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Kristin School

New Zealand, Auckland

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All the fees for Kristin School

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Annual Fees
Name Age Fee Track Conditions
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) alumni fee (one‑off on entry) 1 500 NZD ELC/Kindergarten Alumni Association Fee (one‑off on entry; lifetime)
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) 1 22,432 NZD Early Learning Centre / Kindergarten With 20 hours ECE funding
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) total (Domestic without funding) 1 32,056 NZD ELC/Kindergarten Domestic, without 20 hours ECE funding; entry charges included
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) medical insurance (International) 1 650 NZD ELC/Kindergarten (International) Medical insurance approx NZD 650 per year
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) total (International with 20 hours ECE funding) 1 47,852 NZD ELC/Kindergarten (International) International, with 20 hours ECE funding; entry charges included
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) total (Domestic with 20 hours ECE funding) 1 25,882 NZD ELC/Kindergarten Domestic, with 20 hours ECE funding; entry charges included
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) entry costs (Kindergarten) 1 3,450 NZD ELC/Kindergarten (entry charges) Kindergarten entrance and bond, plus one‑off entry costs
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) 1 29,056 NZD Early Learning Centre / Kindergarten Without 20 hours ECE funding
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) entry costs (Junior/Middle/Senior applicant) 1 700 NZD ELC/Kindergarten (entry charges – not applicable if only Kindergarten entry is intended) Entrance NZD 200; Bond NZD 500
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) English lessons (International, if required) 1 7,400 NZD ELC/Kindergarten (International) English acquisition lessons NZD 1,850 per term; 4 terms if required
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) homestay (International) 1 21,320 NZD ELC/Kindergarten (International) Homestay NZD 410 per week (estimated 52 weeks)
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) uniform (one‑off) 1 1,100 NZD ELC/Kindergarten Uniform initial cost
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) development contribution 1 1,150 NZD ELC/Kindergarten Development Contribution (annual per child)
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) total (International without funding) 1 54,476 NZD ELC/Kindergarten (International) International, without 20 hours ECE funding; entry charges included

Application Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Application Fee 300 NZD Applied to Junior/Middle/Senior and International applicants; not specified for Kindergarten

Enrollment Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Enrollment Fee 900 NZD Entrance fee applies to Junior/Middle/Senior and International; Kindergarten has its own entrance fee

Fee Breakdown

Fees
Application and Entrance Fees

- Application fee (payable on submission; non-refundable): NZD 300 for Junior/Middle/Senior and International applicants.
- Entrance fee (required to confirm acceptance; non-refundable): NZD 900 for Junior/Middle/Senior and International applicants.
- Kristin Education Bond (non-interest bearing; payable on acceptance and repaid when the student leaves provided correct notice and accounts are clear): NZD 3,000 for Junior/Middle/Senior and International applicants.
- Kindergarten-specific charges: Entrance Fee NZD 200 (non-refundable) and Kristin Education Bond NZD 500.

Tuition fees — Early Learning Centre and Kindergarten (consolidated)

- With 20 hours ECE funding (Full day 8:00am–4:00pm): Tuition Fee per term NZD 5,518; per month NZD 2,207. Activity fee per term NZD 90 (Total per term NZD 5,608; per month NZD 2,243).
- Without 20 hours ECE funding (Full day 8:00am–4:00pm): Tuition Fee per term NZD 7,174; per month NZD 2,870. Activity fee per term NZD 90 (Total per term NZD 7,264; per month NZD 2,906).

Tuition fees — Domestic students (2026) — annual and instalments

- Junior School (Years 0–6): Annual tuition NZD 24,021. Term instalment (four equal instalments) = NZD 6,005.25 per term. Monthly amount if paid by 10-month direct debit = NZD 2,402.10 per month.
- Middle School (Years 7–10): Annual tuition NZD 29,669. Term instalment (four equal instalments) = NZD 7,417.25 per term. Monthly amount if paid by 10-month direct debit = NZD 2,966.90 per month.
- Senior School (Years 11–13): Annual tuition NZD 30,291. Term instalment (four equal instalments) = NZD 7,572.75 per term. Monthly amount if paid by 10-month direct debit = NZD 3,029.10 per month.

Tuition fees — International students (2026) — annual and instalments

- Junior School (Years 0–6): Annual tuition NZD 42,195. Term instalment (four equal instalments) = NZD 10,548.75 per term. Monthly amount if paid by 10-month direct debit = NZD 4,219.50 per month.
- Middle School (Years 7–10): Annual tuition NZD 52,053. Term instalment (four equal instalments) = NZD 13,013.25 per term. Monthly amount if paid by 10-month direct debit = NZD 5,205.30 per month.
- Senior School (Years 11–13): Annual tuition NZD 53,135. Term instalment (four equal instalments) = NZD 13,283.75 per term. Monthly amount if paid by 10-month direct debit = NZD 5,313.50 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Direct Debit over 10 months: due on the 20th of each month from February to November. Monthly amounts equal the annual tuition divided by 10.
- Direct Debit termly instalments: four equal instalments due on 20 February, 20 April, 20 July and 20 October (term instalments equal the annual tuition divided by 4).
- Single payment discount: a 1% discount on the annual tuition fee when the full year tuition is paid by 15 December of the prior year; to arrange payment via accountsreceivable@kristin.school.nz.
- Credit card, Alipay or WeChat payments incur a bank surcharge of 1.4%.
- Fees billed for incidental items (co‑curricular activities, camps, IB exam fees, etc.) are charged to the school account as they arise and are communicated to families in advance.

Additional recurring and one‑off costs

- Development Contribution (annual, per child): NZD 1,150.
- Activity Fee (covers field trips and curriculum-related activities): up to NZD 699 (varies by year level).
- Kristin Alumni Association Fee (one‑off on entry; lifetime membership; non-refundable): NZD 500.
- Uniform (new students can expect approximate initial cost): NZD 1,100 for a full uniform; second‑hand options available through school sales.
- Digital learning: Year 4–6 iPad lease (managed and owned by the school until student finishes Junior School, then transferred to family) estimated NZD 1,600. Years 7–13 bring-your-own-laptop.
- Bus fares: dependent on route and distance; concession cards available for casual users.
- International-specific extras: homestay accommodation NZD 410 per week; English acquisition lessons (if required) NZD 1,850 per term; medical insurance approximately NZD 650 per year.
- Other incidental charges: co‑curricular activities, outdoor education (camp) charges and IB Diploma exam fees are billed to the school account when applicable.

Sibling discounts

- A sibling discount applies to tuition only: 10% off tuition for the third sibling attending Kristin Junior–Senior School (excludes Little Doves ELC and Kindergarten). The discount increases to 15% for the fourth and subsequent siblings.

Refunds, transfers and fee protection

- Entrance fees and the alumni fee are non‑refundable. Kristin Education Bonds are repaid when the student leaves provided the required notice has been given and all accounts are paid.
- International students: prepaid tuition and certain annual fees must be paid in full by set deadlines for visa processing; fees are not refundable within the first 12 months if an international student gains permanent residence or a work permit and seeks to transfer to domestic fees. In later years, a full term's notice and evidence of change of status are required before a fee change will be applied.
- Tuition Fee Protection: prepaid tuition fees are held in a reserve; at the beginning of each term a quarter of pre‑paid tuition fees are transferred from the reserve to the school's income account to ensure the pre‑paid portion can be identified at any time.

Accepted payment methods and surcharges

- Direct debit (termly instalments or over 10 months) and single upfront payments are accepted. Credit card, Alipay and WeChat are accepted but incur a 1.4% bank surcharge. Single upfront payments eligible for a 1% discount if paid by the specified deadline. Bank transfer and direct debit arrangements are used for regular instalments.

Notes on incidental timing obligations

- Certain categories of fees (for example, full-year tuition, homestay, alumni fee in the entry year, activity and development contribution, and medical insurance) are required to be paid in full by the deadlines set for international enrolment to permit timely visa issuance and renewal.
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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NZ$500 - 29,056
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1800
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school

Kristin School is an independent, co-educational day school in New Zealand serving students from 0 to 18. As an International Baccalaureate World School, Kristin delivers a full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside NCEA options, with senior learners able to choose between the IB Diploma Programme and NCEA. The campus spans 50 acres of park-like grounds and houses modern learning facilities designed to support intellectual, physical and emotional development. Key spaces include the Science and Technology Centre with 16 teaching spaces and labs, the Library and Information Centre, the Canon Creative Studio for media production, and purpose-built performing arts venues such as the Dove Theatre and a 1,000-seat auditorium. Sports facilities are extensive, including a competition hockey turf, multiple pitches, two gymnasia and indoor sport spaces. Enriching programs emphasize leadership, service, experiential learning and international exchanges through initiatives like the Dovetail Exchange Programme and GAIL partnerships across global partner networks.

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