School Profile
Christine was the first institution in New Zealand to introduce the IB International Baccalaureate in 1989. The curriculum is taught at all levels of the school: Primary School Curriculum (PYP), Secondary School Curriculum (MYP) and High School IB Diploma. The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) Diploma programme is a pre-university qualification with international benchmarks. www.ibo.org。
Christine has an average IB pass rate of 99% (81% globally) and an average score of 35 (30 worldwide). More than 20% of Christine students earn a score of 40+/45 (compared to 8% globally), including a perfect score of 45.
Christine School is an independent, private school offering a curriculum from kindergarten to grade 13 (K-13) and a mixed gender school for ages 4 to 18. The IB International Baccalaureate Programme is also available. The school's mission is to provide students with an exceptional and well-rounded educational environment that prepares them to become responsible citizens of the world who are rich, creatively thinking, capable of rational criticism, and good communication, and to allow them to learn with enthusiasm in life. The school has no boarders and all international students live in school-supervised host families.
Related teaching
There are 24 subjects in grades 11 and 48 subjects in grades 12 and 13, and entry into any course may depend on the learning experience of previous professional subjects and possible development space. High school students must meet the following English language proficiency levels before entering the main subjects: Grade 11 – Intermediate Level, Grade 12 – Intermediate, International Baccalaureate: Grade 11 – Intermediate, Grade 12 – Upper Secondary
The International Baccalaureate (two-year IB Diploma Programme) is one of the standard courses for university admission worldwide.
IB accounts
Group 1 (Mother Tongue - World Literature) English, Korean, Chinese. Other language arrangements.
Group 2 (Learning Languages) French, Spanish, English, Chinese.
Group 3 (Individuals and Societies) Ecosystems and Society, Classical Studies, History, Geography, Business and Management, Economics, Digital Technologies and Psychology.
Group 4 (Experimental Sciences) Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems and Social sciences as well as sports sciences.
5th Mathematics Mathematics, Mathematics Research, Mathematics Methods
Group 6 (Arts) Art, Photography, Music, Dance and Theatrical Arts.
In addition to the IB Diploma, Kristin offers the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) program, all subjects including digital technology, outdoor education, physical education, arts and technology.
School features
o Recognised as one of New Zealand's most respected, prestigious and progressive schools
o Superb facilities: park-like grounds, state-of-the-art library, two theatres, dance studios, individual music practice rooms, two gymnasiums, common rooms for senior students, cafes, golf driving ranges, national competitive hockey lawns, ski cabanas
o Many students have received scholarships from Universities in the Uk and the United States such as Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford and Yale, as well as excellent universities in Australia and New Zealand
o Fully accredited PSAT and SAT test centers
o Host family accommodation monitored by the school
o First Language Support Staff and Parent Committee
o Advanced online services for parents to track their child's progress
o Nationally renowned performing arts programs
o Outdoor educational experience through professional courses and camps
o Top snow sports and golf programs, sports development and holiday programs
o Community service and leadership opportunities
o Provide pastoral care to each student
o Cooperate with a number of well-known overseas schools to provide student exchange opportunities
An open-minded environment that opens the door to the mind.
Christine School IB International School is an independent coeducational day school for grades 1 to 13 (ages 4-18). Located on 26 hectares of park-like land on the north shore of Auckland, New Zealand's largest and most vibrant city, it is surrounded by a beautiful coastline and native bush. Christine is 30 minutes from central Auckland and 50 minutes from Auckland International Airport.
International students benefit from professional care, as well as international programs and a multicultural environment.
Mission Declaration
Provide our students with an excellent all-round education and enable them to become responsible global citizens, think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and learn passionately throughout life.
Sports
The following sports are played over all four semesters: Adventure Sports, Water Polo, Mountain Biking, Equestrian, Multi-Sport, Gymnastics, Golf.
| Semester 1 | February to April | Swimming, yachting, touch rugby, cricket, tennis |
| Semesters 1 and 2 | February to July | Badminton, volleyball, track/cross country |
| Semesters 2 and 3 | May to July | Rugby League, Hockey, Football, Basketball, Non-Block Basketball |
| Semesters 3 and 4 | July to December | Volleyball, snow sports |
| Semester 4 | October to December | Athletics, Off-Road, Yachting, Touch Rugby, Tennis |
Study Abroad Fees:
Application fee: $250
Registration fee: $900
Deposit: NZD 3000
tuition:
Grades 0-6: NZD 33,100 per year
Grades 7-10: NZD 40,800/year
Grades 11-13: $41,700 per year
Activity fee: Approximately $625/year
Uniform: $1100
Premium: NZD 600/year
Homestay: $330/week