional classroom. 

Aotearoa Infinite Academy will open in January as the country's first fully online charter school.  

Founding Principal Saira Boyle says the timing is right for such learning. 

She told Mike Hosking they have access to high quality teachers across the country, and they’re going to make sure processes and systems are in place so that students are excited to approach and engage in learning.  

Boyle says that since the announcement was made yesterday, a substantial number of people have inquired.  

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