Kristin School

When you choose to study at Kristin you choose '¦.

• a remarkable corner of the world - New Zealand - an English-speaking country in the South-West Pacific offering you a safe environment in which to enjoy a host of outdoor activities from sailing to skiing, stunning scenery and a value-for-dollar education.
• sparkling Auckland - New Zealand's largest and most dynamic city set on a magnificent harbour and surrounded by beautiful coastline and bush. This city also allows the unique opportunity to learn English while enjoying contact with a diversity of ethnic groups - European, Pacific and Asian.

Located on the North Shore of Auckland, an area noted for its beaches and access to the beautiful Northland area is Kristin School, a school that makes the most of New Zealand's bounty.

When you choose Kristin School you will attend a co-educational institution with a distinct offering based on an internationally-recognised standard of academic excellence, a broad and energetic extra-curricular programme and high-quality pastoral guidance.

A Selection of our Courses

• Design and Technology
• Intensive English (ESOL)
• English Literature
• Foreign Languages -
  European
  Oriental
• Fine Arts -
  Painting
  Photography
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Outdoor Education
• Performing Arts
• Dance
• Drama
• Music
• Physical Education
• Physical Sciences
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Social Sciences
• History
• Classics
• Social Studies
• Psychology

Some Highlights

English Learning Experience through a vigorous Intensive English course, catering to individual needs and supported by peer tutoring.

Performing Arts classes to develop your talents in dance, drama and music. Annual shows and concerts are a highlight of the school year.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Diploma for Years 12-13 that enables Kristin students to enter some of the world's most prestigious universities
• The Primary Years' Programme introduced to the Junior School in 2001.

Outdoor Education that fosters the ultimate Kiwi experience through

• school camps
• specialist Year 12 course
• sailing and skiing clubs

Pastoral Care where both staff and students help foreign students to settle into life at Kristin

• IB Co-ordinator, deans and tutors
• Counsellors/Cultural consultants
• Buddy system and peer mediators
• International Students Committee

Kristin's commitment to its overseas student services is demonstrated through the appointment of a full time Director, Mrs Jenny Taylor from the beginning of 2001.

Homestay Accommodation

Living with a local family enriches the international learning experience.
The school can arrange homestays for its international students and endeavours to place them with households associated with the school. Regular home visits are part of the service in addition to weekly phone contact.
Host parents take an active interest in the academic and social life of the students and welcome them as a member of the family.

Terms & Conditions

• Periods of stay can vary in length from one term to three years in Senior School. Possible entry at Middle School level and restricted entry at Junior level.
• Valid Student Visa
• Full fees per annum to be paid in advance
• Homestay fees (if applicable) are payable in advance at the beginning of each term
• Compulsory uniform

Year Levels

Junior School
Years Kindergarten - 6 (4-11 years of age)

Middle School
Years 7 - 10 (11-15 years of age)

Senior School
Years 11 - 13 (15-18 years of age)

School Calendar

Term 1: Late January - early April
Term 2: April - June
Term 3: July - September
Term 4: October - December

Our Students say...

Sara Al-Saffaf, Manama, Bahrain
" Kristin opened up a whole new world for me. It's prestigious International Baccalaureate programme provided me with a real academic focus particularly in foreign language. And its multi-cultural student body and UNESCO Club has meant a fun way to mix with many students."

Sonke Schultz, Luneburg, Germany
'Even just one year can make a difference. The dream to come to New Zealand is now several years old. Kristin School is a great choice for every foreign student. Its lovely location, helpful staff and outdoor education programmes make it a really special place."

Jae-Hee Jung, Soeul, Korea
"Leaving Korea and arriving in Auckland was a real culture shock for me at only 11 years of age. But I quickly made new friends and was amazed by all the opportunities on offer. Our Korean Club means we can contribute something of our culture to school life."