2023 OUT OF ZONE Enrolment inquiries OPEN NOW
NEW ENTRANTS - all inquiries welcome
PUBLIC SCHOOL | Bus from Kerikeri town centre | Inquiry Based Learning | Learning in the Environment
Nau mai haere mai and welcome
The Bay of Islands International Academy provides an environment where natural curiosity and imagination lead to exploration and discovery for akonga/learners of all ages.
Located on the Purerua Peninsula, 15 minutes Northeast of Kerikeri. We are connected to the village at Te Tii and we honour the historical linkages and the wāhi tapu (important places ) of the local hapu of Ngāti Rehia and Ngāti Torehina.
Tamariki come to us from across all of Kerikeri and surrounds. We currently cater to children from Years 1 to 8.
Our aim for akonga/learners is to support personal growth, natural curiosity and both cultural and global competency within and beyond our caring, whanau-orientated atmosphere.
We are an authorised International Baccalaureate School teaching the PYP (primary years programme). While covering the content of the NZ curriculum the philosophy of an IB education is global mindedness and our children learn knowledge, skills and attitudes through connected and meaningful inquiry. An IB education is modern, 21st century ready and respects the individuality of each of our young people.
Our school vision is for 'Lifelong learning for an inclusive and courageously regenerative world'.
Our mission 'A vibrant learning community, built on shared values and positive reciprocal relationships, supporting equitable opportunity and a sense of belonging, while nurturing the unique life spirit of each person.'.
Our school motto is 'Kia ako kia tupu tahi tātou, Learn and Grow with us'.
Drop in and see us any time. Discover the difference a safe, family oriented, modern public school can offer your child.
RECEPTION HOURS
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am — 3:00 pm
Weekends: CLOSED
Our office manager Toni Taylor is happy to help with all enquiries. Landline: 4079749 School Mobile: 02102561795
SCHOOL HOURS
Mon -Fri: 8:45am - 3:00pm
Morning bus arrives at school at 8am. Afternoon bus departs from school at 3.35pm, and after stops arrives at Kerikeri High around 4.10pm.
TERM DATES
2023
Term 4: 9th October - 15th December (half), no buses will run on this day.
2024
Term 1: 30th January - 12th April
Term 2: 29th April - 5th July
TEACHER ONLY DAY: Fri 31st May
Term 3: 22 July - 27th September
Term 4: 14th October - 16th December TBC
TEACHER ONLY DAY: Fri 25th October
HOLIDAYS
2024
Waitangi Day: Tue 6th February
Easter: Fri 29th March - Tues 2nd April
Kings Birthday: Mon 3rd June
Matariki: Fri 28th June
Mid Term Break: Fri 23rd August
Labour Day: Mon 28th October
We have aligned Teacher Only Days with other Kerikeri schools and with 3 day holiday weekends.
CONNECT WITH US
Bay Of Islands International Academy
935 Purerua Road,
Kerikeri 0294, New Zealand
(+64) 9 407 9749
Bank details: 12-3091-0078850-001
ENROLMENT INFORMATION
Be advised that an enrolment zone is in effect. Please contact the school office at (+64) 9 407 9749 or email admin@boi.ac.nz for more information.
Visit the ENROLMENT page to find out more.