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Kristin School360 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland 0632, New Zealand+64 9 415 9566 |
admissions@kristin.school.nzwww.kristin.school.nz |
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| 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. Founded in 1973, Kristin is a non-denominational school that embraces students from diverse cultures and backgrounds, fostering a vibrant community representing over 30 nationalities.
Expansive, Green Campus
Our entire learning community shares a stunning 50-acre, park-like campus. This includes Little Doves Early Learning Centre, Kristin Kindergarten, Kristin Junior School (for ages 5–10), Kristin Middle School (for ages 10–15), and Kristin Senior School (for ages 15–18).
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.
Personalised Learning in Small Classes
Our small class sizes enable truly personalised learning experiences. 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 grounded in positive values
- A proud record of outstanding academic results, with many scholarships awarded locally and internationally
- Highly skilled teaching staff, including many internationally trained educators
- A strong 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
- A rich variety of community service and leadership opportunities
- Access to 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.