Kristin Senior School - What's So Unique?

Senior School YEARS 11-13

What’s so unique about Kristin Senior School?

Setting the standard in academic excellence is a hallmark of Kristin Senior School. We have some of New Zealand’s finest teachers to guide students through their senior studies, and the success of our students speaks volumes.

Kristin offers a Dual Academic Pathway in the Senior School, which allows students to choose between the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or NCEA in Year 12 and 13. As the first school in New Zealand to introduce the IB Diploma, Kristin has over 25 years experience in offering this globally recognised qualification.

On average, approximately 77% of the NCEA certificates awarded to Kristin students over all three year levels are endorsed with Merit or Excellence, and in the IB Diploma our students regularly achieve a score of 40+, placing them in the top 6% worldwide.

While academic success can open doors, there is a whole lot more that builds strong and successful students. Which is why we offer a wealth of opportunities to challenge pupils and grow their knowledge and confidence, through experiential learning, overseas experience, performing arts, and service.

Our foundations for learning in Kristin Senior School:

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Consistently in recent years Kristin students have gone on to achieve the highest score of 45 in the Diploma Programme, something unmatched by any other New Zealand IB World School.

A very personal approach, each student working alongside their Dean to plan their senior learning and tertiary goals Clear expectations set for students A culture of self-confidence, high personal standards and personal accountability The opportunity to practise leadership, serving others as they lead A firm belief in our responsibility to provide Kaitaikitanga for both our students cultural heritage and the heritage of our school

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Dual Pathways

Kristin Futures

All of Kristin’s Senior School students undertake Level 1 NCEA in Year 11 before being offered the choice to either continue with Levels 2 and 3, or to begin the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma programme in Year 12.

Our innovative Kristin Futures model supports students as they prepare for their future.

NCEA and IB are both challenging qualifications.

The dual pathways provide the opportunity for students to take greater control of their learning, allowing them to choose an academic format to suit their learning styles and to customise their qualification towards their tertiary goals.

Approximately 50% of Year 12 and 13 students at Kristin elect to follow the International Baccalaureate programme.

The remaining students pursue their Level 2 and 3 NCEA certificates, with many students choosing to enter scholarship examinations.

This Dual Pathway is reflected in the Senior School’s academic awards with an NCEA and IB Dux award being awarded to the top students in each qualification

As an important part of the Senior School experience, every Senior School student takes part in a number of one-on-one academic mentoring sessions with their Dean. The purpose of the mentoring sessions is to help each student plan their academic pathway through the Senior School in a way that prepares them effectively for their future.

During the academic mentoring sessions, students work with their Dean to develop a personalised academic plan tailored to their level of learning, skills and aspirations. These sessions focus on academic goal setting as well as identifying strategies to help students achieve them.

CORE SUBJECTS – English – Mathematics – Physical Education – Science – Theory of Knowledge (IB only) – Creativity, Activity and Service (IB only)

OPTION SUBJECTS – NCEA – Art – Dance – Drama – Music – Technology (Digital) – Design & Visual Communications (Graphics) – Technology – Materials – Technology – Textiles – Business Studies – Economics – Food and Nutrition Design – Geography – Health – History – Chinese – French – Spanish – English Language Acquisition – Options Science – Outdoor Education – Physical Education – Further Science – Advanced Science – Media Studies

OPTION SUBJECTS – IB Studies in Language and Literature – English, Chinese or Korean Language Acquisition – Mandarin, English, French or Spanish Individuals and Societies – Business Management – Economics – Environmental Systems and Societies – Geography – History – ITGS – Psychology Experimental Sciences – Biology – Chemistry – Environmental Systems and Societies – Physics – Sports, Exercise and Health Science Mathematics The Arts – Dance – Music – Theatre Arts – Visual Arts

SMALL CLASSES

ENGAGED STUDENTS

INSPIRATIONAL TEACHERS

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Specialist teachers provide more insight and deeper learning

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STUNNING GROUNDS Kristin Senior School provides a holistic approach to education