Kristin School Albany Auckland

Kristin School, founded in Albany, Auckland in 1973, is one of New Zealand's most prestigious and internationally-oriented independent schools, serving over 2,100 students from Early Childhood through Year 13. The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum — the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) — alongside the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), making it one of New Zealand's only schools to offer both IB and NCEA qualifications across all levels. Kristin is accredited by the IB Organization and the Council of International Schools (CIS), and holds New Zealand Ministry of Education registration. Founded on Christian principles, Kristin emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and global citizenship within a diverse, multi-faith community. The spacious Albany campus features world-class science and technology labs, performing arts centres, sports fields, aquatic facilities, and a well-resourced library. Kristin's international student community from Asia, Europe, and beyond adds a truly global dimension to campus life. Graduates are consistently admitted to New Zealand's Group of 8 universities, Australian institutions, and leading US and UK universities. The school's IB Diploma results are consistently among New Zealand's highest.