International Programme

The International Programme at Kristin covers the two areas of International Students enrolled at Kristin for varying lengths of study, and International Exchanges (Dovetail) developed through arrangements with partner schools around the world.

Recognition of Kristin as a leading institution with superb facilities and courses together with quality specialist pastoral care has attracted an increasing number of overseas students either as fee-paying students or reciprocal exchange participants. Gains in cultural diversity and empathy and the development of an international perspective are a wonderful benefit enjoyed by our whole school community.

International Students

Currently there are approximately 50 international students at Kristin. The majority of long-term students come from Korea, but we also have students from China, Germany, and Thailand, who mostly share the objective of completing the IB Diploma as a pathway to universities overseas. Short-term students (maximum one year) join Kristin either in February or July from Brazil, Chile, Germany and Japan. Over three-quarters of these students are living in home stay accommodation and enjoying first hand, a typical kiwi family experience. Our Home Stay Coordinator, provides expert guidance to both students and the families.