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Kristin School

Kristin School

360 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland 0632, New Zealand

+64 9 415 9566


admissions@kristin.school.nz

www.kristin.school.nz

Kristin School
School type Co-educational Day
Founded 1973
Status Private
Executive Principal Mrs Kim Green
Language of Instruction English
Co-ed Age Range 6 months-18 years
Number of pupils 1,800
Authorised IB Programmes IBDP, IBMYP, IBPYP
Diploma Coordinator Mrs Debbie Dwyer
MYP Coordinator Mr John Osborne
PYP Coordinator Ms Sandy Paton
Associations IB

Kristin School is an independent, modern, co-educational International Baccalaureate (IB) World School located in Albany, Auckland. Established in 1973, Kristin is non-denominational and welcomes students from all cultures and backgrounds, attracting a community representing over 30 different nationalities.

Expansive, Green Campus

All of Kristin's learning environments share the same 50-acre, park-like campus: Little Doves Early Learning Centre, Kristin Kindergarten, Kristin Junior School (for 5-10 year olds), Kristin Middle School (for 10-15 year olds), and Kristin Senior School (for 15-18 year olds).

New Zealand's Pre-eminent IB World School

Kristin was the first IB World School in New Zealand, offering the IB Diploma Programme since 1986 and the first to provide the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Middle Years Programme, catering for students from Year 0-13. Kristin students consistently achieve at levels well above global averages, with more than 25% scoring 40+ points on the IB Diploma, placing them in the top 2% worldwide.

Small Class Sizes

Our small class sizes are critical for personalised learning. A balanced education at Kristin goes beyond academics; we ensure students learn skills that enhance their wellbeing, help them cope with life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and enable them to grow into well-rounded people, guided by strong values.

Kristin offers:

  • A modern, multicultural, co-educational environment with positive values
  • A proud record of outstanding academic results and scholarships awarded locally and internationally
  • High teaching expertise, with many teachers internationally trained
  • A focus on student wellbeing and developing future-ready global citizens
  • Choice between the national NCEA or IB Diploma Programme curriculum options for senior students
  • Acclaimed performing arts and outdoor education programmes
  • An extensive array of community service and leadership opportunities
  • 30 different sporting codes
  • Experiential learning through trips and exchanges with global partner schools
  • A 50-acre campus featuring a wide variety of facilities: two theatres, art studios, a media suite, a large library, sports fields, gyms, technology workshops, covered courts complex and music suites.
  • A dedicated bus service covering 20 routes across Auckland.

For admission inquiries, please visit kristin.school.nz or contact our Admissions Team at admissions@kristin.school.nz.