OUR AIM IS EXCELLENCE

2023
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
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 PATHWAYS PLANNING
WEDNESDAY 27 JULY
3.30 - 6.30PM

DROP IN ANY TIME DURING THE EVENING

AVONDALE COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

Parents and Caregivers are invited to attend with their children

to discuss choices for 2023.

Careers staff and each school department will be present with

displays and to answer any questions you have.

Liaison officers from most universities, polytechnics, private providers

and the armed forces will be present, to ensure your child selects the
right subjects for their future and can start planning NOW.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO
SEEING YOU THERE.

NCEA REVIEW
While the information contained in this booklet is accurate at the time of printing,
the content of some courses may change in 2023 in light of the NCEA Review.
If this were the case, any changes would be communicated to
parents and caregivers in advance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

Section 1 General Information

Courses available at Avondale College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
NCEA Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CAIE Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Year Level Requirements for 2023. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Learning Support Programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ESOL Immersion Programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting Your Learning Programme for 2023. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
International Qualifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Dual Pathway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
University Entrance To Enter University in 2023. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Approved Subjects for University Entrance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
University Entrance Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Literacy and Numeracy Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Restricted Entry Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
People To See For Subject Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Section 2 Course Descriptions

Explaining the Course Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Art & Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ESOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Māori. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Health and Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Social Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Food and Soft Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Innovation Programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Resistant Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Careers and Employment Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Section 3 Appendix
Subject Guide for Careers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
2023 Course Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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 CURRIC
JUNIOR SCHOOL NC

COURSES LE ARNING
ARE A
YEAR 9
10 Subjects
5 compulsory +5 options
YEAR 10
8 Subjects
5 compulsory + one Arts + one
YEA
NCEA

available at Avondale College

Technology + one other 5 Subje

★ Englis
ENGLISH ★ English ★ English
Media St

MATHEMATICS ★ Mathematics ★ Mathematics ★ Mathe

Science
Horticult
SCIENCE ★ Science ★ Science Human B

Geograp
History
SOCIAL ★ Social Science ★ Social Science
Psycholo
SCIENCE

★ Health & Physical Physical

HEALTH & Education Sports A
★ Health & Physical
PHYSICAL Education
Health E

EDUCATION ★ Sports Academy

★ TWO OF: ★ AT LEAST ONE OF: Visual Ar

Visual Art Visual Art Dance
Key Dance Dance Drama
ARTS Drama Drama Music
Music Music Music Te
(two half year courses) Media Studies
All courses are subject to availability based on
final demand and resourcing. ★ TWO OF: ★ AT LEAST ONE OF: Innovatio
Innovation Programme Innovation Programme Food Tec
• The NCEA qualification for each year level is
Food Technology Food Technology Hospital
shown. Exceptions are indicated. Product Development Product Development Product
Soft Materials Design & Visual Carpentr
• There are multi-level pathways in core TECHNOLOGY (two half year courses) Communication Mechani
subjects at senior level. Students are Soft Materials Design &
selected for the course that will maximise Fashion
their learning outcomes.

• The CAIE IGCSE qualification is in Year 11

and AS Level is in Year 12. A Level is studied ★ ONE OF:
Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo M
in Year 13.
French French French
• The compulsory curriculum is shaded. At LANGUAGES Japanese Japanese Japanes
Latin Samoan Samoan
least one course must be taken from each Samoan Spanish Spanish
compulsory curriculum box. Spanish
• Courses with ★ have no prerequisites. Account
COMMERCE ★ Business Studies Econom
Business

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RICULUM
L NCEA

0 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13 LE ARN

Arts + one
NCEA Level 1 NCEA Level 2 NCEA Level 3 ARE
ther 5 Subjects 5 Subjects 5 Subjects

★ English ★ English English ENGLISH

Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies

MATHEMA
Calculus
Mathematics Statistics
cs ★ Mathematics & Statistics
Statistics Core Mathematics & Statistics SCIENCE
Financial Mathematics

Science Biology Biology

Horticulture Chemistry Chemistry
SOCIAL
Human Biology Horticulture Horticulture SCIENCE
Physics Physics
Science Science PHYSICA
Geography Geography Geography EDUCATI
History History History
Psychology Psychology Psychology
nce
Classical Studies Classical Studies ARTS
★ Travel and Tourism Travel and Tourism
Art History

ysical Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education TECHNOL

Sports Advantage Sports Advantage Sports Advantage
Health Education Sports Leadership Sports Leadership
Outdoor Education Outdoor Education
demy Health Education (TBC) Health Education LANGUAG
ONE OF: Visual Art Visual Art Design Visual Art Design
Dance Visual Art Painting Visual Art Painting
Drama Visual Art Photography Visual Art Photography COMMER
Music Dance Dance
Music Technology Drama Drama
Music Music
Music Technology
ONE OF: Innovation Programme Innovation Programme Innovation Programme
gramme Food Technology Food Technology Food Technology
gy Hospitality & Catering Hospitality & Catering Hospitality & Catering
opment Product Development Product Development Product Development
l Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry
on Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Design & Visual Communication Mechanical Engineering Design & Visual Communication
Fashion Technology Design & Visual Communication
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
Fashion Technology NOT
Fashion Technology
Co
Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori
French French French • Cou
Japanese Japanese Japanese • All c
Samoan Samoan Samoan Ent
Spanish Spanish Spanish
• The
sele
Accounting Accounting Accounting
udies
• ESO
Economics Economics Economics
Business Studies Business Studies Business Studies Zea
• Fur
the

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 CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL (CAIE)
YEAR 11
LE ARNING IGCSE YEAR 12 YEAR 13
(International General AS LEVEL A LEVEL
3 ARE A Certificate of Secondary (Advanced Subsidiary) (Advanced)
Education)

ENGLISH ★ English Literature ★ English Literature English Literature

MATHEMATICS ★ Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics

Biology Biology Biology

& Statistics SCIENCE Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry
tics Physics Physics Physics

Geography Geography
SOCIAL Geography
History History
SCIENCE History
Psychology Psychology

PHYSICAL Physical Education Physical Education (TBC) Physical Education (TBC)

EDUCATION

ARTS Music Music Music

TECHNOLOGY Innovation Programme Innovation Programme Innovation Programme

French
French French
LANGUAGES Spanish Spanish
Spanish
Japanese (AS)

Accounting Accounting Accounting

aphy COMMERCE Business Studies Business Studies Business Studies

mme

ng
ent
YEAR LEVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR 2023
ering
mmunicationWhilst there are prerequisites listed for each course, Directors have discretion to admit students to courses depending on
ucation
y NOTES
individual circumstances. Final entry into all courses is at the Principal's discretion.

YEAR 9 Colourbox - Compulsory Subjects

Core
All students study English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and Heath & Physical Education.
• Courses in Blue have prerequisites
They also choose two arts options, two technology options and one language option.
• All courses are subject to availability based on final demand and resourcing.
Arts Options Entry into all courses Language
is at the Principal’s
Options discretion. Technology Options
Visual Art • There are multi-level
9 ART pathways
French in core subjects at senior
9 FRE level.
FoodStudents are
Technology 9 TFN
selected for the course that will maximise their learning outcomes.
Drama 9 DRA Latin 9LAT Product Development 9 TPD
• ESOL and Immersion classes are available for students who are new to New
Dance Zealand. 9 DSE Japanese 9 JAP Innovation Programme 9 TPI
Music • Further information
9 MUS on
Tecurriculum
Reo Māori and qualification9 pathways
MAO can
Soft be found in
Materials 9 TSM
the Academic Programme, available on our website.
Samoan 9 SAO

Spanish 9 SPA

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YEAR 10
All students study English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Health & Physical Education, and have the opportunity
to study Te Re Māori, along with two or three other option subjects.
Students will be asked to select reserve subjects in case of timetable clashes.
Students are encouraged to select a variety of subjects at Year 10, and need to select at least one from column A and at least
one from column B.

A B C D

Te Reo Māori 10 MAO Te Reo Māori 10 MAO Te Reo Māori 10 MAO Business Studies 10 BUS

Drama 10 DRA Food Technology 10 TFN ESOL 10 ESJ Sports Academy 10 SPC

Dance 10 DSE Soft Materials 10 TSM French 10 FRE

Media Studies 10 MST Product Development 10 TPD Japanese 10 JAP

Music 10 MUS Innovation Programme 10 TPI Samoan 10 SAO

Visual Art 10 ART Visual Communication 10 TVC Spanish 10 SPA

YEAR 11
All students study five subjects including English and Mathematics. Science is highly recommended.
It is recommended that students select a manageable group of subjects. Selecting five 24-credit courses may result in too
big a workload for some students.

Students select:
Either Five NCEA Level 1 subjects or Five IGCSE subjects (five IGCSEs is the best start in the CAIE pathway)
Or Four IGCSE subjects and One NCEA Level 1 subject
Or Four IGCSE subjects and AS Mathematics (having accelerated in Mathematics in 2022)
NB: Entry into IGCSE requires satisfactory completion of Year 10 in relevant subjects.

YEAR 12
All students study five subjects including English. While most students will take five subjects at Level 2 or four or five AS
subjects, some students will take subjects at more than one level. This could be in NCEA or CAIE:
1 NCEA
Students select:
Either Five Level 2 subjects.
Or A mix of Level 1 and Level 2 subjects.
Or All Level 1 subjects.
2 CAIE
Students select:
Either Five AS subjects
Or Four AS subjects and One IGCSE or NCEA
NB: University Entrance can be gained with AS English and IGCSE Maths and three AS Levels

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YEAR 13
There are various pathways:
1 NCEA
Students select:
Either Students who want to be able to apply for restricted entry tertiary courses must take Five subjects at Level
3 from the approved list of subjects (page 12) with a combined total of at least 96 credits.
These courses are indicated with a  symbol.
Or Students study Five subjects at Level 3. These students can gain University Entrance, but may not have all the
requirements for some restricted entry tertiary courses.
Or Students study Five subjects with a mix of Level 1, 2, and 3. These students are working towards the NCEA
qualification at the appropriate level.
2 CAIE
Students select:
Either Three A2 subjects and One AS subject
Or Four A2 subjects
(NB: Students who take Three or Four A2 subjects receive a study period)
Or Three A2 subjects and One NCEA subject
Or Two A2 subjects and THREE AS Subjects
Or Two A2 subjects, Two AS and One NCEA subject
Cover University Tables A and B with your CAIE or NCEA subject selection.
NB: University Restricted Entry courses prefer three full A Levels. You must have completed the AS in a subject to enter its A
Level course.

LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAMME

These classes study subjects from all curriculum areas. Some students are mainstreamed in individual subject areas.

ESOL IMMERSION PROGRAMME

The immersion programme caters for students who are new to New Zealand with a need for basic English language skills.
The course covers reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, along with Mathematics and Science.

SELECTING YOUR LEARNING PROGRAMME FOR 2023

The information in this handbook is designed to help you carefully choose your subjects for 2023. The courses you select are
crucial for your future, so it is important that you think carefully about your course direction. The further you go in the senior
school, the more difficult it becomes to change that direction. That is why the very best advice is to keep as broad a range of
subjects for as long as possible.

ALL STUDENTS FOR EACH COURSE YOU CHOOSE:

What are the entry Will I enjoy the course?

Where does it lead?
requirements? Can I succeed at the subject?

SENIOR STUDENTS:
What qualifications While I am at school?
and future learning do
my courses lead to? After I leave school?

Does my learning For NCEA Level 1?

programme help (See page 9)
me meet the literacy
and numeracy For university entrance? [NCEA or CAIE
requirements? based UE] (see page 11)

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 Give me enough credits or grades for the
qualifications that I want?
Do all my courses
together
Give me a manageable workload?

Am I on the qualification pathway that is best for me?

NCEA or CAIE

COURSE AVAILABILITY
All courses offered will be run subject to student numbers and staffing availability at the Principal’s discretion.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

New Zealand’s qualification for school learners is the National Certificate of Educational Achievement – NCEA. NCEA is a
qualification on New Zealand’s National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
 NCEA is achievement based. National standards have been set in each area of learning. When students achieve these
standards they earn credits towards their NCEA qualification.
 The NQF contains assessment standards: Credits from all achievement standards and unit standards count towards
NCEA.
 Assessment standards allow students to show the quality of their achievement in a standard – students can just achieve
the standard, or achieve it with merit or with excellence.
 For unit standards students can either achieve the standard by meeting the criteria or not achieve the standard. There
are no merit or excellence grades.
 Some standards are assessed in school during the year (internally), other achievement standards are assessed externally
(usually in end-of-year exams).
 All unit standards are internally assessed.
 NCEA is free of charge.
Apart from the NCEA there are other National Certificates students can achieve. At Avondale College students can gain
credits towards a number of these.

NCEA RESULTS
In January, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority issues students with a full profile of their achievement in each subject
online. This interim results notice shows:
 The student’s credits and grades for each standard.
 How the student's achievement compared with the achievement of other students across the country in each standard.
 Endorsements (course or certificate level).
NZQA will also provide each student with a record of achievement which summarises all of the standards, credits and
qualifications gained to date.
NCEA candidates can also access personal performance information themselves using their NZQA learner log in.

HOW DO STUDENTS COMPLETE A QUALIFICATION?

There are three NCEA qualifications. The requirements for each level are shown below:
Level 1 - 80 credits from any level, including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits.
Level 2 - 80 credits, with at least 60 credits from Level 2 or above (including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits from
Level 1), plus 20+ credits from any level.
Level 3 - 80 credits, with at least 60 credits from Level 3 or above, plus 20+ credits from Level 2 or above.
NCEA Level 1-3 Certificate Endorsements
Students are able to achieve qualifications with Merit or Excellence certificates. The Level 1 literacy and numeracy
requirements must also be met.

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Endorsement with Merit: 50 credits at Merit or Excellence at the same level or higher.
Endorsement with Excellence: 50 credits at Excellence at the same level or higher.
Credits counting towards endorsement may be gained over more than one year and more than one level, but must be
gained at the level of the certificate or above.
For example, Level 2 credits will count towards endorsement of a Level 1 NCEA, but Level 1 credits will not count towards
endorsement of a Level 2 NCEA.

NCEA LEVEL 1-3 COURSE ENDORSEMENT

To attain a course endorsement a student will need to achieve 14 or more credits at Merit and Excellence level with at least 3
credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards in a particular course in a single
year. This endorsement will be recorded on the student’s Result Notice.

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (CAIE)
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE) are administered by the University of Cambridge Local
Examinations Syndicate (UCLES). UCLES is one of the world’s leading examining bodies. Established in 1863 it provides
examination services in over 160 countries around the world. Although CAIE is based in the United Kingdom, and the
structure of the CAIE awards is the same as the UK awards, its courses are designed for the international community.
CAIE offers three general secondary qualifications:
 International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) - usually taken in Year 11.
 Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS) - usually taken in Year 12.
 Advanced Level (A Level) - usually taken in Year 13.
CAIE courses are generally assessed through external examinations. The different course components of each subject are
assessed by separate examination papers, including practical work in the sciences. Students receive grades and percentage
marks for each subject.
Examinations are held twice a year in May/June and in October/November. Students will generally sit their examinations in
the October/November session. AS resits are available in the May/June session for students who have progressed to their A2
course but wish tio improve their AS grade.
CAIE qualifications are recognised internationally. They can be used as University Entrance qualification in New Zealand and
overseas.
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education
IGCSE (Year 11)
 Provides a foundation for higher level courses, especially AS/A Level.
 Subjects are generally studied at Year 11. Some subjects are available at Year 12.
 In some IGCSE subjects there are two course levels - Core Curriculum and Extended Curriculum. The extended
curriculum offers a more challenging course.
 The following grades are available:
- Extended Curriculum: A*, A, B, C, D, E
- Core Curriculum: C, D, E, F, G
A ‘G’ grade is regarded as a minimum satisfactory performance against the learning objectives of each subject.
 Each IGCSE subject currently costs $160 (subject to review because of exchange rate fluctuations).
Advanced Levels (AS/A2)
AS Level (Year 12)
 Are the first half of a full A Level (second half is known as A2) and are generally studied in Year 12. Some AS levels,
developed by New Zealand schools in conjunction with CAIE, are only available as Year 13 courses.
 Cover the core, foundation aspects of a subject at an advanced level.
 Are worthwhile, stand-alone qualifications that can be used for tertiary entrance.
 Five pass grades are awarded: A, B, C, D, E. Marks below these are ungraded.
 Each AS subject currently costs $165 (subject to review because of exchange rate fluctuations).
A Level [A2] (Year 13)
 An AS Level can be carried through to a full A Level by completing the second half of the syllabus known as A2. (There
is no such thing as a separate, stand-alone A2 qualification).
 A2 courses are available as Year 13 courses and only to students who have already completed AS.
 A Level syllabuses offer challenging assessments to stretch the most able students.
 Each A2 subject currently costs $165 (subject to review because of exchange rate fluctuations).

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 Students who have completed their AS course the previous year have the option of re-sitting the AS exam in their A2
year in order to improve their overall A Level grade.
 Six pass grades are awarded: A*, A, B, C, D, E. Marks below these are ungraded.

THE DUAL PATHWAY

In 2023 NCEA and CAIE qualifications will be available in Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13. Students have two pathways to
qualification:
 Pathway 1 - NCEA Level 1 (Year 11) ---> NCEA Level 2 (Year 12) ---> NCEA Level 3 (Year 13)
 Pathway 2 - IGCSE (Year 11) ---> AS Level (Year 12) ---> A Level (Year 13)
(Note: Multi-levelling can occur within each pathway)

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE 2023 TO ENTER UNIVERSITY

Students that want to study at university must ensure that the courses they select at school allow them to qualify for
university entry and for entry into any restricted entry courses in which they are interested.
You will be qualified for entrance to a university in New Zealand if you obtain in 2023:
Level 3 - At least 14 credits in each of three approved subjects or at least three AS Levels with minimum grade D and 120
UCAS points.
Literacy - At least 10 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori or from other approved standards; 5 credits must
be in reading and 5 credits must be in writing or grade E in AS English.
Numeracy - At least 10 credits at Level 1 or higher* or grade D in IGCSE Mathematics.
*Made up of: • Achievement standards - specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or
• Unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required).

SUMMARY
For University you must gain the Level 3 qualification (80 credits, with at least 60 credits from Level 3, plus 20 credits
from Level 2 or above) including, as a minimum requirement, 42 credits in 3 UE Approved Subjects (A minimum of
14 Level 3 credits per subject).

14 credits 14 credits 14 credits At least 3 AS

at Level 3 or at Level 3 or at Level 3 or Levels - minimum
higher in an higher in an higher in an D Grade
approved subject approved subject approved subject OR Minimum of 120
points on the UCAS
Tariff*
CAIE

You must also have:
 10 credits in Numeracy at Level 1 or higher *UCAS Tariff
 5 credits in Reading at Level 2 or higher CAIE AS
 5 credits in Writing at Level 2 or higher Marks A Level
Grade Level
OR A* 90-100 140 -
A 80-89 (80-100 AS) 120 60
 Literacy - Grade E in AS English B 70-79 100 50
 Numeracy - Grade D in IGCSE Mathematics C 60-69 80 40
D 50-59 60 30
E 40-49 40 20

NB: University of Auckland

ACADEMIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Students will need 17 NCEA credits in Level 2 or Level 3 English or a D Grade in either AS or A2 English (CAIE). Students
without these credits will need to include a specific English paper in their first year at University.

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APPROVED SUBJECTS FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE TAUGHT AT AVONDALE COLLEGE

Accounting History

Agriculture and Horticulture History of Art

Biology Japanese

Business Studies Mathematics

Calculus Media Studies

Chemistry Music Studies

Classical Studies Painting (Practical Art)

Construction and Mechanical Technologies Photography (Practical Art)

Dance Physical Education (includes Outdoor Education)

Design (Practical Art) Physics

Design and Visual Communications Psychology

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko Samoan

Drama Science

Earth and Space Science Social Studies

Economics Spanish

English Statistics

French Technology/Hangarau

Geography Te Reo Rangatira

Health Education Te Reo Māori

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UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE CHECK
At the start of 2023 In 2023 you must
will you have . . . take . . .
NB:

Tick the box if

achieved 10 Level 1
Mathematics credits
YES or from other NO
approved standards
IGCSE Maths NCEA Level 1 Mathematics course.
grade D
OR IGCSE Mathematics
or above
Numeracy can also be achieved from
use of approved standards in some
Level 1 courses outside Mathematics
5 Level 2
Reading credits
YES from English or NO A Level 2 English or Māori course if
Māori or from
you will be in Year 12 or Year 13.
other approved
standards OR AS English
Level 2 literacy can also be achieved
from use of approved standards in
some Level 2 courses outside English
NO and Māori
5 Level 2
Writing credits
YES from English or
Māori or from
other approved
standards

14 credits in an
YES
approved Level 3
subject

NO

14 credits in Level 3 courses including at least

YES another approved NO three from the list of approved
Level 3 subject courses if you will be in Year 13.
OR at least 3 AS Levels

NO
14 credits in
YES another approved
Level 3 subject

For Auckland University Academic English Language Requirement see page 11

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LITERACY AND NUMERACY CHECK
It is essential that courses planned for Year 12 and Year 13 students in 2023 contain enough literacy credits and enough
numeracy credits to meet the requirements for NCEA Level 1 and for University Entrance. While you can gain many more
English credits before the end of this year it is important to check that you can and will meet these requirements. Literacy and
Numeracy at Level 1 and 2 can be gained from English and Mathematics and other subjects in selected standards. Subject
Directors can tell you which standards will contribute to Numeracy and Literacy in 2023.
2023 Year 12 and 13 students: fill in the table below to help check that you have enough credits or suitable CAIE grades. You
can use this information to help complete your option sheet.

Number of Will you

Number of Number of If no then
credits still have
credits you credits you in 2023 you
available this enough
need already have need to take
year credits?

Level 1 English or
10 Level 1 Literacy
NCEA Māori or courses
from approved
Level 1 with approved
standards
Literacy standards

5 Level 2 Reading Level 2 English or

Literacy Māori or courses
with approved
Literacy standards
5 Level 2 Writing
Credits needed for

UE

OR AS English E grade
OR AS English
or above.

10 Level 1 Numeracy
NCEA Level 1
from approved
Level 1 Mathematics
standards
or courses
with approved
Numeracy 10 Level 1 Numeracy Numeracy
from approved standards
standards
UE

OR IGCSE grade D Or IGCSE

or above Mathematics

Write in the number Write in the number Answer yes, no,

of credits or IGCSE of credits still or maybe
formative grades you available. Get this
have gained so far - from your course
your school report, summary.
IGCSE Certificate
or NZQA login or
tracking sheet will
show this.

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 RESTRICTED ENTRY COURSES
Entry to many university courses is restricted to students who have a very good record of achievement. Some universities
select these students from their own intermediate year courses.
National Certificate of Educational Achievement – (NCEA) Level 3
Other Universities (including Auckland University) will use the quality of a students achievement in NCEA Level 3 or A Level
to select students for these restricted entry courses. The University of Auckland restricts entry to all courses:
 Applicants should present five subjects from the approved list, at Level 3 or higher, or AS/A Level.
How your rank score is calculated
 The
These University Entrance
Level 3 credits Standard
or AS/A Level grades may be gained in no more than two consecutive years.
You will be allocated a rank score based on your best 80 credits at Level 3
 All
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will be qualified assigned
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weightedweighted
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by the
if you havelevel of achievement attained in each set of credits or AS/A
obtained: Level syllabus.
of achievement attained in each set of credits.
 Different
• NCEA Level degrees
3 also require certain subjects as prerequisites.If you achieve fewer than 80 credits, the rank score will be based on
those credits you have gained at Level 3 over a maximum of five approved
• Approved subjects: 14 credits in each of three approved subjects at
subjects and weighted by the level of achievement.
Level 3
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND SCHOOL LEAVER
• The rank ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
score will be calculated by awarding the following points
• Literacy requirement: 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 for up to 24 credits in each approved subject taken at Level 3. The
All applicants mustand
credits in reading gain the Common
5 credits in writing Entrance Standard and, inmaximum addition:
rank score is 320.
 All applicants will be ranked according to their best
• Numeracy requirement: 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of
80 credits at Level 3 or higher or AS/A Level over a maximum of six
approved subjects, weighted by the level of achievement
achievement standards in a range of subjects; or all three numeracy
attained in each set of credits or AS/A Level syllabus. Students
areunit
strongly encouraged to take
standards 26623, 26626 and 26627
achievement standards or three A Levels
Excellence in Year 13. 4 points
 NCEA Level 3 credits or AS Levels achieved in Year 12 may be counted Merit towards the best results for ranking purposes.
3 points
For more information on University Entrance, please see NZQA’s website
 Itwww.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea
is possible for students with fewer than 80 Level 3 credits to apply for limited entry programmes
Achieved 2 points and they may be
successful. All applicants will be ranked. (Note: it is possible for a student with fewer than 80 credits but with a number of
“excellences” or “merits” to be ranked above a student with 80 credits, who has not achieved as well in terms of “excellence”
Toorbe“merit”.)
admitted to the University of Auckland you must gain the University • Credits obtained in any required subjects do not have to be among the
best 80 credits used for ranking purposes.
ational Education (Cambridge International)
Entrance Standard
Faculties mayand be selected
consider into a programme.
applicants who do not reach the standards required, only if space is available.
• NCEA
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have3 taken
credits achieved
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previous years
andmay be counted
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number of credits in those subjects (see Subject and Credit Requirements below).
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calculated byCambridge
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of study. In addition to achieving University Entrance, some of our
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Year 3
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undergraduate programmes require you to have taken specific subjects and
ntrance Standard, as established
gained minimum bysubjects.
credits in certain Universities New Zealand.
Some programmes have other • You are strongly encouraged to take achievement standards as
requirements such as a portfolio, audition and/or interview. preparation for University study.
The tables on pg. 96‒97 show the rank scores required for guaranteed
How
entry your rank
in 2021, score
specific is and
subject calculated
credit requirements and any other Example of how a rank score for NCEA Level 3 is calculated
You will be allocated
requirements you needafor
rank score using
admission and the New Zealand
selection into theCambridge
University
Subject Standard Results Calculate Rank
of International score table forprogrammes.
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below.
English Achievement 6 Excellence 6 x 4 points 66
onal score syllabus group in the table of available syllabus groups, which are broadly 6 Merit 6 x 3 points
e in New equivalent to those in the list of approved subjects for NCEA. (1 AS level =
broadly Table A Table B 16* Achieved 12* x 2 points
1 subject unit; 1 A level = 2 subject units.) (Thinking Skills and the General History Achievement 8 Excellence 8 x 4 points 52
Classical Studies
Paper will be excluded.) Accounting
10 Achieved 10 x 2 points
bus groups English Biology
• The rank score will be calculated from your New Zealand Cambridge Physics Achievement 24 Merit 24 x 3 points 72
International score table points byCalculus
Geography awarding the following points for each
Calculus Achievement 4 Excellence 4 x 4 points 25
syllabus group (to a maximum of six
History subject units). The maximum rank
Chemistry 3 Merit 3 x 3 points
score is 420. 8** Achieved
Digital Technologies*
History of Art Statistics Achievement 7 Merit 7 x 3 points 21
Economics
Level A* A B C D E 10** Achieved
Mathematics**
Te AReo Māori 140 120 100 80 60 40 Economics Achievement 6*** Achieved Not counted*** Nil
OR points points Physics points
points points points Rank score 236
Te Reo Rangatira
AS _ 60 50 Statistics 40 30 20 *Maximum 24 credits per subject. Any points above this limit are excluded.
pointsstandards
*There are 21 Level 3 achievement points pointsnumbered
in this domain, points
91632– points **Not included as only best 80 credits used in calculation of rank score.
91642 and 91900–91909. ***Only five subjects are included in the calculation.
**Cannot be used in combination with Calculus and/or Statistics.
• An A Level counts as two subject units. Where a student has studied
more than six subject units, the best six scores will be used. International applicants should also refer to pg. 109.
For more information about requirements for specific programmes
• portfolio
(eg, A Cambridge International
of creative rank to
work) refer score
the may differ
faculty from the New Zealand
undergraduate
Cambridge International
prospectus or website. score table used for University Entrance because
only syllabuses that contribute to University Entrance are used for
ranking. (Thinking Skills and the General Paper will be excluded.)
s.cfm
International applicants should also refer to pg. 109.
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
University  To be admitted to The University of Auckland you must gain the University Entrance Standard (120 points on the UCAS
Example
Tariff ) and of
behow a Cambridge
selected International
into a programme. rank
You will be ranked according to your UCAS Tariff score accumulated over a
score is calculated
maximum of six subject units in the last two years, at AS or A Level, from subjects that match the approved subject list for
NCEA (see page
Syllabus 17). Subject Grade
Level Tariff Rank
e(s) units points score
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Chemistry A 2 B 100 100
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audition Mathematics A 2 B 100 100
Physics AS 1 B 50 50 93
 EXAMPLE OF HOW A RANK SCORE FOR CAIE IS CALCULATED

Subject Level Subject Units Grade Tariff points Rank score

Chemistry A 2 B 100 100

Mathematics A 2 B 100 100
Physics AS 1 B 50 50
English AS 1 C 40 40
Biology AS 1 D 30 Nil*
Rank Score 290
Maximum six subject units. If more are achieved, the best six scores are used.

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Programme NCEA (Level 3) Cambridge International IB
Programme NCEA (Level 3) Cambridge International IB
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 260 310 32
Programme
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) NCEA
(BAdvSci(Hons)) 260 (Level 3) Cambridge
310 International IB
32
(BAdvSci(Hons))
Bachelor
Bachelor ofofArchitectural
Advanced Science (Honours)
Studies (BAS) 230 260 280 310 31 32
(BAdvSci(Hons))
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) 230 280 31
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) 230 280of a portfolio of creative work.
Subject to the qualitative evaluation 31
Bachelor of Arts (BA)1 150 Subject to150
the qualitative evaluation of a portfolio of creative
26 work.
Bachelor ofofCommerce
Bachelor Arts (BA)1(BCom)
2
180 150 Subject to190
the qualitative
150 evaluation of a portfolio of creative
27 work. 26
Bachelor ofof
Bachelor
Bachelor ofCommunication (BC) 2
Arts (BA)1 (BCom)
Commerce 180 150
180 190 150
190 27 26
27
Bachelor ofofDance
Bachelor Studies(BCom)
Commerce (BDanceSt)
2 150 180 150 190 26 27
Bachelor of Communication (BC) 180 190 27
Subject to the qualitative evaluation of an audition.8
Bachelor of
Bachelor of Dance
Communication (BC)
Studies (BDanceSt) 180
150 190
150 27
26
Bachelor of Design (BDes) 180 190 27
Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt) 150 Subject to the150
qualitative evaluation of an audition.8 26
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies 150 150 26
Bachelor
(BECSt) of Design (BDes) 180 Subject to the190
qualitative evaluation of an audition.8 27
As part of the application process you will be required to disclose any criminal convictions.
Bachelor
Bachelor of
of Design (BDes) Studies
Early Childhood 180
150 190
150 27
26
Bachelor of Education (Teaching)
(BECSt) 150 150 26
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies 150 150 26
(BEd(Tchg))3 As part of the application process you will be required to disclose any criminal convictions.
(BECSt) Subject to satisfactory interview, police check, safety checks and referees’ reports. (You may also be required to sit literacy,
As part of the application
numeracy,process you
and IELTS will be required to disclose any criminal convictions.
assessments.)
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) 150 150 26
Bachelor of Education
(BEd(Tchg)) 3 (Teaching English 150 150 26
Bachelor of Education (Teaching)
to Speakers of Other Languages) 150 Subject to satisfactory interview, police check, safety150 checks and referees’ reports. (You may also be required
26 to sit literacy,
(BEd(Tchg)) 3
(BEd(TESOL)) (Semester Two intake only.) As part of the application process you will be required
numeracy, andtoIELTS
disclose any criminal convictions.
Subject to satisfactory interview, police check, safety checks andassessments.)
referees’ reports. (You may also be required to sit literacy,
Bachelor
Bachelor ofofEngineering
Education(Honours)
(Teaching English 260 with
150 17 external Level 3 credits in Calculus numeracy,
310 with 150 andand
Mathematics IELTS assessments.)
Physics at A Levels 32 with Mathematics26
to Speakers
(BE(Hons)) 4, 5,of
6 Other Languages)
Bachelor of Education (Teaching English and 16 external
150 Level 3 credits in Physics 150 and Physics at HL level
26
(BEd(TESOL))
to Speakers
Bachelor of Fine of(Semester
Other Two intake only.)
Languages)
Arts (BFA) 150
As part of the application
150
process you will be required to disclose any criminal
26
convictions.
(BEd(TESOL)) (Semester Two intake10 only.) As part of the application process you will be required to disclose any criminal convictions.
Bachelor ofofGlobal
Bachelor Studies (BGlobalSt)
Engineering (Honours) 210 with
260a with
minimum of 16 Credits
17 external Levelin3each of three
credits 230. Study of310
in Calculus an with
additional language and
Mathematics is encouraged.
Physics at A28. Study of an 32 with Mathematics
Levels
(BE(Hons)) 4, 5, 6 subjects
and from
16 the NCEALevel
external approved subject
3 credits list.
in Physics additional languageand
is Physics at HL level
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 260 with 17 external Level 3 credits in Calculus
Study of an additional language is encouraged. 310 with Mathematics and Physics at A Levels 32 with
encouraged. Mathematics
(BE(Hons))
Bachelor
4, 5, 6
of Fine Arts (BFA) and
150 16 external Level 3 credits in Physics 150 and
26 Physics at HL level
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) 250 with a minimum of 18 credits in one of 300 with one of Classical Studies, English, 33
Bachelor of
Bachelor of Global
Fine Arts (BFA) (BGlobalSt)10Classical
Studies 150 Studies,
210 English, Geography,
with a minimum History,
of 16 Credits in each ofGeography,
three 230.150
History and one
Study of anofadditional
Biology, Chemistry,
language is encouraged. 26 Study of an
28.
History of Art, Social Studies or Te Reo Māorisubject
(or or Physics at full A Level
Bachelor of Global Studies (BGlobalSt)10Te Reosubjects
210 with afrom
Rangatira)
the NCEA
minimum of 16approved
and a minimum Credits in each
of 18 credits
list.
in of three 230. Study of an additional language is encouraged. additional
28. Study oflanguage
an is
Study of an additional language is encouraged. encouraged.
one ofsubjects from the NCEA
Biology, Chemistry approved subject list.
or Physics additional language is
Bachelor Study of an additional language is encouraged. encouraged.
Bachelor ofofLaws
Health
(LLBSciences
(Part I)) 7 (BHSc) At LLB250
Partwith a minimum
I, students of 18 for
must apply credits in one
a conjoint of or concurrent
degree 300 with one(LLB
degrees of Classical
Part I andStudies, English,
another degree programme). 33
Bachelor Classical
with aStudies, English, Geography,in oneHistory, Geography,
300 with oneHistory and one of Biology, Chemistry,
Bachelor ofofMusic
Health Sciences (BHSc)
(BMus) 150 250 minimum of 18 credits of 150 of Classical Studies, English,
26 33
History ofStudies,
Classical Art, Social Studies
English, or Te ReoHistory,
Geography, Māori (or or Physics atHistory
Geography, full A Level
and one of Biology, Chemistry, 8
EntryTe Reo Rangatira)
to Creative Practice:and a minimum
Classical; Jazz; orof 18Māori
credits
Popular Musicinis subject to the qualitative evaluation of an audition portfolio.
History of Art, Social Studies or Te Reo (or or Physics at full A Level
Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) one
230 with aof
Te Reo Biology,
minimum ofChemistry
Rangatira) 18 and inorone
a minimum
credits Physics
of of 18 credits in one of Classical Studies, English,
280 with 31
Bachelor of Laws (LLB (Part I)) 7 Classical
one Studies,
At LLB Part English,
of Biology, Geography,
Chemistry
I, students must History,
or apply
Physics Geography,
for a conjoint History
degree and one of Biology,
or concurrent degreesChemistry,
(LLB Part I and another degree programme).
History of Art, Social Studies or Te Reo Māori (or or Physics at full A Level
Bachelor
Bachelor of
of Laws
Music(LLB (Part I))
(BMus)
7
AtRangatira)
150
Te Reo LLB Part and
I, students must
a minimum apply
of 18 forina conjoint degree
credits 150or concurrent degrees (LLB Part I and another degree 26programme).
one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor of Music (BMus) 150
Entry to Creative Practice: Classical; Jazz; or Popular 150 26 portfolio.8
Music is subject to the qualitative evaluation of an audition
Bachelor of Property (BProp)2 180 190 27
Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) Entry to Creative
230 with a minimumPractice: Classical;
of 18 credits Jazz;
in one ofor Popular 280
Music is subject
with to the qualitative
one of Classical evaluation of an audition
Studies, English, 31 portfolio.
8

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

9
280 310 33
Bachelor of Science
- Biomedical Nursing (BNurs) Classical Studies, English, Geography,
230 with a minimum of 18 credits in one of History, Geography, History and one of Biology,
280 with one of Classical Studies, English,Chemistry, 31
History
ClassicalofStudies,
Art, Social Studies
English, or Te ReoHistory,
Geography, Māori (or or Physics atHistory
Geography, full A Level
and one of Biology, Chemistry,
- Food Science and Nutrition 200 Te Reo Rangatira) and a minimum of 18 credits
200
History of Art, Social Studies or Te Reo Māori (or in or Physics at full A Level 28
one of Biology,
Te Reo Rangatira)Chemistry or Physics
and a minimum of 18 credits in
- all other majors/specialisations 165 170 26
Bachelor one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor ofofSocial
Property
Work(BProp) 150 180 190 27
2
(BSW)3 150 26
Bachelor of
Bachelor of Science
Property(BSc)
(BProp)
9 2
180 190
310reports. Interviews and IELTS or TOEFL internet-based test 27
280to a satisfactory police check, safety checks, and referees’
Subject 33
(iBT)
-Bachelor
Biomedical Science
of Science (BSc) 9
280 may be 310
required. 33
-Bachelor
Biomedical Science
of Sport, Health and Physical 150 150 26
- Food Science and Nutrition 200 200 28
Education (BSportHPE) 3

--Bachelor
Food
all Science
other and Nutrition
of majors/specialisations
Urban Planning (Honours)
200
180 165 190
200
170 27
28
26
-(BUrbPlan(Hons))
all otherofmajors/specialisations
Bachelor Social Work (BSW)3 165
150 170
150 26
26
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)3 150
Subject to a satisfactory police check, safety checks,150 26
and referees’ reports. Interviews and IELTS or TOEFL internet-based test (iBT)
Page 16
Subject to a satisfactory police check, safety checks, andmay be required.
referees’ reports. Interviews and IELTS or TOEFL internet-based test (iBT)
Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical 150 150 may be required. 26
3
Conjoint programmes
Applicants must achieve the greater of the two rank scores for their selected programmes and must meet the entry requirements for both programmes.
Not all degree programmes have conjoint options.

Programme NCEA (Level 3) Cambridge International IB

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 275 330 36
conjoints
Bachelor of Arts conjoints 210 230 28
Bachelor of Commerce conjoints 210 230 28
Bachelor of Communication conjoints 210 230 28
Bachelor of Design conjoints 210 230 28
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 275 with 17 external Level 3 credits in Calculus 330 with Mathematics and Physics at A 36 with Mathematics and Physics at
conjoints and 16 external Level 3 credits in Physics Levels HL level
Bachelor of Fine Arts conjoints 210 230 28
Bachelor of Global Studies conjoints 210 with a minimum of 16 credits in each 230. Study of an additional language is 28. Study of an additional language is
of three subjects from the NCEA approved encouraged. encouraged.
subject list. Study of an additional language
is encouraged.
Bachelor of Health Sciences conjoints 250 with a minimum of 18 credits in one 300 with one of Classical Studies, 33
of Classical Studies, English, Geography, English, Geography, History and one of
History, History of Art, Social Studies or Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at full A
Te Reo Māori (or Te Reo Rangatira) and a Level
minimum of 18 credits in one of Biology,
Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor of Laws (Part I) conjoints Satisfy the conjoint score for the other degree.
Bachelor of Music conjoints 210 230 28
Subject to the qualitative evaluation of:
• Creative Practice: Classical – an audition portfolio8
• Creative Practice: Jazz – an audition portfolio8
• Creative Practice: Popular Music – an audition portfolio8

Bachelor of Nursing conjoints 230 with a minimum of 18 credits in one 280 with one of Classical Studies, 31
of Classical Studies, English, Geography, English, Geography, History and one of
History, History of Art, Social Studies or Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at full A
Te Reo Māori (or Te Reo Rangatira) and a Level
minimum of 18 credits in one of Biology,
Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor of Property conjoints 210 230 28
Bachelor of Science conjoints 210 230 28

Applicants for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) must first complete Year 1 of either the BHSc or the BSc in Biomedical Science, or have completed
another degree approved by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) should first complete Year 1 of either the BHSc or the BSc in various majors including Biomedical Science, Exercise
Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology or Physiology, or have completed another degree approved by the Faculty of Medical and Health
Sciences.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) must first complete the set courses from the common year of the BSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent) or have
completed another degree approved by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) (BMedImag(Hons)) must first complete the required Year 1 courses of the BSc.

1. Māori and Pacific applicants, and applicants from refugee or low socio-economic backgrounds, or with declared disabilities, who achieve University Entrance (UE), will be
admitted to the BA Targeted Admission Scheme with NCEA or Cambridge International rank scores of 120–149 or an IB score of 24–25. Equity applicants with rank scores of
119 or below and all other applicants with rank scores of 129 or below may be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be referred to an appropriate foundation programme.
Other applicants with UE and NCEA or Cambridge International rank scores of 130–149 will be considered for conditional admission to the BA. 2. For more information on the
Targeted Admission Scheme for Business School programmes please see business.auckland.ac.nz/tas 3. School-leaver Māori, Pacific students, students with disabilities, students
from refugee backgrounds and students from low socio-economic backgrounds who achieve the UE standard and meet other requirements will be admitted to the programmes in
the Faculty of Education and Social Work through the Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS). 4. Subject to places being available in the programme; NCEA students with a lower rank
score may be accepted. Students who have achieved the majority Year 13 external modules in both Calculus and Physics may also be considered. 5. For Cambridge International
students, AS Mathematics and Physics may be accepted based on the level of grade achieved. For IB students, SL Physics and SL Mathematics “Analysis and Approaches” may
be accepted based on level of grade achieved. SL Mathematics “Applications and interpretation” will not be accepted. 6. The Faculty of Engineering will consider admission for
students who missed out on admission to BE(Hons) who are able to demonstrate sufficient ability in Engineering-related and approved study in the Bachelor of Science (BSc)
programme. 7. Applicants for Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Part II must first complete LLB Part I. Places in LLB Part II are limited, and are allocated on the basis of each applicant’s
grades in LLB Part I and their non-Law course results (Law GPA). The Law GPA required to guarantee entry to LLB Part II will not be higher than 6.5 (equivalent to a grade midway
between B+ and A-). 8. An audition can include evaluations of one or more recorded and/or live elements. creative.auckland.ac.nz/apply-music creative.auckland.ac.nz/apply-
dance-studies 9. Māori and Pacific applicants and other equity target groups with an NCEA rank score greater than or equal to 140 (Cambridge International 130, IB 25). Māori
and Pacific applicants and other equity target groups with an NCEA rank score greater than or equal to 220 (Cambridge International 260, IB 29). Māori and Pacific applicants
and other equity target groups with an NCEA rank score greater than or equal to 260 (Cambridge International 310, IB 33). Māori and Pacific applicants and other equity target
groups with an NCEA rank score less than 140 and UE will be conditionally admitted to the BSc, dependant on successful completion of the UniBound (Academic Enrichment
Programme) (passing all courses). 10. Māori and Pacific applicants, and applicants from refugee or low socio-economic backgrounds, or with declared disabilities, who achieve
University Entrance (UE), will be admitted to the BGlobalSt Targeted Admission Scheme with an NCEA rank score of 180 or higher or a Cambridge International rank score of 190
or higher or an IB score of 27. Applicants with scores lower than this will be referred to other programmes, as appropriate.

NB: ' Undergraduate programme admission requirements for school leavers who have achieved University
Entrance' is an excerpt from the University of Auckland 'Undergraduate Prospectus 2023', for page
references see prospectus. 103

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Further information regarding individual programme requirements can be obtained from faculty websites and handbooks.
If you are applying for conjoint programmes you will need to meet the subject requirements for both degrees, and gain a sufficiently high
ranking for selection.
The University of Auckland has taken all steps to ensure that the information on this page is correct but notes that changes may occur.
Please refer to The University of Auckland website for updated information.

Please note that entry scores for Auckland University programmes are reviewed every year. They are likely to change
for a number of programmes.

PEOPLE TO SEE FOR SUBJECT ADVICE

People you can see for advice about your course selection here at school are your Dean or our Careers counsellors who have information
on a huge variety of careers and tertiary courses. They are available on (09) 820 1729 and are happy to talk with parents.

Subject Teacher Subject Teacher

ARTS PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Art Photography - Years 12 and 13 Ms Earwaker Health Education Mr Hita
Visual Arts - Years 11, 12 and 13 Ms Watt Outdoor Education Ms Goldthorpe
Dance Miss Schmidt Physical Education Mrs Davies
Drama Mrs Norton SCIENCE
Music Dr Garner Biology Miss Lane
COMMERCE Chemistry Dr Berry
Accounting Mr Kemp Horticulture Mr Irwin
Economics Mr Kemp Human Biology Miss Lane
Business Studies Mr Kemp Physics Mr Herber
ENGLISH Science Mr Stephen
Year 11 Mr McColl SOCIAL SCIENCE
Year 12 Mr McColl Art History Ms Hanna / Mrs Parker
Year 13 Mr McColl Classical Studies Ms Watts
Media Studies Miss Ackerman Geography Mr van den Hoeven
ESOL History Ms Fraser
ESOL Mrs Dayal Psychology Dr Pinder
LANGUAGES Travel and Tourism Mrs Dann
French Mr Palmer TECHNOLOGY
Japanese Ms Ishihara Food and Soft Materials Mrs Khan
Māori Ms Howell Resistant Materials Mrs Nicholson
Samoan Mr Eneliko All Technology Mr Bartlett
Spanish Miss E Pena Portela Innovation Programme Mr Prasad
MATHEMATICS TRANSITION
Year 11 Mathematics and Statistics Mr Mazid Employment Skills Mrs Birkhead
(all courses)
Year 12 Mathematics and Statistics Mr Mazid
(all courses)
Year 13 Mathematics and Statistics Mr Mazid
(all courses)

For further information on the entry requirements for the following institutions, please contact them directly or see any of our
Careers Counsellors

Auckland University www.auckland.ac.nz/admissions 0800 616 263

AUT University www.aut.ac.nz 0800 288 864
Canterbury University www.canterbury.ac.nz 03 364 2993
Lincoln University www.lincoln.ac.nz 03 325 2811
Massey University www.massey.ac.nz 09 443 9700
Waikato University www.waikato.ac.nz 0800 924 5286
Otago University www.otago.ac.nz 09 373 9704
Victoria University www.vuw.ac.nz 0800 842 864

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EXPLAINING THE COURSE PROFILES
The courses are grouped in learning areas. For each course you need to check:
 the entry requirements
 where the subject leads to
 the number and type of credits offered

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
These are shown in a table at the start of each learning area grouping. The table shows the minimum requirement for entry
into each course. This may include a certain number of credits from a named subject, and/ or certain specific standards from
the previous level.

CHOOSING THE BEST SUBJECTS FOR YOU

It is important that you choose a group of subjects that not only give you the best chance of achieving well but also provide
openings for future learning. Taking the courses with the most credits is not always the best way to achieve well. To give you
information about the subjects offered we have coded them as shown. Many students will take a mix of different course types.
Full courses
 A full academic course preparing student comprehensively for study at the next level in the
subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 that prepares students comprehensively for further study at
tertiary level. Results from these subjects can be used to measure quality of achievement for
restricted entry courses at university.
Core courses
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in
Year 11 and Year 12 core courses to allow progress into the full course at the next level. Students
taking these courses can meet the University Entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
Entry courses
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students
taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of some tertiary courses, apprenticeships
or their first employment.

SUBJECT PROFILE: EXAMPLE

For each subject there is a profile grid showing the course type, the type of standards used to assess student achievement,
and the number and type of credits offered.
For example the profile below for Year 12 Horticultural Science gives the following information:
 it is a full course
 it is a level 2 course
 a total of 23 credits are offered
 of these 7 credits are from unit standards, 4 credits are from internally assessed achievement standards and 12 credits
are from externally assessed achievement standards
 the course has five modules
 to enter the course a student must have 16 Level 1 credits in Science, Horticultural Science or Geography.
 the course leads to Year 13 Horticultural Science

YEAR 12 HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE 12 HOR

l e
Entry Requirements: 16 credits in Level 1 Horticultural Science or equivalent in Science or Geography.

p LEVEL 2

m
CREDITS AVAILABLE 

a
Internal External Internal

Ex
Achievement Standards 4 12 Unit Standards 7 Total Credits 23
Achievement Standards

Course Description: The course is taught in five modules: plant propagation (plant production), plant productivity (plant development),
environmental resource management, soil science, and landscape design. There are also additional STAR courses in landscaping and
GroSafe qualifications.
Leads to: 13 HOR

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ARTS LEARNING AREA
Pathway Charts
Art and Design Department Page 21
Music Department Page 23
Performing Arts Department Page 27

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PAGE

10 ART Year 10 Visual Art Satisfactory completion of Year 9 Visual Art. 21
11 ART Year 11 NCEA Visual Art Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Art. Minimum of A4 for all 21
standards.
12 APD Year 12 NCEA Visual Art Design 18 credits from Level 1 Visual Art. 21
12 APA Year 12 NCEA Visual Art Painting 22
12 APO Year 12 NCEA Visual Art Photography 22
13 APD Year 13 NCEA Visual Art Design 20 credits from Level 2 Visual Art Design/Painting. 22
13 APA Year 13 NCEA Visual Art Painting 20 credits from Level 2 Visual Art Design/Painting. 23
13 APO Year 13 NCEA Visual Art Photography 20 credits from Level 2 Visual Art Photography. 23

10 MUS Year 10 Music Satisfactory completion of 9 MUS or successful interview 24

with the Director of Music.
11 CMU Year 11 CAIE Music Satisfactory completion of 10 MUS. 24
12 CMU Year 12 CAIE Music Satisfactory progress in 11 CMU, 11 MUS. 25
13 CMU Year 13 CAIE Music Satisfactory progress in 12 CMU. 25
11 MUS Year 11 NCEA Music Satisfactory completion of 10 MUS. 25
11 MCT Year 11 Music Technology Satisfactory completion of 10 MUS or successful interview 26
with the Director of Music.
12 MUS Year 12 NCEA Music Satisfactory progress in 11MUS, 11CMU or 11MCT. 26
12 MCT Year 12 Music Technology Satisfactory completion of 11 MUS or successful interview 26
with the Director of Music.
13 MUS Year 13 NCEA Music Satisfactory progress in 12MUS, 12CMU or 12MCT. 27

10 DSE Year 10 Dance Satisfactory completion of the Year 9 Dance course or by 27

successful interview/audition with the Director of Dance.
11 DSE Year 11 NCEA Dance Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Dance course or by 28
successful interview/audition with the Director of Dance.
12 DSE Year 12 NCEA Dance 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 Dance. This must include 6 internal 28
credits from AS90858 and 4 credits from AS90860, or by
interview/audition with the Director of Dance.
13 DSE Year 13 NCEA Dance 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 Dance. This must include 4 internal 28
credits from AS91205 and 4 external credits from AS91211.
10 DRA Year 10 Drama Satisfactory completion of the Year 9 Drama course or by 29
successful interview/audition with the Director of Drama.
11 DRA Year 11 NCEA Drama Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Drama or by audition. 29
12 DRA Year 12 NCEA Drama 13 credits from Level 1 Drama including 1.1 or 1.2, and 1.4 & 1.6 29
or by successful interview/audition with the Director of Drama.
13 DRA Year 13 NCEA Drama 14 credits from Level 2 Drama including 2.1 or 2.2 and 2.6 or 30
by successful interview/audition with the Director of Drama.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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 ART & DESIGN DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS
YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

PAINTING ART PAINTING

12 APA 13 APA
 Level 2  Level 3

VISUAL ART ART DESIGN ART DESIGN

11 ART 12 APD 13 APD
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

ART PHOTOGRAPHY ART PHOTOGRAPHY

12 APO 13 APO
 Level 2  Level 3

YEAR 10 VISUAL ART 10 ART

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 9 Art course.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 4 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 4
Course Description: Drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture form the basis of the course. Students will gain an
understanding of the methods and processes by which art works are made.
Assessment: Continual assessment on assignment work.

YEAR 11 VISUAL ART 11 ART

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Art course (minimum of A4 for all standards).
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 10 Achievement Standards 12 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: This course includes drawing, printmaking and painting. The course is assessed using three achievement
standards.
 Using drawing methods.
 Developing ideas in two disciplines.
 Producing a body of artwork (Folio).
Students produce artwork, submitted in an A3 clearfile, for internal assessment, and on folio boards for external assessment.
Throughout the year students will work with a wide range of media, styles and techniques to improve their skills and develop
their ideas into original artworks.
Leads to: 12 APA, 12 APD, 12 APO

YEAR 12 VISUAL ART DESIGN 12 APD

Entry Requirements: 18 credits in Level 1 Visual Art.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 12 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: This course is assessed using four achievement standards. They cover:
 Understanding of methods and ideas from established design practice.
 Using drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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 Generating and developing ideas using drawing processes and procedures appropriate to design.
 Producing a body of work within Design to show understanding or art making conventions.
Students work through a series of practical assignments that aim to develop their observation, media, compositional,
technical and stylistic skills.
Leads to: 13 APD and/or 13 APO

YEAR 12 VISUAL ART PAINTING 12 APA

Entry Requirements: 18 credits in Level 1 Visual Art.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 8 Achievement Standards 12 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: The course is assessed using three achievement standards. They cover:
 Using drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to Painting.
 Generating and developing ideas using drawing processes and procedures in Painting.
 Producing a body of work within painting to show understanding of art making conventions.
Students work through a series of practical assignments that aim to develop their observation, media, compositional,
technical and stylistic skills.
Leads to: 13 APA and/or 13 APD

YEAR 12 VISUAL ART PHOTOGRAPHY 12 APO

Entry Requirements: 18 credits in Level 1 Visual Art.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 12 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: This course is assessed using four achievement standards.They cover:
 Understanding of methods and ideas from established photographic practice.
 Using drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography.
 Generating and developing ideas using drawing processes and procedures appropriate to photography.
 Producing a body of work within Photography to show understanding or art making conventions.
Students work through a series of practical assignments that aim to develop their observation, media, compositional,
technical and stylistic skills.
Leads to: 13 APO and/or 13 APD

YEAR 13 VISUAL ART DESIGN 13 APD

Entry Requirements: 13 APD - 20 credits in Level 2 Art Design, or Level 2 Photography.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 8 Achievement Standards 14 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students work through a series of practical assignments that aim to develop their observation, media,
composition and stylistic skills. They explore a wide range of ideas before selecting their own design brief and course of study.
Students work toward the completion of a portfolio which aims to develop their skills and ideas based upon contemporary
practice.
This course is assessed using three achievement standards. They cover:
 using drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions.
 clarifying ideas using drawing.
 producing a body of work within Design. (Folio)
Leads to: Tertiary study in Visual Arts/Architecture/Design.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 13 VISUAL ART PAINTING 13 APA
Entry Requirements: 13 APA - 20 credits at Merit level in Level 2 Art Painting.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 8 Achievement Standards 14 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students work through a series of practical assignments that aim to develop their observation, media,
composition and stylistic skills. They explore a wide range of ideas before selecting their own painting theme and course
of study. Students work toward the completion of a portfolio which aims to develop their skills and ideas based upon
contemporary practice.
This course is assessed using three achievement standards. They cover:
 using drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions.
 clarifying ideas using drawing.
 producing a body of work within Painting. (Folio)
Leads to: Tertiary study in Visual Arts/Architecture/Design.

YEAR 13 VISUAL ART PHOTOGRAPHY 13 APO

Entry Requirements: 20 credits in Level 2 Visual Art Photography.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 14 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 26
Course Description: Students work through a number of artist model-based assignments that aim to heighten perceptual
ability while extending and refining skills learnt in Year 12 Photography. Students work toward the completion of a portfolio
which aims to explore an individually selected theme creatively through the application of particular styles of working.
This course is assessed using four achievement standards. They cover:
 Producing a resolved work within a Visual Art cultural context.
 Using drawing conventions to demonstrate understanding photographic conventions.
 Clarifying ideas using drawing.
 Producing a body of work within Photography. (portfolio)
Leads to: Tertiary study in Visual Arts.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS

YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC

11 CMU 12 CMU 13 CMU
 IGCSE  AS  A2

MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC

11 MUS 12 MUS 13 MUS
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

MUSIC MUSIC
11 MCT 12 MCT
 Level 1  Level 2

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 10 MUSIC 10 MUS
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of 9 MUS or a successful interview with the Director of Music.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 4 Total Credits 4
Course Description: 10 MUS caters for students with interests in a wide variety of musical styles and instruments as the
course encompasses music from the Classical periods as well as jazz and popular music styles. All students must be learning
an instrument in school or privately. Hip Hop and Composition will be assessed as assignments. There will be an exam at the
end of the year assessing theory and aural skills. Solo and Group performance will be assessed practically. Music Technology
will be assessed with two practical assignments on Midi software (BandLab), Notation Software (Sibelius) and in-class tests.
Students are marked on eight units of work:
1) Solo Performance
2) Group Performance
3) Composition
4) Hip Hop
5) Music Theory
6) Aural Skills
7) Music Technology - Notation Software
8) Music Technology - Sequencing Software
Leads to: 11 MUS, 11 CMU, 11 MCT

SENIOR MUSIC
There are three music pathways offered in the senior levels; NCEA Music, CAIE Music and NCEA Music Technology. Each
pathway is designed to focus on building skills in students’ areas of interests and strengths within the subject. Students may
perform on any instrument, including voice, for any pathway.
NCEA Music Technology combines unit standards and achievement standards to provide a course focusing on building
technical skills. This course is for students who are interested in music production, recording and sound engineering. While
playing an instrument is important, it is not necessary to play as a soloist. Instrumental skills are used instead to play in
groups and to input sounds into software programmes.
In both NCEA and CAIE Music, the focus is on developing students’ ability to create music through performance and
composition. In NCEA, students also build research and theory skills, create arrangements and develop ensemble skills.
In addition to performance and composition, students following the CAIE pathway will study a broad range of musical styles,
from World Music to jazz, pop/rock and classical. While IGCSE and AS offers breadth of study, A level music offers the ability
for students to specialise in their choice of two of three key areas; Performance, Composition, or Investigation.
While the Music Technology course is industry focused, the inclusion of Achievement standards provides a possible pathway
back to the NCEA course if desired, as well as university entrance credits. Both NCEA and CAIE Music prepare students well
for tertiary study. All students must be learning an instrument either through our free itinerant instrumental programme or
through private lessons.

YEAR 11 MUSIC (IGCSE) 11 CMU 

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of 10 MUS.
Course Description: Students must have learnt an instrument for at least two years and be prepared to continue with lessons.
Students will listen to, perform and compose music.
Course Outline:
Listening (40%)
 Identifying and commenting on a range of music from cultures in different countries
 Knowledge and understanding of one Western Prescribed Work and one Prescribed Focus from a non-Western culture
 Aural awareness, perception and discrimination in relation to Western music of the baroque, classical, romantic and
20th Century periods
Performing (30%)
 Technical competence on one or more instruments
 Interpretative understanding of the music performed
Composing (30%)
 Discrimination and imagination in free composition
 Notation, using staff notation and, if appropriate, other suitable systems
Assessment: Listening is assessed in an external examination. Performing and Composing are assessed internally and moderated
by CAIE.
Leads to: AS Music or 12 MUS
FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 12 MUSIC (AS) 12 CMU 
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory progress in 11 CMU, 11 MUS.
Course Description: The AS course is broken into 2 components.
Component 1 is assessed externally in the end of year exam session. Students will listen and respond to music of the Western
tradition. The component focuses on three different areas:
1) Compositional Techniques and Performance Practice
2) Understanding Music
3) Connecting Music
Component 2 is coursework. There are two compulsory elements: performing and composing
Assessment:
External exam: 60%
Coursework: 40% Assessed internally and moderated by CAIE.
Leads to: A2 Music or 13 MUS

YEAR 13 MUSIC (A2) 13 CMU 

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory progress in 12 CMU.
Course Description: Students choose 2 out 3 available components.
Component 3 – Performing
Candidates will be required to perform music that reflects a single focus from any tradition on any instrument (or voice).
The programme should be performed on a single occasion and must be introduced by the candidate, orally, giving a brief
explanation how individual items reflect the focus.
Component 4 – Composing
A single composition (or a group of shorter related pieces conceived as a whole) for any instrument, voice or combination,
lasting between 8 and 12 minutes.
Component 5 – Investigation and Report
The topic for investigation must have a clearly-discernible link with Performing (Component 3) or Composing (Component 4)
which the candidate is submitting for assessment at the same time. The core findings of the candidate’s investigation must be
supported by an accompanying cassette/CD of recorded examples, carefully chosen and explained.
Assessment: Each Component contributes 25% of the A level final grade. Components 1 and 2 from 12CMU make up the
remainder of the full A level.
Leads to: Tertiary level study in classical and jazz music disciplines, performance, composition or musicology.

YEAR 11 MUSIC 11 MUS

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory performance in 10 MUS. Students must have learnt a musical instrument or voice for at
least three years, either through the itinerant programme in Year 9 or 10 classroom Music or privately. They should also be
prepared to continue lessons. If learning privately, confirmation from the tutor will be required. Any style of music performance
is acceptable, eg jazz, rock, classical etc.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 22 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 26
Course Description: Students complete four achievement standards.
1) Solo Performance AS (6)
2) Group Performance AS (4)
3) Composition AS (6)
4) Music Works AS (6)
5) Score Reading (4) External
Leads to 12MUS, 12MCT or 12CMU

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 11 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY 11 MCT
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of 10 MUS or successful interview with the Director of Music. Students must learn
an instrument, either through the free school itinerant programme or privately throughout the duration of study in this course.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 10 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 14 Total Credits 24
Course Description: This course is suitable for students interested in the production, technology and performance side of
music. It is primarily made up of unit standards, with some achievement standards. In order to change from this course to
Level 2 Music (NCEA), the student must gain an Achieve or higher in the Group Performance and Composition standards.
Students who have obtained the Level 1 Music Technology unit standards in Year 10 will do the level 2 standard. Students
complete two achievement standards and four unit standards.
1) Participate and communicate in a team US (2)
2) Music Technology US - Notation (3)
3) Music Technology US - Sequencing (3)
4) Sound Technology in Performance US (4)
5) Group Performance AS (4)
6) Composition AS (6)
7) Performing Arts Production US (2)
Leads to: 12 MUS or 12 MCT

YEAR 12 MUSIC 12 MUS

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory performance in 11MUS, 11CMU or 11MCT. Students must have learnt a musical instrument
or voice for at least three years, and be prepared to continue lessons either privately or through the itinerant system. If
learning privately, confirmation from the tutor will be required. Any style of music performance is acceptable, eg jazz, rock,
classical etc. They will also choose between solo or group performance.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18-20 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 6 Total Credits 28-30
Course Description: Students complete five achievement standards and two unit standards.
1a) Solo Performance AS (6) or:
1b) Group Performance AS (4)
2) Composition AS (6)
3) Investigate an aspect of NZ Music AS (4)
4) Instrumentation AS (4)
5) Music Technology Notation US (3)
6) Music Technology Sequencing US (3)
7) Score Reading AS (4) External
Leads to: 13 MUS

YEAR 12 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY 12 MCT

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of 11 MUS or successful interview with the Director of Music. Students must learn
an instrument, either through the school itinerant programme or privately, throughout the duration of study in this course.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 16 Total Credits 30
Course Description: : This course is suitable for students interested in the production, technology and performance side of
music. It is primarily made up of unit standards, with some achievement standards. In order to change from this course to
Level 3 Music (NCEA), the student must gain an Achieve or higher in the Group Performance and Composition standards.
Students will take the Level 3 Music Technology Notation and Sequencing standards.
1) Music Technology Notation US (4)
2) Music Technology Sequencing US (4)
3) Sound Technology in Performance US (4)
4) Music Technology Research US (4)
5) Group Performance AS (4)
6) Composition (Songwriting) AS (6)
7) Investigate New Zealand Music AS (4)
Leads to: 13 MUS
FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 13 MUSIC 13 MUS
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory performance in 12MUS, 12CMU or 12MCT. Students must have learnt a musical instrument
or voice for at least four years, either through the itinerant programme or privately, and be prepared to continue lessons. If
learning privately, confirmation from the tutor will be required. Any style of music performance is acceptable, eg jazz, rock,
classical etc. Students select standards from those on offer under the supervision of the teacher to build a course suited to
their needs and skills. An external standard is necessary if a student wishes to gain endorsement.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 42 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 14 Total Credits 20-60
Course Description: Students will select a course from the standards below with a minimum of 20 credits.
Once selected standards are completed students will have the option of completing more to increase their rank score.
Standards included in this course are:
1) Solo performance AS (8)
2) Group Performance AS (4)
3) Score Reading AS (4) External
4) Performance on a second instrument AS (4)
5) Composition AS (8)
6) Songwriting AS (8)
7) Music Technology Notation US (4)
8) Music Technology Sequencing US (4)
9) Sound Technology in Performance US (6)
10) Research AS (6)
11) Arranging AS (4)
Leads to: Music related tertiary or practical/theoretical music study (University, MAINZ or SAE)

PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS

YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA

11 DRA 12 DRA 13 DRA
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

DANCE DANCE DANCE

11 DSE 12 DSE 13 DSE
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

YEAR 10 DANCE 10 DSE

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 9 Dance course or by successful interview/audition with the
Director of Dance.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 4 Total Credits 4
Course Description: This course is designed to align with the four Curriculum Dance strands at Level 5 stated in the New
Zealand Arts Curriculum. These are:
 Developing Practical Knowledge in Dance
 Developing Ideas in Dance
 Communicating and Interpreting Dance
 Understanding Dance in Context
The course allows students to develop skill in choreography and performance. This includes, technique, choreographic
processes and performance practices. The elements and devices of dance are used as a tool to demonstrate how learning is
processed. Learning to create choreography and develop confidence is emphasised in this yearly course.
CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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Assessment: Each term you will be assessed on the set units of work. There will be written work associated with most units,
and this will be completed throughout the year.
Leads to: The course is a foundation for the NCEA Dance programmes offered at Years 11, 12 and 13.

YEAR 11 DANCE 11 DSE

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Dance course or by successful interview/audition with the
Director of Dance.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 20 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: The content of the course is aligned with the four Curriculum Dance strands at Level 6 as stated in the
New Zealand Arts Curriculum. These are:
 Developing Practical Knowledge in Dance
 Developing Ideas in Dance
 Communicating and Interpreting Dance
 Understanding Dance in Context
This course is designed to develop student's choreography, performance skills and content knowledge at Level 1. The
subject covers dance theory and practical to develop critical thinking. Appropriate gear is a course requirement. Students
are required to commit to lunchtime rehearsals and take an active role in evening performances throughout the year.
The four Achievement Standards cover dance technique, the elements of dance, collaborative learning and dance
performance.
There will be a written examination during Term 3 and 4.
Leads to: 12 DSE

YEAR 12 DANCE 12 DSE

Entry Requirements: 14 credits in NCEA Level 1. This must include 6 internal credits from AS90858 and 4 credits from
AS90860, or by interview/audition with the Director of Dance.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: The content of the course is aligned with the four Curriculum Dance strands at Level 7 as stated in the
New Zealand Arts Curriculum. These are:
 Developing Practical Knowledge in Dance
 Developing Ideas in Dance
 Communicating and Interpreting Dance
 Understanding Dance in Context
This course allows students to develop skill in choreographic process and performance practice. This includes recalling and
reproducing stylistic requirements from a specific genre/style of dance, performance opportunities in and out of school
and acquired technique. Students will be required to commit to lunchtime rehearsals and take an active role in evening
performances across the year. Appropriate gear is a course requirement.
There will be a written examination during Term 2, 3 and 4.
Leads to: 13 DSE

YEAR 13 DANCE 13 DSE

Entry Requirements: 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 and must include 12 internal credits, or by successful interview/audition
with the Director of Dance.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: The content of the course is aligned with the four Curriculum Dance strands at Level 8 as stated in the
New Zealand Arts Currriculum. These are:
 Developing Practical Knowledge in Dance
 Developing Ideas in Dance

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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 Communicating and Interpreting Dance
 Understanding Dance in Context
Dance is a UE approved subject at Level 3. This course allows students to develop skill in choreographic process and
performance practice. This includes producing a choreographic piece, collaboration for ensemble, recalling and reproducing
stylistic requirements from a specific genre/style of dance and performance opportunities in and out of school. Students will
be required to commit to lunchtime rehearsals and take an active role in evening performances across the year. Appropriate
gear is a course requirement.
There will be a written examination during Term 3 and 4.
Leads to: Tertiary Level study and/or professional dance involvement overseas or within the community.

YEAR 10 DRAMA 10 DRA

Entry Requirements: A satisfactory completion of the Year 9 drama course or by successful interview/audition with the
Director of Drama.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 4 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 4
Course Description: The content of this course is designed to fulfil the four drama strands as stated in the drama section of
the New Zealand Arts Curriculum. These are:
 Developing practical knowledge in drama
 Developing ideas in drama
 Communicating and interpreting drama
 Understanding drama in context
During the year you will study the following:
 Exploration of drama elements and conventions, leading to the development and presentation of a devised drama.
 The study of Elizabethan drama leading to a presentation of a Shakespearian extract.
 Exploration of drama techniques, leading to the interpretation and presentation of a given script.
 Demonstrate understanding of a significant play.
 The study of improvisation for performance.
Assessment: Each term you will be assessed on the set unit of work based on one of the four drama strands. There will be
written reflection work associated with each unit. At the end of the year, there will be a written examination.
Leads to: The course is a foundation for the NCEA Drama programmes offered at Years 11, 12 and 13.

YEAR 11 DRAMA 11 DRA

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Drama or by successful interview/audition with the Director of Drama.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students must be aware that presentation of work to an invited audience is part of the course. They
will be required to attend some lunchtime rehearsals during the year, an after-school dress rehearsal and an evening
performance. The five achievement standards cover drama techniques, drama elements and conventions, devised drama,
theatre study and performance. All practical assessment is supported by written/oral reflections.
Four achievement standards will be internally assessed and one achievement standard will be externally assessed. There
will be a written examination both at the half year and end of year to help prepare students for the externally assessed
achievement standard.
The external standard (worth 4 credits) is based on the review of a live performance and students will be given the opportunity
to view professional productions.
Leads to: 12 DRA

YEAR 12 DRAMA 12 DRA

Entry Requirements: 13 credits in NCEA Level 1 including 1.1 or 1.2, and 1.4 & 1.6, or by successful interview/audition with
the Director of Drama.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students must be aware that presentation of work to an invited audience is part of the course. They
will be required to attend some lunchtime rehearsals during the year, an after-school dress rehearsal and an evening
CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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performance. The five achievement standards cover drama techniques, drama elements and conventions, devised drama,
theatre study and performance. All practical assessment is supported by written/oral reflections.
Four achievement standards will be internally assessed and one achievement standard will be externally assessed. There
will be a written examination both at the half year and end of year to help prepare students for the externally assessed
achievement standard.
The external standard (worth 4 credits) is based on the review of a live performance and students will be given the opportunity
to view professional productions.
Scholarship Drama is available for students who meet the entry criteria as specified by the Director of Drama.
Leads to: 13 DRA and Scholarship Drama

YEAR 13 DRAMA 13 DRA

Entry Requirements: 13 credits in NCEA Level 2 from 2.1 or 2.2 and 2.4 and 2.6 or by successful interview/audition with the
Director of Drama.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students must be aware that presentation of work to an invited audience is part of the course. They
will be required to attend some lunchtime rehearsals during the year, an after-school dress rehearsal and an evening
performance. The five achievement standards cover drama techniques, drama elements and conventions, devised drama,
theatre study and performance. All practical assessment is supported by written/oral reflections.
Four achievement standards will be internally assessed and one achievement standard will be externally assessed. There
will be a written examination both at the half year and end of year to help prepare students for the externally assessed
achievement standard.
The external standard (worth 4 credits) is based on the review of a live performance and students will be given the opportunity
to view professional productions.
Scholarship Drama is available for students who meet the entry criteria as specified by the Director of Drama.
Leads to: Tertiary study and/or practical drama involvement in the community.

COMMERCE LEARNING AREA

Commerce Pathway Chart Page 31

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PAGE

10 BUS Year 10 Business Preparation for IGCSE ACC, BUS and Level 1 NCEA ECO, ACC. No restrictions. 32
Studies
11 CAC Year 11 CAIE Grade ‘M’ or higher in Year 10 Mathematics. 32
IGCSE Accounting
12 CAC Year 12 Cambridge IGCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in a suitable subject. 32
AS Accounting
13 CAC Year 13 Cambridge AS Grade ‘D’ or above in Accounting is recommended. 33
A2 Accounting

11 CBS Year 11 Cambridge Satisfactory completion of Year 10 BUS and A4 grade or higher in 33
IGCSE Business English.
Studies
12 CBS Year 12 Cambridge IGCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in a suitable subject. 34
AS Business Studies
13 CBS Year 13 Cambridge AS Grade ‘D’ or above in Business Studies is recommended. 34
A2 Business Studies
11 ACC Year 11 NCEA Grade ‘A4’ or higher in Year 10 Mathematics. 34
Accounting
12 ACC Year 12 NCEA 12 credits in Level 1 ACC. 35
Accounting

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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 13 ACC Year 13 NCEA 12 credits in Level 2 ACC. 35
Accounting
11 ECO Year 11 NCEA A4 grade or higher in Year 10 Mathematics or English. 35
Economics

12 ECO Year 12 NCEA Level 1 NCEA or 12 credits in Level 1 Economics. 36

Economics

13 ECO Year 13 NCEA 12 credits in Level 2 Economics. 36

Economics
11 BUS Year 11 NCEA Satisfactory completion of Year 10. 36
Business Studies
12 BUS Year 12 NCEA 14 or more credits in 11BUS. 37
Business Studies
13 BUS Year 13 NCEA 14 or more credits in 12BUS. 37
Business Studies

COMMERCE DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS

YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING

11 CAC 12 CAC 13 CAC
 IGCSE  AS  A2

BUSINESS STUDIES BUSINESS STUDIES BUSINESS STUDIES

11 CBS 12 CBS 13 CBS
 IGCSE  AS  A2

BUSINESS STUDIES BUSINESS STUDIES BUSINESS STUDIES

11 BUS 12 BUS 13 BUS
 NCEA L1  NCEA L2  NCEA L3

ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING

11 ACC 12 ACC 13 ACC
 NCEA L1  NCEA L2  NCEA L3

ECONOMICS ECONOMICS ECONOMICS

11 ECO 12 ECO 13 ECO
 NCEA L1  NCEA L2  NCEA L3

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 10 BUSINESS STUDIES 10 BUS
Entry Requirements: Open Entry.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 3 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 3
Course Description: This course covers areas which will give students a great introduction to Commerce courses that can be
taken at the senior school including Accounting, Economics and Business Studies at the Cambridge IGCSE and NCEA levels.
The course aims to give students an introduction to the business world and provide practical information, which they can
use when they leave school irrespective of what vocation they choose
Three modules will be covered, covering Accounting, Business Studies and Economics.
 Accounting - It begins by developing a students’ awareness for the need for financial information. It will then move into
the recording, processing and interpreting of accounting information.
 Economics - The course focuses on the interaction between consumers and producers in the marketplace. It also looks
at the theory involved in decision making and budgeting.
 Business Studies - The primary emphasis is on how businesses are developed and operate. Students also cover some
main issues such as marketing, business organization, success and failure and human resources.
Assessment: Each component of the course will be assessed by an assignment as well as common tests. There will be a 2
hour exam at the end of the year.
Leads to: This course leads to Accounting, Economics and Business Studies in the senior school (NCEA or CAIE).

YEAR 11 ACCOUNTING (IGCSE) 11 CAC 

Entry Requirements: Grade ‘M’ or higher in Year 10 Mathematics.
Course Description: This course is aimed at the able Year 11 student. Students will develop an understanding of the
principles, policies, procedures, terminology and techniques used in Accounting. It will help a student to develop skills of
numeracy, literacy, presentation, interpretation, enquiry and communication.
The course is divided into seven topics, both Core and Extended curriculum.
 The Purpose and Functions of Accounting
 Accounting Policies and Principles
 Sources and Recording of Data
 Verification of Accounting Records
 Adjustments required for Final Accounts
 Preparation and Principles of Final Accounts
 Analysis and Interpretation
Assessment: Students must sit two examination papers:
Paper 1 – Structured question paper with 8-12 multiple choice items and short answer questions. Paper 1 will usually consist
of between 4-5 questions drawn from topics across the whole of the syllabus. All questions are compulsory and will mainly
test knowledge and understanding, with some analysis and evaluation. Candidates answer on the question paper.
Paper 2 – Structured question paper. Paper 2 will usually consist of 4-6 questions drawn from topics across the whole of the
syllabus. All questions are compulsory and will test knowledge and understanding, but with an emphasis on analysis and
evaluation. Candidates answer on the question paper.
Leads to: AS Accounting or 12 ACC

YEAR 12 ACCOUNTING (AS) 12 CAC 

Entry Requirements: IGCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in a suitable subject is recommended. 2022 NCEA candidates wanting to
enter this course may apply to the Curriculum Deputy Principal who will consult the Director.
Course Description: The course enables students to
(a) develop an ability to apply accounting concepts, principles and practices;
(b) understand the role of accounting as an information system for monitoring, problem solving and decision making and
the place of accounting in changing economic, social and technological environments;
(c) develop a critical and analytical approach to examining and evaluating accounting policies and practices;
(d) develop skills of communication, analysis, interpretation and presentation of both qualitative and quantitative accounting
information.
The course is divided into four themes with a number of topics within each theme.
The Accounting System

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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Financial Accounting
Financial Reporting and Interpretation
Elements of Managerial Accounting
Assessment: Students are assessed with two external exams
Leads to: A Level Accounting

YEAR 13 ACCOUNTING (A2) 13 CAC 

Entry Requirements: AS Grade ‘D’ or above in Accounting is recommended.
Course Description: Cambridge A Level Accounting is accepted by universities and employers as proof of an understanding of
the main principles of accounting. Successful A and AS Level candidates gain life long skills, including:
 An ability to apply accounting concepts, principles and practices
 An understanding of the role of accounting as an information system for monitoring, problem-solving and decision
making and the place of accounting in changing economic, social and technological environments
 An ability to examine and evaluate accounting policies and practices critically and analytically
 Improved skills of communication, analysis, interpretation and presentation of both qualitative and quantitative
accounting information.
The Accounting System
a) recording financial information
b) accounting principles
c) control systems
Financial Accounting
d) preparation of financial information
e) capital (equity)
f ) business purchase
g) published company accounts
Financial Reporting and Interpretation
h) interpretation and analysis
i) company financing
Elements of Managerial Accounting
j) costing principles and systems
k) budgeting
l) standard costing
m) investment appraisal
Assessment: Students are assessed with two external examinations.

YEAR 11 BUSINESS STUDIES (IGCSE) 11 CBS 

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 BUS and A4 grade or higher in English.
Course Description: The Business Studies course covers five areas:
 Business and the environment in which businesses operate
 Business structure, organisation and control
 Business activities that achieve objectives set for Marketing, Production and Finance
 People in Business - such as management and motivational styles, recruitment, dismissal and redundancy
 Regulating and controlling business activities
The course draws upon business practice at the local, national and global levels and is taught through a blend of theory and
the application of case studies. Students are asked to learn concepts and apply their learnt knowledge to solve problems
encountered by businesses often in an imaginative and creative manner.
Students wishing to undertake the course should have a high degree of competence in Mathematics and have
strong problem solving skills. This is due to the significant amount of essay style questions and given case studies;
concepts such as ratio and break-even analysis, financial ratios, cash flow forecasts, exchange rates, presentation and
interpretation of data are integral parts of the examinations.
Assessment: Is covered in 2 examination papers
Exam Paper 1 - A paper containing short-answer questions and structured/data response questions.
Exam Paper 2 - Candidates will be presented with a business situation or problem, and required to answer questions arising
from it.
Leads to: AS Business Studies or Level 2 NCEA Business Studies.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 12 BUSINESS STUDIES (AS) 12 CBS 
Entry Requirements: IGCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in a suitable subject is recommended.
Course Description: The AS Business Studies course covers seven broad integrated topics of study:
 Business and the Environment – including the nature and need for businesses, economic structure of business, Business
strategy, corporate culture and strategy
 People and Organisations – including the need for and nature of organisational structure, motivation, leadership and
management
 Marketing – including the role of marketing, product portfolio planning, the Marketing Mix
 Operational Management – including the nature and organisation of production, operational efficiency, quality control
and assurance
 Business Finance – including the need for business accounts, what the published accounts contain, analysis of published
accounts, investment appraisal, managing cash flows
 Information for Decision-making – including sources and reliability of information, collection of information, presentation
of information, data analysis and evaluation
Assessment: Students are assessed with two external exams
Leads to: A Level Business Studies or Level 3 NCEA Business Studies.

YEAR 13 BUSINESS STUDIES (A2) 13 CBS 

Entry Requirements: AS Grade ‘D’ or above in Business Studies is recommended.
Course Description: The Business Studies syllabus enables candidates to understand and appreciate the nature and scope
of business, and the role business plays in society.
The syllabus covers economic, environmental, ethical, governmental, legal, social and technological issues, and encourages
a critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value. Candidates examine
the management of organisations and, in particular, the process of decision-making in the context of a dynamic external
environment.
The syllabus is intended to encourage candidates to:
1) understand and appreciate the nature and scope of business, and the role of business in society.
2) develop critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value. This
should involve consideration of the internal workings and management of organisations and, in particular, the
process of decision making in a dynamic external environment.
3) be aware that business behaviour can be studied from the perspective of a range of stakeholders including
customer, manager, creditor, owner/shareholder and employee.
4) be aware of the economic, environmental, ethical, governmental, legal, social and technological issues
associated with business activity.
5 develop skills in:
 Decision-making and problem solving in the light of evaluation;
 The quantification and management of information, where appropriate;
 Effective communication.
The emphasis should be on the application of concepts and issues to the local context (i.e. the candidate’s own country),
where appropriate.
Assessment: Students are assessed with one 3 hour external exam.

YEAR 11 ACCOUNTING 11 ACC

Entry Requirements: Grade ‘M’ or higher in Year 10 Mathematics and English.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 16 Achievement Standards 5 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 21
Course Description: This course gives an introduction to the practical application of accounts for New Zealand businesses.
Students have the opportunity to gain NCEA credits through internal and external assessments.
The aim of the course is to:
 Give students knowledge of accounting, its purpose, its function and place within human activities and how it may serve
individuals.
 Develop students’ skills and understanding in accounting.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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 Enable students to apply their knowledge, understanding and skills to a wide range of situations.
Over the year students will learn to process financial data, prepare financial reports which meet user needs,
analysis and interpret financial reports, make informed decisions, and develop business skills within the
context of individuals, community organisations and businesses. (NZIAS are applied in this course)
Assessment: It will be assessed through a combination of internally assessed and externally examined NCEA Level 1
Achievement Standards.
Leads to: 12 ACC

YEAR 12 ACCOUNTING 12 ACC

Entry Requirements: 12 Level 1 Accounting credits, including a minimum of achievement in one external paper and
achievement in Level 1 English.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 9 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 23
Course Description: NCEA Level 2 Accounting provides students with the practical application of processes as well as the
opportunity to research a real world business’s systems.
Over the year students learn to process accounting data into meaningful information; develop a knowledge and
understanding of the systems and controls required to ensure financial data is accurate; process accounting data using a
commercial accounting software package; prepare financial reports which meet user needs, analyse and interpret financial
reports, and make informed decisions based on financial and non-financial information. (NZIAS are applied in this course).
Assessment: The course is assessed through a combination of internally assessed and externally examined NCEA
Level 2 Achievement Standards.
Leads to: 13 ACC

YEAR 13 ACCOUNTING 13 ACC

Entry Requirements: 12 Level 2 Accounting credits, including a minimum of one achievement in one external paper in L2
Accounting and Achievement in Level 2 English.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 13 Achievement Standards 9 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: The course promotes knowledge and understanding of accounting as a financial language for
partnerships and companies which may be service, trading or manufacturing businesses as well as apply financial knowledge
and skills to practical situations.
Over the year students will expand the processing of accounting data as it relates to partnerships and companies; prepare
financial reports using NZIAS which meet user needs and professional and legal requirements; analyse and interpret financial
reports for New Zealand companies listed on the stock exchange; as well as develop skills used by management for costing.
Assessment: It will be assessed through a combination of internally assessed and externally examined NCEA Level 3
Achievement Standards.

YEAR 11 ECONOMICS 11 ECO

Entry Requirements: A grade or higher in Year 10 Mathematics or English.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 7 Unit Standards 3 Total Credits 22
Course Description: The course comprises five Achievement Standards: two internal and three external. The programme
covers an introduction to Economics, the basic economic problem, consumer demand, producers, production and resources,
producer supply, market interaction and the interdependence between the main sectors of the economy. The course also
includes one unit standard internally assessed on financial literacy.
This course is a useful beginning for any student contemplating doing a commerce degree at a tertiary institution.
Assessment It will be assessed through a combination of internally assessed and externally examined NCEA Level
1 Achievement Standards.
Leads to: 12 ECO

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 12 ECONOMICS 12 ECO
Entry Requirements: 12 credits in Level 1 Economics.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: The content of the course is mainly macroeconomic and covers major macroeconomic issues. It focuses
on the New Zealand economy as a whole and the major economic issues arising from it. This involves looking at the topics of
employment, trade, growth, inflation and equity. A key aim is to improve students’ economic literacy so that they can readily
understand current issues and make valid contributions to economic debate. Assessment This course is assessed through a
combination of internally assessed and externally examined NCEA Level 2 Achievement Standards.
Leads to: 13 ECO

YEAR 13 ECONOMICS 13 ECO

Entry Requirements: 12 credits in Level 2 Economics.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 10 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 4 Total Credits 24
Course Description: Economics looks in depth at the working of a market system. Both the micro and macroeconomic
theory relating to the New Zealand economy are studies. There are three areas of study covering:
 Resource allocation via a market system
 Allocation of resources via the public sector
 Aggregate economic activity and policy
Assessment: It will be assessed through a combination of internally assessed and externally examined NCEA Level
3 Achievement and Unit Standards. NB. Unit standard credits do not count towards University Entrance.

YEAR 11 BUSINESS STUDIES 11 BUS

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Year 10.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 9 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 5 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Studying business enables students to appreciate the issues that challenge businesses and stakeholders.
In a rapidly changing world, it is important that citizens are able to make informed and rational decisions about business matters.
Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience to:
Understanding how, as a results of internal and external factors, small business owners (less than 20 employees) make
operational decisions that have consequences for the success of their business. Plan, carry out, and then review a one-off
business activity, basing recommendations for the future on market feedback.
Business contributes to the development of a culture of enterprise in New zealand and supports our efforts to improve
economic and community well-being. Business Studies creates opportunities for students to:
 understand the integral role of business in society and the economy
 explore enterprise culture
 develop the key competencies of The New Zealand Curriculum and ngā uara me ngā waiaro/values and attitudes
of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa through the fostering of such qualities as initiative, resilience, and resourcefulness
and the skills of problem solving, co-operation, decision making, negotiation and communicating.
 gain knowledge and understanding of good business practice and of business as a productive activity
 acquire greater financial capability
Evidence of an enterprising spirit abounds in New Zealand's history and is an aspect of our multicultural national identity.
Enterprise and business entrepreneurship are essential to New Zealand's economic future.
Assessment: It will be assessed through a combination of internally assessed and externally examined NCEA Level
1 Achievement Standards.
Leads to: 12 BUS

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 12 BUSINESS STUDIES 12 BUS
Entry Requirements: 14 or more credits in 11BUS.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 15 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 23
Course Description: Studying business enables students to appreciate the issues that challenge businesses and stakeholders.
In a rapidly changing world, it is important that citizens are able to make informed and rational decisions about business matters.
Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience to:
Explore how and why large businesses (greater than 20 employees) in New Zealand make operational decisions in
response to internal and external factors.
Plan, take to market, review, and then refine a business activity incorporating a community well-being focus, basing
recommendations for the future on market feedback.
Business contribute to the development of a culture of enterprise in New Zealand and supports our efforts to improve
economic and community well-being. Business Studies creates opportunities for students to:
 understand the integral role of business in society and the economy
 investigate the motivational theory and practice
 develop the key competencies of The New Zealand Curriculum and ngā uara me ngā waiaro/values and attitudes
of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa through the fostering of such qualities as initiative, resilience, and resourcefulness
and the skills of problem solving, co-operation, decision making, negotiation and communicating
 gain knowledge and understanding of good business practice and of business as a productive activity
 acquire greater financial capability
Assessment: It will be assessed through a combination of internally assessed and externally examined NCEA Level
2 Achievement Standards.
Leads to: 13 BUS

YEAR 13 BUSINESS STUDIES 13 BUS

Entry Requirements: 14 or more credits in 12BUS.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Studying business enables students to appreciate the issues that challenge businesses and stakeholders.
In a rapidly changing world, it is important that citizens are able to make informed and rational decisions about business matters.
Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience to:
Explore how and why global businesses (greater than 20 employees) in New Zealand make operational decisions in response
to internal and external factors.
Plan, take to market, review, and then refine a business activity incorporating a community well-being focus, basing
recommendations for the future on market feedback.
Business contribute to the development of a culture of enterprise in New Zealand and supports our efforts to improve
economic and community well-being. Business Studies creates opportunities for students to:
 understand the integral role of business in society and the economy
 investigate a human resource issue affecting a business
 develop the key competencies of The New Zealand Curriculum and ngā uara me ngā waiaro/values and attitudes
of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa through the fostering of such qualities as initiative, resilience, and resourcefulness
and the skills of problem solving, co-operation, decision making, negotiation and communicating
 gain knowledge and understanding of good business practice and of business as a productive activity
 acquire greater financial capability
Assessment: It will be assessed through a combination of internally assessed and externally examined NCEA Level
3 Achievement Standards.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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ENGLISH LEARNING AREA
English Department Pathways Chart Page 39

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PAGE

10 ENG Year 10 English Compulsory for all Year 10 Students. 39
11 CEN Year 11 Cambridge Majority of grades at Merit or Excellence in Year 10 English. 40
IGCSE English Literature
11 ENL Year 11 NCEA English Majority of grades at Merit or Excellence in Year 10 English. 40

11 ENC Year 11 NCEA English Majority of grades at Achieved or higher in Year 10 English. 40

11 ENP Year 11 NCEA English This course is recommended for students who do not meet the 40
prerequisites for 11ENL or 11ENC. The Director selects students
for this course.

12 CEN Year 12 Cambridge IGCSE Grade ‘C’ or above. NCEA candidates wanting to enter this 41
AS English Literature course may apply to the Curriculum Deputy Principal who will
consult the Director.
12 ENL Year 12 NCEA English A minimum of 16 Level 1 English credits with at least 8 credits 41
from the Level 1 externals (1.1, 1.2, 1.3) or Course Endorsement
with Merit or Excellence in English at Level 1.

12 ENC Year 12 NCEA English At least 14 credits in Level 1 English, including one L1 external. 41
12 ENP Year 11 NCEA English Fewer than 14 credits in Level 1 English. The Director selects 42
students for this course.
13 CEN Year 13 Cambridge AS Literature ‘C’ grade or above. 42
A Level English Literature
13 ENL Year 13 NCEA English A minimum of 16 Level 2 English credits with at least 8 credits 42
from the Level 2 externals (2.1, 2.2), or M or E course endorsement
in English at Level 2.
13 ENC Year 13 NCEA English At least 14 credits in Level 2 English, including one L2 external. 42
13 ENP Year 13 NCEA English 8-13 Level 2 credits and UE literacy has not been achieved. 43
10 MST Year 10 Media Studies Majority of grades at Achieved or higher in Year 9 English. 43

11 MST Year 11 NCEA Media Studies Majority of grades at Achieved or higher in Year 10 English or Year 43
10 Media Studies.
12 MST Year 12 NCEA Media Studies 14 credits from Level 1 English or 12 credits from Level 1 Media 43
Studies.
13 MST Year 13 NCEA Media Studies 14 credits from Level 2 English or Media Studies. 44

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS
YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

11 CEN 12 CEN 13 CEN
 IGCSE Literature  AS Literature  A2 Literature

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

11 ENL 12 ENL 13 ENL
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

11 ENC 12 ENC 13 ENC
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

11 ENP 12 ENP 13 ENP
 Level 1  Levels 1 and 2  Levels 2 and 3

MEDIA STUDIES MEDIA STUDIES MEDIA STUDIES

11 MST 12 MST 13 MST
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

YEAR 10 ENGLISH 10 ENG

Entry Requirements: Compulsory for all Year 10 Students.
Course Description: The Year 10 course builds on the skills gained from Year 9 English in preparation for the study of English
in the Senior School. The programme reflects the two major strands of the NZ English Curriculum: Making Meaning and
Creating Meaning. During the year students will study a variety of language and literature based topics, written texts and
a film. They will have opportunities to write creatively and formally, will be expected to read widely and will deliver an oral
presentation. They will also develop the skills needed to understand unfamiliar texts and how texts are crafted for effect.
Assessment: There are 8 assessments, including an examination at the end of the year. For each assessment students are
awarded a grade: Yet to Achieve, Achieved, Merit or Excellence. Students will be able to see whether they are achieving at a
low or high level within each grade.
Leads to: NCEA Level 1 English (11ENL or 11ENC or 11ENP) or IGCSE English. English remains compulsory at Year 12.

YEAR 11 ENGLISH COURSES

There are three Year 11 NCEA English courses and one IGCSE Literature course.
You will choose the most appropriate course for you in consultation with your English teacher. Alternatively, select 11 CEN
for IGCSE English with the entry pre-requisite in mind.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 11 ENGLISH (IGCSE) 11 CEN 
Entry Requirements: The majority of grades at Merit or Excellence in Year 10 English. This course suits students with excellent
personal reading habits and a good foundation of essay writing skills on which to further build.
Course Description: This course is focused on reading, analysing and responding to literature. During the year students
study Poetry, Prose and Drama texts. The teacher will choose four texts for the year from a prescribed syllabus of classic
literature. The IGCSE syllabus changes every year.
Assessment: Students taking IGCSE Literature have two examinations at the end of the year in which they are required
to write four essays in total, one on each text studied. Students are awarded one overall grade (A*-G) based on their final
examination performance. There are common assessment tests and school exams during the year to prepare students for
the final examination. The exam in a closed book exam.
Leads to: AS Literature in English. Students will also be able to apply for entry to NCEA Level 2 from IGCSE English.

YEAR 11 ENGLISH 11 ENL

Entry Requirements: The majority of grades at Merit or Excellence Year 10 English.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 13 Achievement Standards 12 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 25
Course Description: This is an academic course with a focus on the study of literature. It is a Level 1 NCEA English course
including both internal and external assessment. Students will study a novel or play, short stories/poetry and a film and they
will be required to make insightful connections between these texts. They will develop skills in understanding how texts
are constructed to meet the demands of purpose and audience and they will demonstrate an ability to deliberately use
language and structure for effect in creative and formal writing. In addition, students will deliver an oral presentation to a
specified audience. This course allows students to meet the literacy requirements for NCEA Level 1 and it lays a foundation
for skills needed for future years in English.
Leads to: 12ENL or 12ENC

YEAR 11 ENGLISH 11 ENC

Entry Requirements: An overall grade of Achieved or higher in Year 10 English.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 16 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: A Level 1 NCEA English course that offers one less external standard to allow students to focus on
gaining course endorsement in English. Students will study a novel/play, short stories/poetry and a film and they will be
required to make connections between these texts. They will develop skills in understanding how a visual text is constructed
for effect and they will demonstrate an ability to deliberately use language and structure for effect in creative and formal
writing. This course allows students to meet the literacy requirements for NCEA Level 1 and lays the foundation for skills
needed for future years in English.
Leads to: 12ENL or 12ENC

YEAR 11 ENGLISH 11 ENP

Entry Requirements: This course is recommended for students who will need further support to meet NCEA requirements.
The Director selects students for this course.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 16 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: A practical, largely internally assessed course focused on developing core skills in reading, writing,
viewing and speaking. Students will be required to read regularly, write formally and creatively and deliver an oral presentation.
Poetry, a novel, short stories and film will be studied. This course develops the core skills needed to study English at Level 2.
Leads to: 12ENC or 12ENP

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 12 ENGLISH COURSES
There are three Year 12 NCEA English courses and one AS Literature course. You will choose the most appropriate course for
you in conjunction with your English teacher. Alternatively, select 12 CEN for AS English.

YEAR 12 ENGLISH (AS) 12 CEN 

Entry Requirements: IGCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in English. 2022 NCEA candidates wanting to enter this course may apply to
the Curriculum Deputy Principal who will consult the Director. This course requires a foundation of strong essay writing skills
and excellent personal reading habits.
Course Description: Students following the AS Level English syllabus will study a range of challenging texts in the three
main forms: Prose, Poetry and Drama. Set texts are offered from a wide range of different periods and cultures. Students
will develop the skills of text analysis, and are encouraged to undertake wider reading to aid understanding of the texts
studied. They will learn skills of effective and appropriate communication including the ability to close read unfamiliar texts.
Assessment: Students taking AS Literature have two x 2 hour examinations at the end of the year in which they are required
to write four essays in total, one on each text studied. Students are awarded one overall grade (A-F) based on their final
examination performance. There are common assessment tests and school exams during the year to prepare students for
the final examination, which is closed book.
Leads to: A Level Literature (English).

YEAR 12 ENGLISH 12 ENL

Entry Requirements: At least 16 Level 1 English credits including at least 8 credits from the Level 1 externals - 1.1 Written
Texts, 1.2 Visual Texts or 1.3 Unfamiliar Texts, or Course Endorsement with Merit or Excellence in English at Level 1.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 13 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 21
Course Description: This is an academic course that requires students to respond critically to the literature studied. The
course allows students to gain the 5 Reading and 5 Writing credits required for University Entrance Literacy through
achievement in internal and external standards tagged for UE Literacy. This course also offers 17 English credits required by
Auckland University. Students will study a novel or play, short stories/poetry and a film. They will be required to analyse how
language is used effectively in the texts and show an appreciation for the writer’s/Director’s purpose. In addition, students
will be required to demonstrate the ability to craft and control language for effect in their own writing.
This course develops skills needed for the study of English at Level 3.
Leads to: 13ENL or 13ENC

YEAR 12 ENGLISH 12 ENC

Entry Requirements: At least 14 credits in Level 1 English, and one external standard at Level 1.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 16 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: This course provides the opportunity for University Entrance Literacy to be gained in part through
achievement in standards tagged with UE Literacy. This course also offers 17 English credits required by Auckland University.
Students will closely study written texts, a film and produce an oral presentation. They will develop skills in analysing how a visual
text is constructed for effect and they will demonstrate the ability to craft and control language for effect in their own writing.
Students will be assessed on their personal reading. This course develops skills needed for the study of English at Level 3.
Leads to: 13ENL or 13ENC

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 12 ENGLISH 12 ENP
Entry Requirements: Fewer than 14 credits in Level 1 English.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 6 Total Credits 20
Course Description: This course develops skills gained at Level 1. This practical, internally assessed course focuses on further
developing core skills in reading, writing, viewing, speaking and information literacy. Poetry/short stories and film will be
studied and analysed. Students will undertake a research assignment and their personal reading will be assessed. They will
develop skills in reading and analysing texts, deliver an oral presentation and make connections between texts.
Leads to: 13ENC or 13ENP

YEAR 13 ENGLISH COURSES

There are three Year 13 NCEA English courses and one A2 Literature course. You will choose the most appropriate course for
you in conjunction with your English teacher. Alternatively, select 13 CEN for A2 English.

YEAR 13 ENGLISH 13 CEN 

Entry Requirements: AS Grade ‘C’ or above in English. All A2 candidates must have already studied the AS course in this subject.
This course requires a foundation of strong essay writing skills and excellent personal reading habits.
Course Description: Students following the A Level English syllabus will study a range of texts in the main forms of Poetry,
Prose and Drama. This course focuses on the study of Shakespeare and other pre- twentieth century texts and twentieth
century texts. Students will develop the skills of text analysis, and are encouraged to undertake wider reading to aid
understanding of the texts studied. They will learn skills of effective and appropriate communication including the ability to
discuss the critical context of texts. The external exam is a closed book exam.
Assessment: Students taking A Level Literature have two x 2 hours examinations at the end of the year in which they are
required to write four essays in total, one on each text studied. Students are awarded one overall grade (A*-E) based on their
final examination performance. There are common assessment tests and school exams during the year to prepare students
for the final examination.
Leads to: Tertiary study.

YEAR 13 ENGLISH 13 ENL

Entry Requirements: At least 16 Level 2 English credits including at least 8 credits from the Level 2 externals – 2.1 Written
Texts, 2.2 Visual Text, or Course Endorsement with Merit or Excellence in English at Level 2.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 13 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 21
Course Description: A Level 3 University Entrance course. This course offers 17 English credits required by Auckland
University. This is an academic course that requires students to respond critically to the literature studied. Students will
study a novel or play, poetry/short stories and a film. They will produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing in a variety
of styles and develop an informed understanding of literature by undertaking research using critical texts. Students will also
deliver an oral presentation.
Leads to: Tertiary study.

YEAR 13 ENGLISH 13 ENC

Entry Requirements: At least 14 credits in Level 2 English and one external standard at Level 2.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 16 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: A Level 3 University Entrance course. This course offers the study of short written texts and a film.
Students will be required to deliver an oral presentation and produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing. Students
will be assessed on their ability to respond critically to studied texts and the connections between them. This course offers
17 English credits required by Auckland University.
Leads to: Tertiary study.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 13 ENGLISH 13 ENP
Entry Requirements: 8-13 credits in Level 2 English and UE Literacy has not been achieved.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2, 3 
Internal Achievement External Internal
Standards 17 (LEVEL 2 OR 3) Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 8 Total Credits 25
Course Description: This course develops skills gained at Level 2. This is a practical, internally assessed course in which
students will have the opportunity to complete assessments at Level 2 or 3.
Students will be assessed on their skills in writing, reading, close viewing, and making connections between texts at either
Level 2 or 3. The aim of this course is to allow students to gain the full requirements of UE Literacy and, for those working at
Level 3, this can be a University Entrance course.
Leads to: Entry into tertiary study by gaining UE Literacy.

YEAR 10 MEDIA STUDIES 10 MST

Entry Requirements: A majority of grades at 'Achieved' or higher in Year 9 English or at HOD's discretion.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 3 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 3
Course Description: Modern media (television, film, photos, magazines and multimedia) communicate largely through
visual means. We need to go to school to learn to read and write, yet we learn to read pictures and film by instinct. This course
studies the conventions of visual language, how our view of the world is moulded by the images we see and how we can
use the language of electronic images to express our own ideas and feelings. Students will complete two practical projects
during the year.
Assessment: Class work, research projects and practical work will be assessed throughout the year.
Leads to: This course leads to Media Studies in the Senior School.

YEAR 11 MEDIA STUDIES 11 MST

Entry Requirements: A majority of grades at 'Achieved' or higher in Year 9 English or Year 10 Media Studies or at HOD's discretion.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 15 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 23
Course Description: Students will critically respond to film, examine the media treatment of a current event/issue, and
produce a selection of media writing including a blog and a script. They will design a plan for and produce a short film, and
write a script for their film.
Leads to: Year 12MST

YEAR 12 MEDIA STUDIES 12 MST

Entry Requirements: 14 Achievement Standard credits from Level 1 English or 12 credits from Level 1 Media Studies.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 20 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: Students will critically analyse film, examine the narrative in media texts, and deliver a presentation
demonstrating understanding of representation in the media. They will design a plan for and produce a short film, and write
a script for their film. This is an academic course that requires strong English and Media skills.
Leads to: 13 MST

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 13 MEDIA STUDIES 13 MST
Entry Requirements: 14 credits from Level 2 Media Studies.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 16 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: Students will critically analyse film, demonstrate understanding of the relationships between a genre
and a society, design a plan for and produce a short film, and write a screenplay. This is an academic course that requires
strong English and Media skills.
Leads to: University degree courses (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Communications). Numerous and varied jobs in the media
for creative, analytical and technically-minded people.

ESOL LEARNING AREA

ESOL Department Pathways Chart Page 44

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PAGE

10 ESJ Year 10 English as a For students who are under NESB funding and need English support. 44
Second Language Students will be selected by the department through testing.
12 ES1 Level 1 English as a Satisfactory completion of the NESB foundation programme. Open to Year 44
Second Language 11 and 12 students.

12 ES2 Level 2 English as a Students will be selected for the appropriate course by the Director. Open 45
Second Language to Year 12 and 13 students.

ESOL DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS

YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

ESOL ESOL
 Level 1  Level 2

YEAR 10 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 10 ESJ

Entry Requirements: For students who are under NESB funding and need English support. Students will be selected by the
department through testing.
Course Description: This course is designed for students for whom English is not their first language. It provides support for
English language skills across the curriculum.
Leads to: 12 ES1, Level 1 NCEA English programme.

LEVEL 1 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 12 ES1

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the NESB foundation programme. Open to Year 11 and 12 students.

CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 

Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 17 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 17
Course Description: This programme is to enable international and other migrant students who arrive in the country to
gain NCEA credits at level one. The programme includes reading, writing, oral and visual skills. The standards are all internally
assessed achievement standards.
Leads to: 12 ES2, Level 2 NCEA English programme.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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LEVEL 2 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 12 ES2
Entry Requirements: Students will be selected for the appropriate course by the Director. Open to Year 12 and 13 students.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Total Credits 18
Course Description: This course builds on skills students have learnt in the Level 1 programme. The English credits in this
course are selected from a schedule of approved Achievement standards and also fulfils the literacy requirements for entry
into universities. This course offers a range of assessment opportunities in the same skill area where possible and allows
international and other migrant students to gain the English credits required for NCEA at level 2. This programme fulfils the
entry requirements into universities and may be seen as a one or two year programme.
Leads to: Entry into University.

LANGUAGES LEARNING AREA

Languages Department Pathways Chart Page 46

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PAGE

10 FRE Year 10 French Satisfactory completion of the Year 9 French course. 46
11 CFR Year 11 Cambridge IGCSE Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 French course. 47
French
11 FRE Year 11 NCEA French Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 French course. 47
12 CFR Year 12 Cambridge AS 14 credits from NCEA level 2 French or C or above grade at IGCSE 47
French French.
12 FRE Year 12 NCEA French 10 credits from NCEA Level 1 French. 47
Year 12 Cambridge A2
13 CFR Grade C or above AS French 48
French
13 FRE Year 13 NCEA French 10 credits from NCEA Level 2 French. 48
10 JAP Year 10 Japanese Satisfactory completion of the Year 9 Japanese course. 48
11 JAP Year 11 NCEA Japanese Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Japanese course, including 48
the ability to read and write Japanese script.
12 JAP Year 12 NCEA Japanese 10 credits from NCEA Level 1 Japanese. 49
13 CJP Year 13 Cambridge AS 14 credits from NCEA level 2 Japanese or C or above grade at IGCSE 49
Japanese Japanese.
13 JAP Year 13 NCEA Japanese 10 credits from NCEA Level 2 Japanese. 49
10 SAO Year 10 Samoan Satisfactory completion of the Year 9 Samoan course. 49
11 SAO Year 11 NCEA Samoan Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Samoan course. 50
12 SAO Year 12 NCEA Samoan 10 credits from NCEA Level 1 Samoan. 50
13 SAO Year 13 NCEA Samoan 10 credits from NCEA Level 2 Samoan. 50
10 SPA Year 10 Spanish Satisfactory completion of the Year 9 Spanish course. 50
11 CSP Year 11 Cambridge IGCSE Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Spanish course. 51
Spanish
11 SPA Year 11 NCEA Spanish Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Spanish course. 51
12 CSP Year 12 Cambridge AS 14 credits from NCEA level 2 Spanish or C or above grade at IGCSE 51
Spanish Spanish.
12 SPA Year 12 NCEA Spanish 10 credits from NCEA Level 1 Spanish. 51
13 CSP Year 13 Cambridge A2 Grade C or above from AS Spanish. 52
Spanish
13 SPA Year 13 NCEA Spanish 10 credits from NCEA Level 2 Spanish. 52

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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 LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS
YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

FRENCH FRENCH FRENCH

11 FRE 12 FRE 13 FRE
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

FRENCH FRENCH FRENCH

11 CFR 12 CFR 13 CFR
 IGCSE  AS  A2

JAPANESE JAPANESE JAPANESE

11 JAP 12 JAP 13 JAP
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

JAPANESE
13 CJP
 AS

SAMOAN SAMOAN SAMOAN

11 SAO 12 SAO 13 SAO
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

SPANISH SPANISH SPANISH

11 SPA 12 SPA 13 SPA
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

SPANISH SPANISH SPANISH

11 CSP 12 CSP 13 CSP
 IGCSE  AS  A2

YEAR 10 FRENCH 10 FRE

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 9 French course.
Course Description: The language studied in Year 9 is revised and consolidated before moving on to further development
of the four skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing). Topics cover the world of young people today. Opportunities will
be made for students to explore their own areas of cultural interest wherever possible. The course will help prepare students
for future visits to French speaking countries and for interacting with visitors who speak French.
Assessment: Six assessments throughout the year and two assessments in the end-of-year examination. These will cover the
skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and the mastery of required vocabulary.
Leads to: NCEA Level 1 French and beyond. Having knowledge of French helps with the learning of other Romance languages.
French is also highly desirable as an extra skill in the world of business, law and tourism.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 11 FRENCH (IGCSE) 11 CFR 
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 French course.
Course Description:
1. To develop the ability to use French effectively for purposes of practical communication within New Zealand, where
appropriate, and in French speaking countries;
2. To form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure;
3. To offer insights into French culture and civilisation.
Course Outline: This course covers language for everyday use in situations that a student would encounter while on a
holiday or student exchange programme in France, as well as when meeting French people here in New Zealand.
Assessment: There are four papers in the examination:
Paper 1 (45 minutes) 25% Listening
Paper 2 (1 hour) 25% Reading
Paper 3: (15 minutes) 25% Speaking
Paper 4 (I hour) 25% Writing
There is no coursework component in this course.
Leads to: 12 CFR

YEAR 11 FRENCH 11 FRE

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 French course.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: Through their studies students compare and contrast the lives of teenagers here in New Zealand and
in French-speaking countries. Speaking and writing are assessed internally during the year through the compilation of
portfolios. Student input into the design of tasks for internal assessment is encouraged. Reading and listening are assessed
externally at the end of the year.
Course Outline: This course covers language for everyday use in situations that a student would encounter while on a
holiday or student exchange programme in France, as well as when meeting French people here in New Zealand.
Leads to: 12 FRE.

YEAR 12 FRENCH (AS) 12 CFR 

Entry Requirements: 14 credits from NCEA level 2 French or C or above grade at IGCSE French.
Course Description:
The course enables students to:
 develop the ability to understand a language from a variety of registers
 communicate confidently and clearly in the target language
 form a sound base of skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure
 develop insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken
 encourage positive attitudes to language learning and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations
Assessment:
Paper 1 Speaking Test (20 minutes) 29%
Paper 2 Reading and Writing (1 hour 45 minutes) 50%
Paper 3 Essay (1 hour 30 minutes) 21%
This course leads to: Higher Education courses and enriched employment opportunities. Also leads to A2 French.

YEAR 12 FRENCH 12 FRE

Entry Requirements: 10 credits from NCEA Level 1 French.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: In this course, students explore and learn to express their own opinions on themes relevant to young
people preparing for life beyond school. Speaking and writing are assessed internally during the year through the compilation
of portfolios. Student input into the design of tasks for internal assessment is encouraged. Reading and Listening are assessed
externally at the end of the year.
Leads to: 13 FRE
CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 13 FRENCH (A2) 13 CFR 
Entry Requirements: Grade 'C' or above from AS French.
Course Description:
The course enable students to develop:
 the ability to communicate confidently and clearly in the target language
 a sound understanding of the nature of language and language study and of the skills and abilities required for further
study, work and leisure
 insight into the culture and contemporary society of the countries where the language is spoken
 better integration into communities where the language is spoken
 skills which can be used in other areas of learning, such as analysis and memory skills.
Assessment:
Paper 1 Speaking Test (20 minutes) 20%
Paper 2 Reading and Writing (1 hour 45 minutes) 35%
Paper 3 Essay (1 hour 30 minutes) 15%
Paper 4 Texts (2 hours 30 minutes) 30%
Leads to: University study and increased employment possibilities.

YEAR 13 FRENCH 13 FRE

Entry Requirements: 10 credits from NCEA Level 2 French.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: At this level, we explore in more depth social issues facing young people today. Students will learn how
to critically analyse the arguments of others and justify their own ideas and opinions on a wide range of topics. Speaking and
writing are assessed internally during the year through the compilation of portfolios. Student input into the design of tasks
for internal assessment is encouraged. Reading and Listening are assessed externally at the end of the year.
Leads to: The study of French at tertiary level or increased employment possibilities.

YEAR 10 JAPANESE 10 JAP

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 9 Japanese course.
Course Description: The language studied in year 9 is revised and consolidated before moving on to further development
of the four skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing). Topics cover the world of young people today. Students complete
their learning of hiragana then go on to master reading and writing katakana. Opportunities will be made for students to
explore their own areas of cultural interest wherever possible. The course will help prepare students for future visits to japan
and for interacting with visitors who speak Japanese.
Assessment: Six assessments throughout the year and two assessments in the end-of-year examination. These will cover the
skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and the mastery of required vocabulary.
Leads to: Year 11 (NCEA Level 1), then Years 12 and 13 (Levels 2 and 3).

YEAR 11 JAPANESE 11 JAP

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Japanese, including the ability to read and write Japanese script.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: Through their studies students compare and contrast the lives of teenagers here in New Zealand and in
Japan. Speaking and writing are assessed internally during the year through the compilation of portfolios. Student input into
the design of tasks for internal assessment is encouraged. Reading and listening are assessed externally at the end of the year.
Leads to: 12 JAP (NCEA Level 2)

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 12 JAPANESE 12 JAP
Entry Requirements: 10 credits from NCEA Level 1 Japanese.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: In this course, students explore and learn to express their own opinions on themes relevant to
young people preparing for life beyond school. Speaking and writing are assessed internally during the year through the
compilation of portfolios. Student input into the design of tasks for internal assessment is encouraged. Reading and listening
are assessed externally at the end of the year.
Leads to: 13 JAP (NCEA Level 3).

YEAR 13 JAPANESE (AS) 13 CJP 

Entry Requirements: 14 credits from NCEA level 2 Japanese or C or above grade at IGCSE Japanese.
Course Description:
The course enables students to:
 develop the ability to understand a language from a variety of registers
 communicate confidently and clearly in the target language
 form a sound base of skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure
 develop insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken, including the
study of literary texts where appropriate (this does not apply to AS Language qualifications)
 encourage positive attitudes to language learning and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations
Assessment:
Paper 1 Speaking Test (20 minutes) 29%
Paper 2 Reading and Writing (1 hour 45 minutes) 50%
Paper 3 Essay (1 hour 30 minutes) 21%
This course leads to: Higher Education courses and enriched employment opportunities.

YEAR 13 JAPANESE 13 JAP

Entry Requirements: 10 credits from NCEA Level 2 Japanese.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: At this level, we explore in more depth social issues facing young people today. Students will learn how
to critically analyse the arguments of others and justify their own ideas and opinions on a wide range of topics. Speaking and
writing are assessed internally during the year through the compilation of portfolios. Student input into the design of tasks
for internal assessment is encouraged. Reading and listening are assessed externally at the end of the year.
Leads to: University courses, increased employment opportunities.

YEAR 10 SAMOAN 10 SAO

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 9 Samoan course.
Course Description: The language studied in Year 9 is revised and consolidated before moving on to further development
of the four skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing). Topics cover the world of young people today. Opportunities will
be made for students to explore their own areas of cultural interest wherever possible. The course will help prepare students
for future visits to Samoa and for interacting with visitors who speak Samoan.
Assessment: Six assessments throughout the year and two assessments in the end-of-year examination. These will cover the
skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and the mastery of required vocabulary.
Leads to: NCEA Level 1 in Samoan and beyond, as well as an appreciation of Samoan culture and values, and a better
understanding of the language structure.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 11 SAMOAN 11 SAO
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Samoan language programme in Year 10. Students who did not
complete this programme but have some experience in the language will need to consult the teacher in charge to gain
entry approval.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: Through their studies students compare and contrast the lives of teenagers here in New Zealand and in
Samoa. Speaking and writing are assessed internally during the year through the compilation of portfolios. Student input into
the design of tasks for internal assessment is encouraged. Reading and listening are assessed externally at the end of the year.
Leads to: 12 SAO

YEAR 12 SAMOAN 12 SAO

Entry Requirements: 12 credits from NCEA Level 1 Samoan.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: In this course, students explore and learning to express their own opinions on themes relevant to
young people preparing for life beyond school. Speaking and writing are assessed internally during the year through the
compilation of portfolios. Student input into the design of tasks for internal assessment is encouraged. Reading and listening
are assessed externally at the end of the year.
Leads to: 13 SAO

YEAR 13 SAMOAN 13 SAO

Entry Requirements: 10 credits from NCEA Level 2 Samoan.

CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 

Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: At this level, we explore in more depth social issues facing young people today. Students will learn how
to critically analyse the arguments of others and justify their own ideas and opinions on a wide range of topics. Speaking and
writing are assessed internally during the year through the compilation of portfolios. Student input into the design of tasks
for internal assessment is encouraged. Reading and listening are assessed externally at the end of the year.
Leads to: The study of Samoan at tertiary level or increased employment possibilities.

YEAR 10 SPANISH 10 SPA

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 9 Spanish course.
Course Description: The language studied in Year 9 is revised and consolidated before moving on to further development
of the four skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing). Topics cover the world of young people today. Opportunities will
be made for students to explore their own areas of cultural interest wherever possible. The course will help prepare students
for future visits to Spanish-speaking countries (including parts of the United States) and for interacting with visitors who
speak Spanish.
Assessment: Six assessments throughout the year and two assessments in the end-of-year examination. These will cover the
skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and the mastery of required vocabulary.
Leads to: NCEA Level 1, IGCSE Spanish and beyond. Spanish, with over 300,000,000 speakers worldwide, is of special
relevance to New Zealand as a major language of the Pacific Rim.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 11 SPANISH (IGCSE) 11 CSP 
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Spanish course.
Course Description:
1. To develop the ability to use Spanish effectively for purposes of practical communication within New Zealand,
where appropriate, and in Spanish speaking countries;
2. To form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure;
3. To offer insights into Spanish culture and civilisation.
Course Outline: This course covers language for everyday use in situations that a student would encounter while on a
holiday or student exchange programme in a Spanish speaking country, as well as when meeting Spanish speaking people
here in New Zealand.
Assessment: There are four papers in the examination:
Paper 1 (45 minutes) 25% Listening
Paper 2 (1 hour) 25% Reading
Paper 3: (15 minutes) 25% Speaking
Paper 4 (I hour) 25% Writing
There is no coursework component in this course.
Leads to: 12 CSP

YEAR 11 SPANISH 11 SPA

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Spanish course.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: This course covers language for everyday use in situations that a student would encounter while on a
holiday or student exchange programme in a Spanish speaking country, as well as when meeting Spanish speaking people
here in New Zealand.
Leads to: 12 SPA

YEAR 12 SPANISH (AS) 12 CSP 

Entry Requirements: 14 credits from NCEA level 2 Spanish or C or above grade at IGCSE Spanish.
Course Description:
The course enables students to:
 develop the ability to understand a language from a variety of registers
 communicate confidently and clearly in the target language
 form a sound base of skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure
 develop insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken
 encourage positive attitudes to language learning and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations
Assessment:
Paper 1 Speaking Test (20 minutes) 29%
Paper 2 Reading and Writing (1 hour 45 minutes) 50%
Paper 3 Essay (1 hour 30 minutes) 21%
This course leads to: Higher Education courses and enriched employment opportunities. Also leads to A2 Spanish

YEAR 12 SPANISH 12 SPA

Entry Requirements: 10 credits from NCEA Level 1 Spanish.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: In this course, students explore and learn to express their own opinions on themes relevant to young
people preparing for life beyond school. Speaking and writing are assessed internally during the year through the compilation
of portfolios. Student input into the design of tasks for internal assessment is encouraged. Reading and Listening are assessed
externally at the end of the year.
Leads to: 13 SPA

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 13 SPANISH (A2) 13 CSP 
Entry Requirements: Grade C or above from AS Spanish.
Course Description:
The course enables students to develop:
 the ability to communicate confidently and clearly in the target language
 a sound understanding of the nature of language and language study, and of the skills and abilities required for further
study, work and leisure
 insight into the culture and contemporary society of countries where the language is spoken
 better integration into communities where the language is spoken
 positive attitudes towards language learning, towards the speakers of other languages, and towards other cultures and
societies
 skills which can be used in other areas of learning, such as analysis and memory skills
Assessment:
Paper 1 Speaking Test (20 minutes) 20%
Paper 2 Reading and Writing (1 hour 45 minutes) 35%
Paper 3 Essay (1 hour 30 minutes) 15%
Paper 4 Texts (2 hours 30 minutes) 30%
This course leads to: University study and enriched employment possibilities.

YEAR 13 SPANISH 13 SPA

Entry Requirements: 10 credits from NCEA Level 2 Spanish.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: At this level, we explore in more depth social issues facing young people today. Students will learn how
to critically analyse the arguments of others and justify their own ideas and opinions on a wise range of topics. Speaking and
writing are assessed internally during the year through the compilation of portfolios. Student input into the design of tasks
for internal assessment is encouraged. Reading and Listening are assessed externally at the end of the year.
Leads to: The study of Spanish at tertiary level and increased employment possibilities.

MĀORI LANGUAGE LEARNING AREA

Māori Department Pathways Chart Page 52
COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PAGE
10 MAO
Year 10 Te Reo Māori Completion of the year 9 Te Reo Māori course. 53
Te Reo
11 MAO Year 11 NCEA Māori Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Te Reo Māori programme. 53
Te Reo
12 MAO Year 12 NCEA Māori 14 credits from Level 1 Te Reo Māori. 53
Te Reo
13 MAO Year 13 NCEA Māori 14 credits from Level 2 Te Reo Māori. 53
Te Reo

MĀORI DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS

YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

TE REO MĀORI TE REO MĀORI TE REO MĀORI

11 MAO 12 MAO 13 MAO
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 10 TE REO MĀORI 10 MAO
Entry Requirements: Successful completion of Year 9 Te Reo Māori.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 2 Total Credits 2
Course Description: The language studied in Year 9 is revised and consolidated before moving on to further development
of the four skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing). Topics cover the world of young people today. Opportunities will
be made for students to explore the culture and customs of the language whenever possible. The course will help prepare
students for future events such as the pōwhiri, how to recite karakia, understanding common tikanga and more.
Assessment: Six assessment throughout the year on each topic covered, and two assessments in the end-of-year examination.
These will cover the skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and the mastery of the required vocabulary.
Leads to: Level 1 NCEA Te Reo Māori.

YEAR 11 TE REO MĀORI 11 MAO

Entry Requirements: Successful completion of Year 10 Te Reo Māori. Students who did not complete this programme but
have some experience in the language will need to consult with the teacher in charge to gain entry approval.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 12 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: The focus of this course is to further increase your understanding of the language and to enable you
to express yourself in a variety of genres relating to teenage lives here in New Zealand. Korero and Whakarongo (speaking
and listening) assessments are assessed internally during the year through the compilation of portfolios. Students input
into the design of tasks is encouraged. Pānui and Tuhituhi (Reading and Essay writing) are assessed externally at the end of
the year. You can gain literacy credits from this subject in the external writing standard and the external reading standard.
Leads to: Level 2 NCEA Te Reo Māori.

YEAR 12 TE REO MĀORI 12 MAO

Entry Requirements: Successful completion of Level 1 Te Reo Māori.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 12 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: In this course students learn to explore and express their own opinion and the opinions of others on
themes relevant to young people preparing for life beyond school. Korero and Waihanga Tuhinga (speaking and writing)
assessments are assessed internally during the year through the compilation of portfolios. Students input into the design
of tasks is encouraged. Pānui and Tuhituhi (Reading and Essay writing) are assessed externally at the end of the year. You
can gain literacy (reading and writing) credits from this subject in both internal and external writing standards and the
external reading standard.
Leads to: Level 3 NCEA Te Reo Māori.

YEAR 13 TE REO MĀORI 13 MAO

Entry Requirements: Successful completion of Level 2 Te Reo Māori.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 12 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: At this level, we explore in more depth the social issues facing young people today. Students will
learn how to critically analyse the argument of others, justify their own ideas and opinions, and learn how to create
critical responses to a wide range of texts. Korero and Waihanga Tuhinga (speaking and writing) assessments are assessed
internally during the year through the compilation of portfolios. Students input into the design of tasks is encouraged.
Pānui and Tuhituhi (Reading and Essay writing) are assessed externally at the end of the year. You can gain literacy, reading
and writing, credits from this subject in both internal and external standards.
Leads to: The study of Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga at tertiary level or increased employment opportunities.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS LEARNING AREA
Mathematics and Statistics Department Pathways Chart Page 55

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PAGE

10 MAT Year 10 Mathematics and Statistics Compulsory subject for all Year 10 students. 55
11 CMT Year 11 Cambridge - IGCSE Majority Merit or Excellence grades from 10MAT. 55
Mathematics
11 MAT Year 11 NCEA Majority Merit or Excellence grades from 10MAT. 56
Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics
11 MTC Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Core Majority Achieved grades from 10MAT. 56
Mathematics and Statistics
11 MTP Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Majority Yet to achieve grades from 10MAT. 56
Applied Mathematics and
Statistics
12 CMT Year 12 Cambridge B grade or higher in IGCSE Mathematics. 56
AS Mathematics
12 MAT Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Mathematics 16 Achievement Standard credits from 11MAT, with good 56
grades in Algebra and Geometry.
12 MAS Year 12 NCEA Level 2 16 Achievement Standard credits from 11MAT or 11MTC with 57
Statistics Merit in AS91035 and at least one External.
12 MTC Year 12 NCEA Level 2 16 Achievement Standard credits from NCEA Level 1 57
Core Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics or Statistics.
12 MAF Year 12 NCEA Level 2 16 credits of NCEA Level 1 Mathematics or Statistics. 57
Financial Mathematics
13 MSS Year 13 Scholarship Mathematics Successful completion of either 13CMT, 13MAT or 13MAS in 57
and Statistics Year 12, with A* or Excellence course endorsement.
13 CMT Year 13 Cambridge D Grade or higher in AS Mathematics. 57
A2 Mathematics
13 MAT Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Mathematics 14 Achievement Standard credits from 12MAT, with good 58
(UE Calculus) grades in Algebra and Calculus.
13 MAS Year 13 NCEA Level 3 14 Achievement Standard credits from 12MAT or 12MAS, with 58
(UE Statistics) good grades in Statistics (for 12MAS students).
13 MTC Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Core 14 Achievement Standard credits from NCEA Level 2 58
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics or Statistics.
(UE Mathematics)
13 MAF Year 13 Financial Mathematics 14 Achievement Standard credits from NCEA Level 2 58
Mathematics or or Financial literacy.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS
YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE

MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS
11 CMT 12 CMT 13 CMT
 IGCSE  AS Level  A Level

MATHEMATICS AND
MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS
STATISTICS
12 MAT 13 MAT
11 MAT
 Level 2  Level 3
 Level 1

STATISTICS STATISTICS
12 MAS 13 MAS
 Level 2  Level 3

MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICS AND

STATISTICS STATISTICS STATISTICS
11 MTC 12 MTC 13 MTC
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

APPLIED MATHEMATICS FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS

11 MTP 12 MAF 13 MAF
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

YEAR 10 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS 10 MAT

Entry Requirements: Compulsory subject for all Year 10 students.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 2 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 2
Course Description: The course builds on the knowledge and strategies gained from Year 9 Mathematics, by continuing
to focus on the development of key concepts from the Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics
strands of the New Zealand Curriculum.
Assessment: Based on tests completed at the end of each major topic and a two hour examination at the end of the year.
Leads to: 11 CMT, 11 MAT, 11 MTC or 11 MTP

YEAR 11 MATHEMATICS (IGCSE) 11 CMT 

Entry Requirements: Majority Merit or Excellence grades from 10 MAT.
Course Description: The course covers topics in number, probability, graphs, measurement, statistic, calculus, algebra and
geometry. Strong number and algebra skills are required for the course.
Assessment: Two examination papers with no coursework
Leads to: 12 CMT, 12 MAT or 12 MAS

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS 11 MAT
Entry Requirements: Majority Merit or Excellence grades from 10MAT.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 11 Achievement Standards 12 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 23
Course Description: The course covers topics in number, algebra, patterns and relationships, right-angled triangles,
geometric reasoning, and statistical investigations. Strong number and algebra skills are required for the course.
Leads to: 12 MAT or 12 MAS

YEAR 11 CORE MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS 11 MTC

Entry Requirements: Majority Achieved grades from 10MAT.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 17 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 21
Course Description: The course covers topics in number, algebra, patterns and relationships, right-angled triangles,
measurement, and statistical investigations.
Leads to: 12 MAS or 12 MTC

YEAR 11 APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS 11 MTP

Entry Requirements: Majority Yet to achieve grades from 10MAT.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 11 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 10 Total Credits 21
Course Description: This is a course that enables students to meet the numeracy requirements for NCEA Level 1, and
University Entrance. The course covers topics in number, measurement and statistics.
Leads to: 12 MAF

YEAR 12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS COURSES

Students generally take only one Mathematics or course at Year 12. Students who wish to take both 12 MAT and 12
MAS should discuss this selection with the Director of Mathematics.

YEAR 12 CAIE MATHEMATICS (AS) 12 CMT 

Entry Requirements: B grade or higher in IGCSE Mathematics is recommended.
Course Description: The course demands a mastery of algebra which will form a solid foundation for other topics. The
course covers pure mathematics topics in algebra, calculus, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, and sequences and series.
In Statistics the topics covered include data representation, permutations and combinations, probability and expectation
algebra.
Assessment: Two examination papers (P1 and S1) with no coursework.
Leads to: 13 CMT, 13 MAT or 13 MAS

YEAR 12 MATHEMATICS 12 MAT

Entry Requirements: 16 AS credits from 11MAT with good grades in Algebra and Geometry.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 11 Achievement Standards 9 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: The course covers topics in algebra, graphs, trigonometric methods and equations, and calculus.
Strong algebra skills are required for the course. Students who plan to only take 13MAS in Year 13 are strongly advised
to take 12MAS instead of, or as well as, 12MAT. Students who are undecided as to whether to take 13MAT or 13MAS
or both in Year 13, should take 12MAT in Year 12.
Leads to: 13MAT or 13MAS

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 12 STATISTICS 12 MAS
Entry Requirements: 16 Achievement Standard credits from 11MAT or 11MTC with Merit in AS91035 and at least one
External.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 17 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 21
Course Description: The course covers topics in experiments, statistical inference, probability and simulation,
statistical literacy, sequences and simultaneous equations.
Leads to: 13 MAS

YEAR 12 CORE MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS 12 MTC

Entry Requirements: 16 AS credits from NCEA Level 1 Mathematics.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 20 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: The course covers topics in networks, sequences, co-ordinate geometry, equations, sampling methods,
statistical inference, and experimental design.
Leads to: 13 MTC

YEAR 12 FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS 12 MAF

Entry Requirements: 16 credits of NCEA Level 1 Mathematics.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 9 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 11 Total Credits 20
Course Description: The course covers topics in personal financial management, sequences, statistical methods, equations,
and statistical literacy. Please note that only 9 of the credits available for this course are from mathematics achievement
standards.
Leads to: 13 MAF

YEAR 13 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS COURSES

With the exception of students who wish to take both 13 MAT and 13 MAS, students can take only one Mathematics
course at Year 13.

YEAR 13 SCHOLARSHIP MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS 13 MSS

Entry Requirements: Successful completion of either 13CMT, 13MAT or 13MAS in Year 12 with A* or Excellence course
endorsement.
Course Description: The course will offer one of two first-stage papers from University of Auckland, one in Mathematics and
one in Statistics. Students will also work towards the NZQA Scholarship examinations in Calculus or Statistics.
Leads to: University

YEAR 13 CAIE MATHEMATICS (A2) 13 CMT

Entry Requirements: D Grade or higher in AS Mathematics.
Course Description: The course builds on skills and knowledge gained in the AS-level Mathematics course. The course covers
pure mathematics topics in algebra, functions, calculus, numerical methods, vectors, differential equations and complex
numbers. In statistics the topics covered include the Poisson distribution, random variables and formal statistical inference.
Assessment: Two examination papers (P3 and S2) with no coursework.
Leads to: University.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 13 MATHEMATICS (UE CALCULUS) 13 MAT
Entry Requirements: 14 AS credits from 12MAT with good grades in Algebra and Calculus.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 9 Achievement Standards 17 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 26
Course Description: The course covers topics in complex numbers, algebra, differentiation, integration, and trigonometry.
Strong algebra skills are required for the course.
Leads to: University

YEAR 13 STATISTICS (UE STATISTICS) 13 MAS

Entry Requirements: 14 AS credits from 12MAS or 12MAT.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: The course covers topics in formal statistical inferences, bi-variate data, time series data, probability
distributions and statistically based reports. There is a strong analytical and modelling focus for the course, and students will
develop skills in using statistical software to analyse data.
Leads to: University

YEAR 13 CORE MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

(UE MATHEMATICS) 13 MTC
Entry Requirements: 14 credits of NCEA L2 Mathematics.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 20 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: The course covers topics in linear programming, simultaneous equations, formal inference, bi-variate
data, time series, experiments, and critical path analysis.
Leads to: University

YEAR 13 FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS 13 MAF

Entry Requirements: 14 credits of NCEA L2 Mathematics or Financial Literacy.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 8 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 13 Total Credits 21
Course Description: The course covers topics in linear programming, simultaneous equations and critical path analysis
using financial contexts. Personal Financial Management and Financial literacy standards if needed.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEARNING AREA
Health and Physical Education Department Pathways Chart Page 60

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PAGE

10 HPE Year 10 Health and Compulsory subject for all Year 10 students 60
Physical Education
10 SPC Year 10 Sport Academy Satisfactory completion of 9SPC 61
11 HLT Year 11 NCEA Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Health Programme as determined 61
Health Education by the Director, or TIC of Health
11 CPE Year 11 Cambridge Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Health and Physical Education 61
IGCSE Physical Programme. Merit or Excellence achievement in the Year 10 NCEA
Education assessment is expected
11 PED Year 11 NCEA Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Physical Education Programme as 61
Physical Education determined by the Director
11 PES Year 11 NCEA Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Physical Education Programme 62
Physical Education and of the Sports Academy Programme as determined by the Director
(Sports Advantage)
12 PED Year 12 NCEA Achieved in Achievement Standard 1.2 in 11PED 62
Physical Education
12 PES Year 12 NCEA Satisfactory completion of the 11PES Programme 62
Physical Education
12OED Year 12 Outdoor Entry into this course is determined by the Directors of Outdoor Education 63
Education and Physical Education, and requires a reasonable level of fitness.
12 SPL Year 12 NCEA Entry into this course is determined by the Director 63
Sports Leadership
13 HLT Year 13 NCEA Satisfactory completion of the Year 12 Health Programme as determined 63
Health Education by the Director, or TIC of Health or gained a minimum of 14 credits in
English
13 PED Year 13 NCEA 12 credits in Level 2 Physical Education including credits in AS 2.2 64
Physical Education (students must be actively participating in a sport)
13 PES Year 13 NCEA Satisfactory completion of 12 PES Programme (Students must be actively 64
Physical Education participating in a sport)
13 OED Year 13 Outdoor Satisfactory completion of the Year 12 Outdoor Education programme 65
Education or as determined by the Directors of Outdoor Education and Physical
Education, and requires a reasonable level of fitness
13 SPL Year 13 NCEA Satisfactory completion of the Year 12 Sports Leadership or 12PED. 65
Sports Leadership

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS
YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

HEALTH EDUCATION HEALTH EDUCATION HEALTH EDUCATION

11 HLT 12 HLT (TBC 2023) 13 HLT
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION

11 CPE 12 CPE (TBC 2023)
 IGCSE  AS

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION

11 PED 12 PED 13 PED
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION

11 PES 12 PES 13 PES
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

SPORT LEADERSHIP SPORT LEADERSHIP

12 SPL 13 SPL
 Level 2  Level 3

OUTDOOR EDUCATION OUTDOOR EDUCATION

12 OED 13 OED
 Level 2  Level 3

YEAR 10 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 HPE

Entry Requirements: Compulsory subject for all Year 10 students.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 3 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 3
Course Description: Students will build on their knowledge and skill based from year 9 within the following topics in
year 10: social responsibility, interpersonal skills, fitness, movement skills, non-traditional games and basic anatomy and
biomechanical principles. All students are expected to participate and complete all practical and theory elements of the Year
10 PE Programme.
Within Health Education students will be given the opportunity to develop an understanding relating to relevant and current
health issues in Aotearoa. We will cover aspects of mental health, resilience, sexuality, nutrition, decision making, and drug
education.
Assessment: Practical skills development, collection of information (verbal and written aspects), social and personal
development.
Leads to: 11PED, 11HLT or 11CPE

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 10 SPORT ACADEMY 10 SPC
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of 9SPC.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 3 Total Credits 3
Course Description: This course is designed for students to develop upon the skills and knowledge of students within their
selected codes to enhance their performance. Students will learn how to best prepare for athletic performance, develop
their components of fitness, understand how the body functions and enhance leadership skills.
Codes offered in Sports Academy are: Rugby, Football, Basketball, Netball, Hockey and Cricket.
Leads to: 11PED/PES

YEAR 11 HEALTH EDUCATION 11 HLT

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Health Programme as determined by the Director, or TIC of Health.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 16 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: This course will appeal to students who are interested in learning about current youth issues and
how we are influenced by those around us, the media and society. In a 21st century world where change is constant, it is
important that individuals are resilient and know how to manage and deal with change. In Health we will investigate current
youth issues in New Zealand society and explore how these impact on ourselves and others.
Leads to: 12 HLT (TBC 2023)

YEAR 11 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (IGCSE) 11 CPE 

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Health and Physical Education Programme​. Merit or Excellence
achievement in the Year 10 NCEA assessment is expected.
Course Description: The syllabus provides candidates with an opportunity to study both the practical and theoretical aspects
of Physical Education. It is designed to foster enjoyment in physical activity by providing students with an opportunity to
take part in a range of physical activities.
Course Outline: Candidates will study all of the following topics:
 Anatomy and physiology​
 Health, fitness and training​
 Skill acquisition and psychology​
 Social, cultural and ethical influences​
Candidates will also undertake four different physical activities chosen from a list of categories. These physical activities make a
significant contribution to syllabus aims and objectives, serving as a source of material to facilitate learning.​
Assessment: All candidates will take two compulsory components:
Component 1: Theory (1 hour 45 minutes)​. Externally assessed. 50%​
Component 2: Candidates undertake four physical activities from at least two of the seven categories.​Internally assessed /
externally moderated 50%​
Leads to: 12CPE or 12PES

YEAR 11 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11 PED

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Physical Education Programme as determined by the Director.
CREDITS AVAILABLE Level 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 22 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Level 1 Physical Education is designed for students who are interested in learning about the body and
the different physical activities through practical investigations. Student learning is reinforced through ongoing reflections
about practical experiences. Study at this level involves:
 Applying biophysical knowledge (anatomy, biomechanics and exercise physiology) to an applied context
 Performing to nationally developed standards in two different contexts
 Applying interpersonal skills while taking part in numerous contexts
 Assisting others to be physically active

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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 Factors that influence participation
 Applying Strategies to improve a skill
This course has 6 achievement standards. One of the standards is a performance based standard. All other standards have
practical and theoretical elements that are assessed.
Leads to: 12PED/PES, 12SPL

YEAR 11 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (SPORTS ADVANTAGE) 11 PES

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Physical Education Programme and of the Sports Academy
Programme as determined by the Director.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 22 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Level 1 Physical Education is designed for students who are interested in sport and physical activity.
Students who choose this subject must be prepared to participate in a range of different sports and physical activities to
apply theory contexts learned in class. Study at this level involves:
 Applying biophysical knowledge (anatomy, biomechanics and exercise physiology) to an applied context
 Performing to nationally developed standards in two different contexts
 Applying interpersonal skills while taking part in numerous contexts
 Assisting others to be physically active
 Factors that influence participation
 Applying strategies to improve a skill
This course has six achievement standards. One of the standards is a performance based standard. All other standards have
practical and theoretical elements that are assessed.
Leads to:12PED/PES, 12SPL

YEAR 12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12 PED

Entry Requirements: Achieved in Achievement Standard 1.2 in 11PED.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 22 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: The year 12 Physical Education course is for students with a passion for physical activity and sport. This
course explores a variety of practical and theoretical topics. Students will develop an understanding of:
 Biophysical principles to learn skills
 Performance improvement
 Social responsibility
 Leadership of a group
 Implementing a physical activity event
 Significance of physical activity for young people
This course has six achievement standards. One of the achievement standards is a performance-based standard. All other
standards have practical and theoretical elements that are assessed.
Leads to: 13PED, 13PES, 13SPL

YEAR 12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (SPORTS ADVANTAGE) 12 PES

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the 11PES Programme.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 22 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: The year 12 Physical Education course is for students with a passion for physical activity, sport and
learning about how the human body functions in relation to movement. This course explores a variety of practical and
theoretical topics at a more advanced level than in Year 11 PED. Students will develop an understanding of:
 Biophysical principles to learn skills
 Performance improvement
 Social responsibility
 Leadership of a group
 Implementing a physical activity event

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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 Significance of physical activity for young people
This course has six achievement standards. One of the achievement standards is a performance-based standard. All other
standards have practical and theoretical elements that are assessed.
Leads to: 13PED, 13PES

YEAR 12 OUTDOOR EDUCATION 12 OED

Entry Requirements: Entry into this course is determined by the Directors of Outdoor Education and Physical Education,
and requires a reasonable level of fitness.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 20 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: This course is designed for students to become our future leaders or those who wish to pursue a
passion for the environment and outdoor activities. It is expected that those wanting to enrol will continue onto year 13OED.
Due to the large safety aspect needed in Outdoor Education there will be a classes of only 20 students. Students will be
chosen for their leadership potential, academic success and ability to achieve excellence in Outdoor Education.
It is an expectation that all students will:
 Take part in all practical based physical activities.
 Be available for all activities outside of school including some evening and weekend time.
 Have appropriate outdoor clothing for any activities outside of the school according to the schools EOTC policy.
 It is also expected that all course work, assessments and tests including homework from other subjects must be
completed before a student will be allowed to attend an activity or trip.
 A large part of the year consists of learning how to keep yourself safe and experiencing the great outdoors of Aotearoa.
All trips are designed to focus on students NCEA Assessments, students cannot take PE and OED at the same time.

YEAR 12 SPORT LEADERSHIP 12 SPL

Entry Requirements: Entry into this course is determined by the Director.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 7 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 15 Total Credits 22
Course Description: This course is designed for students with an interest in sport and physical activity. Students who choose
this subject must be prepared to participate in a range of different sports and physical activities to apply theory contexts
learned in class. The number of credits is subject to change at the direction of the outside provider.
Students will learn about:
 Social Responsibility
 ABL
 Nutrition
 Coaching
This course has two achievement standards and four unit standards. One of the achievement is a performance-based
standard. All other standards have practical and theoretical elements that are assessed.
Leads to: 13SPL

YEAR 13 HEALTH EDUCATION 13 HLT

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 12 Health Programme as determined by the Director, or TIC of
Health or gained a minimum of 14 credits in English.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 5 Unit Standards 3 Total Credits 22
Course Description: This course will appeal to students who are interested in learning about current issues in today’s society.
These include traditional and cultural health practices, analysing an ethical issue, analysing a NZ and international health
issue. This is a highly academic course and requires sound literacy levels.
Leads to: University Degree Programme.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 13 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 13 PED
Entry Requirements: 12 credits in Level 2 Physical Education including credits in AS 2.2 (students must be actively
participating in a sport)
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 20 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: The Level 3 Physical Education course builds on the skills, knowledge and concepts taught at Level
2. While it is not essential, it is beneficial to have had previous experience at this level. A balance of both practical and
theoretical work is required.
Students will also develop a greater understanding of the sociology of sport, developing the socio-cultural knowledge
necessary to critically evaluate their own, others’ and societal involvement in physical activity. Critical thinking, understanding
research and reaching coherent judgements are some of the fundamental skills acquired in this course. This is an academic
course and there are many written components.
Students will learn about:
• Evaluating a training programme
• Leadership styles
• Physical activity experiences past, present and future
• Planning for physical activity outcomes
• Performance Improvement
The course has five achievement standards. One of the achievement standards is a performance based standard.
Leads to: University and tertiary sports, physical education, and teaching degrees and courses. This course will also be
helpful for related course such as medicine, physiotherapy, nursing science, nutritional science, armed services and the
police force.

YEAR 13 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (SPORTS ADVANTAGE) 13 PES

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of 12 PES Programme. (Students must be actively participating in a sport)
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 20 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: This course builds on the skills, knowledge and concepts taught at Level 2. While it is not essential, it is
beneficial to have had previous experience at this level. A balance of both practical and theoretical work is required.
Students will also develop a greater understanding of the sociology of sport, developing the socio-cultural knowledge
necessary to critically evaluate their own, others’ and societal involvement in physical activity. Critical thinking, understanding
research and reaching coherent judgements are some of the fundamental skills acquired in this course. This is an academic
course and there are many written components.
Students will learn about:
 Evaluating a training programme
 Leadership styles
 Physical activity experiences past, present and future
 Planning for physical activity outcomes
 Performance Improvement
The course has five achievement standards. One of the achievement standards is a performance based standard.
Leads to: University and tertiary sports, physical education, and teaching degrees and courses. This course will also be
helpful for related course such as medicine, physiotherapy, nursing science, nutritional science, armed services and the
police force.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 13 OUTDOOR EDUCATION 13 OED
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 12 Outdoor Education programme or as determined by the
Directors of Outdoor Education and Physical Education, and requires a reasonable level of fitness.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 23 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 23
Course Description: This course is the culmination of Outdoor Education at Avondale College. It is designed for students to
become our future leaders and those who wish to pursue a passion for the environment and outdoor activities.
A large part of the course is consolidation of the skills from Year 12 Outdoor Education and embedding our outdoor practices
into safety and leadership in the great outdoors.
Due to the large safety aspect needed in Outdoor Education there will be a classes of only 20 students. Students will be
chosen for their leadership potential, academic success and ability to achieve excellence in Outdoor Education.
13OED is University Approved as it uses 23 NCEA Achievement standards from Physical Education. Students cannot take OED
and PE at the same time.
It is an expectation that all students will:
 Take part in all practical based physical activities.
 Be available for all activities outside of school including some evening and weekend time.
 Have appropriate outdoor clothing for any activities outside of the school according to the schools EOTC policy.
It is also expected that all course work, assessments and tests including homework from other subjects must be completed
before a student will be allowed to attend an activity or trip.

YEAR 13 SPORT LEADERSHIP 13 SPL

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 12 Sports Leadership or 12PED.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 4 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 23 Total Credits 27
Course Description: This course is designed for students with an interest in sport and physical activity. Students who choose this
subject must be prepared to participate in a range of different sports and physical activities to apply theory contexts learned in class.
The number of credits is subject to change at the direction of the outside provider.
Students will learn about:
 Leadership in sports/physical activity
 Planning and running coaching sessions
 Planning and running an event for the junior school
This course has one achievement standard, which is a performance-based standard. There are 4 unit standards which all have
practical and theoretical elements that are assessed.
Leads to: Unitec, coaching.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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SCIENCE LEARNING AREA
Science Department Pathways Chart Page 67

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PAGE

10 SCI Year 10 Science Compulsory subject for all Year 10 students, which includes 4 Level 1 credits. 67
11 CBI Year 11 Cambridge Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Science course with ‘M6’ grades on 68
IGCSE Biology average in Year 10
12 CBI Year 12 Cambridge IGCSE grade C or higher in a suitable subject is recommended. 68
AS Biology
13 CBI Year 13 Cambridge AS Grade ‘D’ or above in Biology is recommended. 68
A2 Biology
11 CCH Year 11 Cambridge Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Science course with ‘M6’ grade on 68
IGCSE Chemistry average.
12 CCH Year 12 Cambridge IGCSE grade C or higher in a suitable subject is recommended. 69
AS Chemistry
13 CCH Year 13 Cambridge AS Grade ‘D’ or above in Chemistry is recommended. 69
A2 Chemistry
11 CPH Year 11 Cambridge Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Science course with ‘M6’ grades on 69
IGCSE Physics average.
12 CPH Year 12 Cambridge IGCSE grade B or higher in a suitable subject is recommended. 70
AS Physics
13 CPH Year 13 Cambridge AS Grade ‘C’ or above in Physics is recommended. 70
A2 Physics
11 HOR Year 11/12 NCEA Satisfactory completion of the Junior Science course. 70
Horticultural Science
12 HOR Year 12/13 NCEA 10 credits from Level 1 Horticultural Science or equivalent in Science. 70
Horticultural Science
13 HOR Year 13 NCEA 10 credits from Level 2 Horticultural Science or equivalent in Science. 71
Horticultural Science
11 HBI Year 11 NCEA Satisfactory completion of the Junior Science course with A4 grade in most 71
Human Biology Year 10 Science topics
11 SCI Year 11 NCEA Satisfactory completion of the Junior Science course. 71
Science
11 SCP Year 11 NCEA This course is recommended for those students who have made limited 71
Practical Science progress in Year 10 Science.
12 SCI Year 12 NCEA Minimum of 14 Level 1 Science credits including 4 credits at Merit level. 72
Science
12 BIO Year 12 NCEA Biology 1.5 and/or S1.9 standards, and any Level 1 English standard. 72
Biology
13 BIO Year 13 NCEA 8 credits from Level 2 Biology Externals + at least 1 Internal pass. 72
Biology
12 CHE Year 12 NCEA Science 1.5 external standard. 72
Chemistry
13 SCI Year 13 NCEA Minimum of 14 Level 2 Science credits including 4 from AS91191. 72
Science
13 SCC Year 13 NCEA Minimum of 14 Level 2 Science credits from any Science subject. 73
Core Science
13 CHE Year 13 NCEA 11 credits from Level 2 Chemistry including a minimum of two from 73
Chemistry Chemistry 2.4, 2.5 or 2.6.
12 PHY Year 12 NCEA Science 1.1 or Physics 1.3 and achievement in external Level 1 algebra 73
Physics standard.
13 PHY Year 13 NCEA Minimum of 15 credits from Level 2 Physics with Achieved grades in both 73
Physics Physics 2.4 (AS91171 Mechanics) and 2.6 (AS91173 Electricity and Magnetism).

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS
YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

HORTICULTURE HORTICULTURE HORTICULTURE

11 HOR 12 HOR 13 HOR
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

PRACTICAL SCIENCE CORE SCIENCE

11 SCP 13 SCC
 Level 1  Level 3

SCIENCE SCIENCE
12 SCI 13 SCI
 Level 2  Level 3

CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY
12 CHE 13 CHE
 Level 2  Level 3

SCIENCE PHYSICS PHYSICS

11 SCI 12 PHY 13 PHY
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

BIOLOGY BIOLOGY
12 BIO 13 BIO
 Level 2  Level 3

HUMAN BIOLOGY
11 HBI
 Level 1

BIOLOGY BIOLOGY BIOLOGY

11 CBI 12 CBI 13 CBI
 IGCSE  AS  AS

PHYSICS PHYSICS PHYSICS

11 CPH 12 CPH 13 CPH
 IGCSE  AS  A2

CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY

11 CCH 12 CCH 13 CCH
 IGCSE  AS  A2

YEAR 10 SCIENCE 10 SCI

Entry Requirements: Compulsory subject for all Year 10 students.
Course Description: Topics are arranged to fit the science curriculum at level 5 and prepare students for the new Level 1
standards in 2023 – Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship) and Hangarau (Technology)
Assessment: will be a combination different types of assignment and an end-of-year exam. Assessment is an integral part
of the teaching programme.
Leads to: 11 SCI, 11 SCP, 11 HOR, 11 HBI, 11 CBI, 11 CCH, 11 CPH

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 11 BIOLOGY (IGCSE) 11 CBI 
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Science course with ‘M6’ grades on average.
Course Description:
a) To provide a worthwhile educational experience for all students, whether or not they go on to study science
beyond this level. The course aims to develop students who can become confident citizens in a technological
world and to take or develop an informed interest in scientific matters; also to be suitably prepared for studies
beyond the IGCSE level in pure sciences, in applied sciences or in science-dependent vocational courses.
b) To develop abilities and skills that are relevant to the study and practice of Biology; are useful in everyday life;
encourage safe practice; encourage effective communication.
c) To develop attitudes relevant to Biology such as concern for accuracy and precision; objectivity; integrity;
enquiry; initiative; inventiveness.
d) To stimulate interest in, and care for, the environment.
Course Outline: Biological Organisation, Intracellular Processes, Nutrition and Transport, Disease and Homeostasis,
Reproduction and Inheritance, and Human Impact.
Assessment: The three assessment objectives in Biology are:
A. Knowledge with understanding (50% of the Assessment with not more than 25% recall)
B. Handling information and solving problems (30% of the Assessment)
C. Experimental skills and investigations (20% of the Assessment) The examination will include 3 papers.
Leads to: AS Biology or NCEA Level 2 Biology

YEAR 12 BIOLOGY (AS) 12 CBI 

Entry Requirements: IGCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in Biology is recommended.
Course Description: This course is aimed at able Year 12 students. This course places a greater emphasis on the understanding
and application of scientific concepts and principles whilst still giving a thorough introduction to the study of Biology.
Course Outline: This course is divided into eleven topics with practical skills spread throughout them.
 Cell Structure
 Biology Molecules
 Enzymes
 Cell Membranes and Transport
 Cell and Nuclear Division
 Genetic Control
 Transport
 Gas Exchange
 Infectious Disease
 Immunity
 Ecology
Assessment: Students are assessed with three external examination papers.
Leads to: A Level Biology

YEAR 13 BIOLOGY (A2) 13 CBI 

Entry Requirements: AS Grade ‘D’ or above in Biology is recommended.
Course Description: This course is aimed at able Year 13 students. This course places a greater emphasis on the understanding
and application of scientific concepts and principles, whilst still giving a thorough introduction to the study of Biology.
Course Outline: There are eight topics.
1) Energy and Respiration
2) Photosynthesis
3) Homeostasis
4) Coordination and Control
5) Inherited Change
6) Selection and Evolution
7) Biodiversity, Classification and Conservation
8) Genetic Technology
Assessment: A level candidates will be assessed in two external examination papers.
Leads to: Tertiary courses

YEAR 11 CHEMISTRY (IGCSE) 11 CCH 

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Science course with ‘M6’ grade on average.
FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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Course Description:
a) To provide a worthwhile educational experience for all students, whether or not they go on to study science beyond this
level. The course aims to develop students who can become confident citizens in a technological world and to take or
develop an informed interest in scientific matters; also to be suitably prepared for studies beyond the IGCSE level in pure
sciences, in applied sciences or in science-dependent vocational courses.
b) To develop abilities and skills that are relevant to the study and practice of Chemistry; are useful in everyday life;
encourage safe practice; encourage effective communication.
c) To develop attitudes relevant to Chemistry such as concern for accuracy and precision; objectivity; integrity;
enquiry; initiative; inventiveness.
d) To stimulate interest in, and care for, the environment.
Course Outline: Collision theory, Separation techniques, Structure and Bonding, Nature’s materials: metals, non- metals,
Chemical calculations, Chemical reactions, Nature’s materials: air and water, Physical chemistry, Organic chemistry.
Assessment: The three assessment objectives in Chemistry are:
A. Knowledge with understanding (50% of the Assessment)
B. Handling information and solving problems (30% of the Assessment)
C. Experimental skills and investigations (20% of the Assessment) The examination will include 3 papers:
Leads to: AS Chemistry or NCEA Level 2 Chemistry

YEAR 12 CHEMISTRY (AS) 12 CCH 

Entry Requirements: IGCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in a suitable subject is recommended.
Course Description: This syllabus is designed to place emphasis on the understanding and application of scientific concepts
and principles in the study of Chemistry.
Course Outline: Particles: Atoms and molecules, Experimental skills, Physical chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Organic
chemistry.
Assessment: Students are assessed with three external examination papers including a large practical component.
a) Knowledge with understanding (40%)
b) Handling information and solving problems (40%)
c) Experimental skills and investigation (20%)
Leads to: A Level Chemistry.

YEAR 13 CHEMISTRY (A2) 13 CCH 

Entry Requirements: AS Grade ‘D’ or above in Chemistry is recommended.
Course Description: This syllabus is designed to place emphasis on the understanding and application of scientific concepts
and principles in the study of Chemistry.
Course Outline:
 Physical chemistry
 Inorganic chemistry
 Organic chemistry
 Analytical chemistry
 Planning, analysis and evaluation practical skills
Assessment:
a) Knowledge with understanding (40%)
b) Handling information and solving problems (40%)
c) Experimental skills and investigation (20%)
Students are assessed with two external examination papers.
Leads to: Tertiary courses.

YEAR 11 PHYSICS (IGCSE) 11 CPH 

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Science course with ‘M6’ grades on average.
Course Description:
a) To provide a worthwhile educational experience for all students, whether or not they go on to study science
beyond this level. The course aims to develop students who can become confident citizens in a technological
world and to take or develop an informed interest in scientific matters; also to be suitably prepared for studies
beyond the IGCSE level in pure sciences, in applied sciences or in science-dependent vocational courses.
b) To develop abilities and skills that are relevant to the study and practice of Physics; are useful in everyday life;
c) To encourage safe practice; encourage effective communication.
d) To develop attitudes relevant to Physics such as concern for accuracy and precision; objectivity; integrity;
CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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 enquiry; initiative; inventiveness.
e) To stimulate interest in, and care for, the environment.
Course Outline: Light, Electricity, Energy, Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Heat, Waves, Atomic Physics, Electronics
Assessment: The three assessment objectives in Physics are:
A. Knowledge with understanding (50% of the Assessment with not more than 25% recall) B. Handling information and
solving problems (30% of the Assessment) C. Experimental skills and investigations (20% of the Assessment) The
examinations will include 3 papers.
Leads to: AS Physics or NCEA Level 2 Physics

YEAR 12 PHYSICS (AS) 12 CPH 

Entry Requirements: IGCSE Grade ‘B’ or above in a suitable subject is recommended. 2022 NCEA candidates wanting to
enter this course may apply to the Curriculum Deputy Principal who will consult the Director.
Course Description: This syllabus emphasises the understanding and application of scientific concepts and principles of
Physics.
Course Outline: General Physics, Newtonian Physics, Matter, Oscillations and Waves, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern
Physics, Gathering and Communicating Information
Assessment: Three external examination papers:
a) Multichoice questions (31% of AS Level)
b) Structured questions (46% of AS Level)
c) Advanced Practical skills (23% of AS Level)
Leads to: A Level Physics

YEAR 13 PHYSICS (A2) 13 CPH 

Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements AS Grade ‘C’ or above in Physics is recommended.
Course Description: This syllabus emphasises the understanding and application of scientific concepts and principles of Physics.
Course Outline: General Physics, Newtonian Physics, Matter, Oscillations and Waves, Electricity and Magnetism Modern
Physics,Cosmology, Gathering and Communicating Information
Assessment: Two external examination papers.
a) Structured questions (38.5% of A Level)
b) Planning , analysis and evaluation (11.5% of A Level)

YEAR 11 HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE 11 HOR

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Junior Science course.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 22 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: This course is an entry level course into Horticulture. It is taught through a mix of NZQA achievement
standards and level 2 ITO industry standards. It is a practical based course with students learning skills such as propagation
through seed sowing and cuttings, landscaping and investigation techniques. It is assessed by internal assessment only.
Leads to: 12 HOR

YEAR 12 HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE 12 HOR

Entry Requirements: 10 credits in Level 1/2 Horticultural Science or equivalent in Science.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 4 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 11 Total Credits 15

CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 

Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 10 Total Credits 10
Course Description: This course is taught through a mix of level 2 and 3 standards. Students build on the skills gained
from 11HOR and develop asexual propagation skills such as budding and grafting, cuttings and division and move their
landscaping skills to a higher level. They are involved in the Trees for Survival program and gain industry recognised
standards. It is assessed by internal assessment only.
Leads to: 13 HOR
FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 13 HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE 13 HOR
Entry Requirements: 10 credits in Level 2 Horticultural Science or Level 2 Science.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 10 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 10 Total Credits 24
Course Description: This course is an advanced course aimed at those who have completed 12HOR. It is based on developing
the propagation skills and producing a crop for market. It looks at commercial production and how a profit can be made.
Assessment: is by internal and external assessment.

YEAR 11 HUMAN BIOLOGY 11 HBI

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Junior Science course with A4 grade or in most Year 10 Science topics.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 15 Achievement Standards 7 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: The course is useful for students as a companion subject to science for those interested in nursing.
Human biology is also useful if taking up physical education in Year 12. Topics include functioning of the human systems,
practical investigation, human defense against diseases, human digestive and reproductive systems, maintenance of normal
body functioning and genetics.
Leads to: 12 BIO

YEAR 11 SCIENCE COURSES

There are two Year 11 Science courses. The majority of students will be entered into 11 SCI by the department. Select students
will be placed into the 11SCP course if progress suggests that this is the most suitable option.

YEAR 11 SCIENCE 11 SCI

Entry Requirements: Successful completion of the Year 10 Science course, with achievement (A3 and above) shown across
the majority of topics in Year 10 Science.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12-16 Achievement Standards 8-12 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24 [MAX]
Course Description: The course covers a wide range of science. One standard from a variety of the science disciplines
are on offer for students (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Horticulture and Earth and Space Science) including two practical
investigations. The course is designed to lead into Level 2 study in all areas of Science. Please refer to the prerequisites
outlined in Year 12 course descriptions.
Leads to: 12 BIO, 12 CHE, 12 PHY, 12 HOR, 12 SCI

YEAR 11 PRACTICAL SCIENCE 11 SCP

Entry Requirements: This course will be recommended to students who have made limited progress in Year 10 Science or
who want some Science background without necessarily taking it beyond Level 1.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 20 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: This course is taught through five standards, with standards from each of Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Horticulture and Earth and Space Science. Three of the standards are based on practical investigation skills and the others
look at applications of Science that are relevant to all of us. This does not lead to Level 2 Physics, Biology or Chemistry.
Leads to: 12 HOR or 12SCI

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 12 SCIENCE 12 SCI
Entry Requirements: This course will be recommended to students who have gained a minimum of 14 Level 1
Science credits, including 4 at Merit level.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 15 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 19
Course Description: This course is taught through five standards, from Chemistry and Earth and Space Science. Students
will build on their practical investigation skills while learning about geological processes and extreme environments.
Leads to: 13 SCI, 13 SCC, 13HOR

YEAR 12 BIOLOGY 12 BIO

Entry Requirements: Minimum of 11 credits from 11HBI or 11SCI, which must include either AS90929 or AS90948.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 13 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 21
Course Description: This course is taught through six standards; covering a wide range of topics in Biology: Ecology,
Animal structure and function, Microscopy, Cell structure and processes, genetics and analyzing the biological validity of
information.
Leads to: 13 BIO, 13 SCI, 13SCC

YEAR 13 BIOLOGY 13 BIO

Entry Requirements: Minimum of 8 credits in Level 2 Biology Externals and at least 1 Internal Achieved.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 9 Achievement Standards 13 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: The course is based on evolutionary processes and plant/animal behaviour and how these areas
of Biology are interconnected. There is also internally assessed research units where students find out about and discuss
developments in gene technologies, socioscientific issues and homeostatic systems.
Leads to: Tertiary courses.

YEAR 12 CHEMISTRY 12 CHE

Entry Requirements: Science 1.5 standard.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 7 Achievement Standards 13 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: The course covers a range of different chemistry topics: Structure and Bonding, Organic chemistry,
Reactivity and Equilibrium principles. There is a practically assessed Qualitative Analysis unit and internally assessed Redox
standard.
Leads to: 13 CHE, 13 SCI, 13SCC

YEAR 13 SCIENCE 13 SCI

Entry Requirements: Minimum of 14 credits from Level 2 Science, with 4 from the Level 2 external AS91191.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: The course is taught through 5 standards, from Earth and Space Science. One standard uses investigation
skills, while the others look at scientific processes in the world around us and how we are affected by them. Topics range from
geological dating, oceanic and astmospheric process, and aspects of Astronomy.
Leads to: Tertiary courses.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 13 CORE SCIENCE 13 SCC
Entry Requirements: Minimum of 12 credits from Level 2 Sciences.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 7 Total Credits 21
Course Description: The course is taught through 5 standards, from Earth and Space Science, and Environmental
Sustainability. One standard uses investigation skills, while the others look at scientific processes in the world around us and
how we are affected by them.
Leads to: Tertiary courses related to Science or directly into employment.

YEAR 13 CHEMISTRY 13 CHE

Entry Requirements: 11 credits from Level 2 Chemistry including a minimum of two from Chemistry 2.4, 2.5 or 2.6.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 9 Achievement Standards 15 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 24
Course Description: This course covers externally assessed standards; organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. There are
also three internally assessed standards: redox, chemical processes and spectroscopic data analysis.
Leads to: Tertiary courses.

YEAR 12 PHYSICS 12 PHY

Entry Requirements: Science 1.1 or Physics 1.3 and achievement in external Algebra standard.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 AND 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 10 Achievement Standards 12 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: The course studies four main areas: experimental techniques, mechanics, electromagnetism, and
nuclear physics.
Leads to: 13 PHY, 13 SCI, 13SCC

YEAR 13 PHYSICS 13 PHY

Entry Requirements: Minimum of 15 credits from Level 2 Physics with Achieved grades in both Physics 2.4 (AS91171 Mechanics)
and 2.6 (AS91173 Electricity and Magnetism).
There are two routes through this course and this will be determined by initial formative assessments. Both routes are UE
approved and differ only in the mode of assessment and a small amount of content.
Route A
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 7 Achievement Standards 16 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 23
Route Description: The course studies: experimental analysis, mechanics, DC electricity and electromagnetic induction,
atomic and nuclear physics, and wave systems.
Leads to: Restricted entry Tertiary courses.
Route B
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 13 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 23
Route Description: The course studies: experimental analysis, mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, and wave systems.
Leads to: Tertiary courses.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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Social Science Department Pathways Chart Page 75

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PAGE

10 SOS Year 10 Social Science Compulsory subject for all Year 10 students. 75
11 CGE Year 11 Cambridge Satisfactory completion of the Junior Social Science course with good end- 76
IGCSE Geography of-year examination results.
12 CGE Year 12 Cambridge IGCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in Geography, English, History or Biology. 76
AS Geography
13 CGE Year 13 Cambridge AS Grade ‘D’ or above in Geography. You must have completed AS Geography 76
A2 Geography to be able to take this course.
11 CHS Year 11 Cambridge Satisfactory completion of the Junior Social Science programme with good 76
IGCSE History end-of-year examination results.
12 CHS Year 12 Cambridge IGCSE Grade ‘D’ or above in a suitable subject is recommended. Pass 11CHS (or 77
AS History exceptional completion of 11HIS or 11ENL).
13 CHS Year 13 Cambridge AS Grade ‘D’ or above in History is recommended. 77
A2 History
12 CPS Year 12 Cambridge IGCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in a suitable subject is recommended. 77
AS Psychology
13 CPS Year 13 Cambridge A2 AS Grade ‘D’ or above in Psychology is recommended. 78
Psychology
12 CLS Year 12 NCEA 14 credits from Level 1 English, History, Geography or Psychology. 78
Classical Studies
13 CLS Year 13 NCEA 14 credits from Level 2 Classical Studies, English, History, Geography or 78
Classical Studies Psychology.
12 GEC Year 12 NCEA 8 credits from one of Level 1 Geography, English or History. 79
Core Geography
13 GEC Year 13 NCEA Core 10 credits from one of Level 2 Geography, English, History or Classical 79
Geography Studies.
11 GEO Year 11 NCEA Geography Satisfactory completion of the Junior Social Science programme with good 79
end-of-year examination results.
12 GEO Year 12 NCEA Geography 14 credits from one of Level 1 Geography, English or History. 80
13 GEO Year 13 NCEA Geography 16 credits from one of Level 2 Geography, Classical Studies, English or 80
History.
11 HIS Year 11 NCEA History Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Social Science Course, including at least an 80
A4 in the end of year exam and an A4 for the the essay assessment.
12 HIS Year 12 NCEA History 14 credits from Level 1 History or English. 81
13 HIS Year 13 NCEA History 14 credits from Level 2 History, Classical Studies, English or Geography. 81

13 ARH Year 13 Art History 14 Credits from NCEA L2 Classical Studies, English (ENC or ENL) or History. 81
11 PSY Year 11 NCEA Psychology Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Social Science programme. 81
12 PSY Year 12 NCEA Psychology 14 credits from Level 1 Psychology, or 80 credits from NCEA Level 1. 82
13 PSY Year 13 NCEA Psychology 14 credits from Level 2 Psychology, or 80 credits from NCEA Level 2. 82
12 HTT Year 12 NCEA Travel & Must have Level 1 Literacy. 82
Tourism
13 HTT Year 13 NCEA Travel & Must have Level 2 Literacy. Level 2 Travel and Tourism is advantageous 82
Tourism (must have Level 2 in order to be eligible for the NZ Certificate).

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13
GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY
11 CGE 12 CGE 13 CGE
 IGCSE  AS  A2

HISTORY HISTORY HISTORY

11 CHS 12 CHS 13 CHS
 IGCSE  AS  A2

PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY
12 CPS 13 CPS
 AS  A2

CLASSICAL STUDIES CLASSICAL STUDIES

12 CLS 13 CLS
 Level 2  Level 3

ART HISTORY
13 ARH
 Level 3

GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY

11 GEO 12 GEO 13 GEO
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

CORE GEOGRAPHY CORE GEOGRAPHY

12 GEC 13 GEC
 Level 2  Level 3

HISTORY HISTORY HISTORY

11 HIS 12 HIS 13 HIS
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY

11 PSY 12 PSY 13 PSY
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

TRAVEL & TOURISM TRAVEL & TOURISM

12 HTT 13 HTT
 Level 2  Level 3

YEAR 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE 10 SOS

Entry Requirements: Compulsory subject for all Year 10 students.
CREDITS AVAILABLE (TBC) LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 4 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 4
Course Description: Topics to include:
 Impacts of past events on people
 NZ government and society
 Sustainability and global change
Assessment: A topic assessment, skills assessment and research inquiry as well as an end-of-year examination.
Leads to: Years 11, 12 and 13 Geography, History, Psychology or Economics. Classical Studies, Art History and Travel and Tourism.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 11 GEOGRAPHY (IGCSE) 11 CGE 
Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Junior Social Science course with good end-of-year examination results.
Course Description: Geography is a subject that considers 'The Big Picture', how the natural environment, people and
economies are inter-connected. Geography includes lots of activities and looks at real-life situations on field trips and in
videos. Topics in the course include:
 The Natural Environment
 Population and Settlement
 Economic Development and the use of Resources.
Through studying this course students develop a sense of place and an understanding of the processes that combine to
shape our world. The course investigates how people interact with environments and the impacts that we have as we develop
human-made environments. In addition mapping, graphing, resource interpretation, data presentation and decision making
are important aspects of this course; skills that are relevant to a range of subjects and valued in the work place. The course
includes fieldwork activities in and around school and at least one field trip.
Assessment: Students are entered for 3 examination papers at the end of the year
Leads to: AS Geography or NCEA Level 2 Geography

YEAR 12 GEOGRAPHY (AS) 12 CGE 

Entry Requirements: IGCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in Geography, English, History or Biology.
Geography Course Description: This course encourages awareness and understanding of the complexity of natural and
human systems on earth. Equally important is consideration of the impact of the human race on the environment and
how we can manage this to achieve sustainable development of the world. Geography occupies a pivotal position in the
understanding and interpretation of social, economic, political and environmental issues.
This course builds upon learning in IGCSE Geography, but it is also suitable for both Year 12 and Year 13 students who may
be wanting to study Geography for the first time. The course includes fieldwork activities in and around school and at least
one field trip.
Topics in the course include:
 Physical Geography Hydrology and the geography of rivers
Atmosphere and weather
Rocks and weathering
 Human Geography Population
Migration
Settlement dynamics
Assessment: Students are entered for one 3-hour examination paper at the end of the year.
Leads to: A2 Level Geography or 13 GEO

YEAR 13 GEOGRAPHY (A2) 13 CGE 

Entry requirements: AS Level grade ‘D’ or above in Geography. Students can not study this course unless they have passed
AS Level Geography. Students wishing to study Geography for the first time in Year 13 should take AS Level Geography or
Level 3 NCEA Geography.
Course Description: This course builds upon content and skills gained at IGCSE and AS level study. Students widen their
knowledge and understanding of the subject, while developing their investigative abilities and their evaluation and decision-
making skills. Mapping, graphing, resource interpretation and data presentation are important aspects of this course; skills
that are relevant to a range of subjects and valued in the work place. The course includes fieldwork activities in and around
school and at least one field trip.
Topics in the course include:
 Advanced Physical Geography Coastal Environments, Hazardous Environments
 Advanced Human Geography Environmental Management, Global Interdependence
Assessment: Students are entered for two 1.5 hour examination papers at the end of the year.
Leads to: a variety of tertiary studies

YEAR 11 HISTORY (IGCSE) 11 CHS 

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Social Science course with good end-of-year examination results.
Course Description: The IGCSE History course offers students the opportunity to study major international issues
of the twentieth century. Students will also undertake a Depth Study on the history of a particular region. Along with

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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the acquisition of knowledge, there is a significant emphasis on the development of historical skills and perspectives.
Course Outline:
a) International Relations Since 1919
1. Were the Peace Treaties of 1919-23 fair?
2. To what extent was the League of Nations a success?
3. Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?
b) The Cold War, 1945-91
1. How effectively did the USA contain the spread of Communism?
2. How secure was the USSR’s control over Eastern Europe , 1948-1989
3. How effective has the United Nations Organisation been?
c) Depth Study
1. Nazi Germany
2. Russian Revolution
Assessment: All candidates are entered into three examination papers:
Leads to: AS History, AS Classical Studies, or NCEA Level 2 History

YEAR 12 HISTORY (AS) 12 CHS 

Entry requirements: Pass 11CHS (or exceptional completion of 11HIS or Year 11ENL or CEN)
Component 1 (Document Question): The Gilded Age and Progressive Era, 1870s to 1920
Component 2 (Outline Study): The History of the USA, 1820-1941
Theme 1 - The Origins of the Civil War 1820-61
Theme 2 - The US Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Theme 3 - The Great Crash, the Great Depression and the New Deal policies, 1920-41
Assessment: All candidates are entered into 2 examination papers:
Component 1 - 40%
Component 2 - 60%
Leads to: 13CHS, 13 Cambridge Classics, 13HIS, 13CLS

YEAR 13 HISTORY (A2) 13 CHS 

Entry Requirements: Pass AS history with at least a Grade 'D'.
This course completes the History A Level and will include two components.
Component 3 (Interpretations Question): The origins of the First World War.
Candidates study content relating to the origin of the First World War between 1890-1914 and differing interpretations that
historians have produced, with particular focus on the over-arching key question, 'Who was to blame for the First World War?'
Component 4 (Depth Study): is a depth study on Europe of the Dictators, 1918 - 1941.
Three Topics are covered in this part of the course:
Mussolini's Italy, 1919-1941
Stalin's Russia, 1924-1941
Britain, 1919-1939
Assessment: All candidates entered into 2 examination papers
Component 3 - 40%
Component 4 - 60%
Leads to: Stage 1 History in University, and also tertiary programmes where research, evidence weighting (source analysis and
communication are important skills. Many tertiary courses such as Medicine, Law, Journalism, and Architecture recommend
History.

YEAR 12 PSYCHOLOGY (AS) 12 CPS 

Entry Requirements: IGCSE Grade ‘C’ or above in a suitable subject is recommended. 2022 NCEA candidates wanting to enter
this course may apply to the Curriculum Deputy Principal who will consult the HOD.
Course Description: This syllabus aims to encourage an interest in and appreciation of Psychology through an exploration
of the ways in which Psychology is conducted. This exploration includes:
 a review of a number of important research studies;
 an opportunity to look at the ways in which Psychology has been applied.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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Course Outline: Core Studies have been selected to reflect four core areas of Psychology. The studies are arranged under
the headings of:
Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Physiological Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Assessment: The examination will include 2 papers:
Leads to: A Level Psychology or NCEA Level 3 Psychology

YEAR 13 PSYCHOLOGY (A2) 13 CPS 

Entry Requirements: AS Grade ‘D’ or above in Psychology is recommended.
Course Description: This is an advanced course in Psychology. The syllabus has been designed as a continuation of AS Psychology,
specialising in two fields. This allows for an in-depth exploration into the application of Psychology in different areas.
Course Outline: The course is divided into two topics: Abnormal Psychology and Health Psychology. Abnormal Psychology
will cover models of abnormality, different psychological disorders and explanations for them from different perspectives.
Health Psychology will cover topics such as pain, stress and health promotion.
Assessment: The end of year examination will consist of questions on the two topics.
Leads to: Stage 1 Psychology at University as well as Tertiary programmes requiring understanding of research methods,
critical analysis and communication.

YEAR 12 CLASSICAL STUDIES 12 CLS

Entry Requirements: 14 credits from Level 1 English, History, Geography or Psychology.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 10 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: An introduction to ancient Greece and Rome. These civilisations have contributed to our culture
through government and legal systems, philosophy, literature, science, mathematics, art and architecture.
Units are studied from this range of topics:
 Ancient Literature
 Social and Political Life
 Art and Architecture
Assessment: Two topics are externally assessed and two topics are internally assessed.
Leads to: 13 CLS. General knowledge for future travel. Acquisition of valuable skills for any tertiary study course, especially
law and arts degrees.

YEAR 13 CLASSICAL STUDIES 13 CLS

Entry Requirements: 14 credits from Level 2 Classical Studies, History, English, Geography or Psychology.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: A study in aspects of ancient Greece and/or Rome. These civilisations have contributed to our culture
through government and legal systems, philosophy, literature, science, mathematics, art and architecture. It is highly
recommended that students have demonstrated success in an external assessment in one of the subjects listed in the entry
requirements to consider this course.
The areas studied are History, Literature, and Art History.
Units are studied from this range of topics:
 Art and Architecture
 Significant Historic Figures
 Ideologies of the classical world
 The relationship between aspects of the classical world and other cultures
Assessment: Two topics are externally assessed and two topics are internally assessed.
Leads to: Entry into a wide range of tertiary options where analysis, summary and communication skills are valued.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 12 CORE GEOGRAPHY 12 GEC
Entry Requirements: 8 credits from one of Level 1 Geography, English or History.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 3 Total Credits 21
Course Description: This course offers students the opportunity to study Geography with just one end-of-year external
exam. Geography is relevant to everyone, and draws on many subjects. It is about the interaction of people and places.
Geography includes lots of activities and looks at real-life situations on field trips and in videos. Geographic Skills such as
mapping, graphing, interpretation and photo analysis are taught throughout all the topics. Topics in the course include:
 Natural landscapes
 Urban patterns
 Geographic Research
 Contemporary Geographic Issues
 Global Geography
The course includes fieldwork activities in and around school and at least one field trip.
Leads to: 13 GEC, 13 GEO

YEAR 13 CORE GEOGRAPHY 13 GEC

Entry Requirements: 10 credits from one of Level 2 Geography, English, History, Classical Studies.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 8 Total Credits 22
Course Description: This course offers students the opportunity to study Geography based on internal standards only.
Geography is relevant to everyone and draws on many subjects. It is about the interaction of people and places, and examines
current issues and varying perspectives. Geographic skills involving mapping, graphing, and photo analysis are important
aspects of this course; skills that are relevant to a range of subjects and valued in the workplace.
Topics in the course include:
 Natural processes
 Event planning
 Geographic Research
 Contemporary Geographic Issues
 Global Geography
 Tourism
Fieldwork as part of research, as well as the opportunity to visit Rotorua, are part of this course.
Leads to: a variety of tertiary studies

YEAR 11 GEOGRAPHY 11 GEO

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the junior Social Science programme with good end-of-year examination results.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 10 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: Geography is relevant to everyone, and draws on many subjects. It is about the interaction of people and
places. Geography includes lots of activities and looks at real-life situations on field trips and in videos. Geographic Skills such as
mapping, graphing, interpretation and photo analysis are taught throughout all the topics.
Topics in the course include:
 Our local environment
 The shaping of NZ
 Climate Change
 Settlement patterns
 Contested Spaces
The course includes fieldwork activities in and around school and at least one field trip.
Leads to: 12 GEO, AS Level Geography

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 12 GEOGRAPHY 12 GEO
Entry Requirements: 14 credits from Level 1 Geography, English or History.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Geography is relevant to everyone, and draws on many subjects. It is about the interaction of people and
places. Geography includes lots of activities and looks at real-life situations on field trips and in videos. Geographic Skills such as
mapping, graphing, interpretation and photo analysis are taught throughout all the topics. Topics in the course include:
 Natural landscape
 Urban patterns
 Geographic skills
 Conducting your own Geographic Research
 Contemporary Geographic Issues
 Global Geography
This course includes fieldwork activities in and around school and at least one field trip.
Leads to: 13 GEO or 13 GEC

YEAR 13 GEOGRAPHY 13 GEO

Entry Requirements: 16 credits from one of Level 2 Geography, Classical Studies, English or History.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Through studying this course students develop a sense of place and an understanding of the processes
that combine to shape our world. Mapping, graphing, resource interpretation, data presentation and decision making are
important aspects of this course; skills that are relevant to a range of subjects and valued in the work place. Topics in the
course include:
 Coastal Processes
 Tourism development
 Analyse an event
 Geographic Research
 Contemporary Geographic Issues
 Global Geography
The course includes fieldwork activities in and around school and at least one day trip. In addition there is a residential field
trip to Rotorua.
Leads to: a variety of tertiary studies.

YEAR 11 HISTORY 11 HIS

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Social Science Course, including at least an A4 in the end of year
exam and an A4 for the essay assessment.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 8 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: History is a subject that examines the actions and beliefs of people in the past in order to help us make
sense of today. This course provides a broad overview of significant events of change that shaped key aspects of society,
power, and race relations.
The topics we study include:
 ‘Blackbirding’ - slavery in the Pacific.
 Pacific Histories - from pre-colonisation to the Dawn Raids
 Plagues and Pestilence - an examination of pandemics throughout history
 Crime and Punishment
 Protest in the 20th Century
Students also learn how to research a topic of their choice.
Leads to: 12 HIS, 12 CLS

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 12 HISTORY 12 HIS
Entry Requirements: 14 credits from Level 1 History or English.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 14 Achievement Standards 9 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 23
Course Description: The Level 2 Course aims to develop the analytical skills of students by focusing on topics relating to the
theme: Systems of Power and Change.
The course will comprise of four key studies:
1. Turning Points, beginning with the Declaration of Independence in New Zealand, and covering a range of eras from
medieval times to 9/11.
2. The Irish Troubles in the 1960s
3. The Vietnam War from a perspective of Vietnamese Nationalism, including New Zealand involvement in the Vietnam War.
4. The French Revolution
Students will also carry out research into an aspect of history that motivates and engages them.
Leads to: 13 HIS, 13 CLS

YEAR 13 HISTORY 13 HIS

Entry Requirements: 14 credits in either Level 2 History, Classical Studies, English or Geography.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 15 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 25
Course Description: This course focuses on the theme of Power and Control. We explore how different eras involved a battle
for sovereignty and democracy, and how political rivalry led to war.
Topics covered include: The South African War, Imperialism, Nineteenth Century New Zealand and the fight for sovereignty,
and the causes of World War One. We also examine the fight for power from the people, covering social change in the
nineteenth century such as Women's Suffrage and Reform of Lunatic Asylums and Prisons.
Leads to: Stage 1 History at University, and also tertiary programmes where research, evidence weighing (source analysis) and
communication are important skills. Many tertiary courses such as Medicine, Law, Journalism, and Architecture recommend History.

YEAR 13 ART HISTORY 13 ARH

Entry Requirements: 14 Credits from NCEA L2 Classical Studies, English (ENC or ENL) or History.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 16 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description:: This course focuses on the Renaissance in Italy as expressed in painting, sculpture, and architecture.
Students study the relationship between the established Christian culture and the newly rediscovered spirit of Ancient
Greece and Rome. Artists studied include Michelangelo, Leonardo, Titian, and Raphael. We also may have the opportunity to
study aspects of Modern art, such as Pop Art and Feminist Art.
Leads to: Entry into tertiary studies by gaining UE Literacy

YEAR 11 PSYCHOLOGY 11 PSY

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Year 10 Social Science programme.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal Unit Standards
Achievement Standards 20 Achievement Standards 0 with A, M, E grades 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. In this introductory course students will look
at different areas of Psychology taught through the Five strands of: Approaches, Methodologies, Fields, Ethics and Debates.
Assessment will be a mix of class tests, reports and research assignments.
Leads to: 12 PSY, 12 CPS

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 12 PSYCHOLOGY 12 PSY
Entry Requirements: 14 credits from Level 1 Psychology or NCEA Level 1.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal Unit Standards
Achievement Standards 20 Achievement Standards 0 with A, M, E grades 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: This is an intermediate course in Psychology. Students will explore and apply the five approaches to
Psychology. They also examine the scientific process in terms of psychological research and ethics. Fields within psychology
that are covered in the course include Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Social Psychology.
Assessment: will be a mix of class tests, applied fieldwork, reports and research assignments.
Leads to: 13 PSY

YEAR 13 PSYCHOLOGY 13 PSY

Entry Requirements: 14 credits Level 2 Psychology or 80 credits NCEA Level 2.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal Unit Standards
Achievement Standards 19 Achievement Standards 3 with A, M, E grades 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: An advanced course in Psychology. It contains an examination of some of the bases of behaviour in
depth such as the physiological basis. The course emphasizes directed research using at least two research methodologies.
Critical analysis of the Nature/Nurture debate is explained in relation to current psychological theory. Issues that impact
on the validity of psychological theory, such as cultural or gender bias, are also examined. Psychology at Level 3 requires
effective time management when completing research projects and has an increased emphasis on independent learning.
Leads to: Stage 1 Psychology at University as well as Tertiary programmes requiring understanding of research methods,
critical analysis and communication.

YEAR 12 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 12 HTT

Entry Requirements: Must have Level 1 Literacy.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal Total Credits
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 27 maximum of 27
Course Description: This course offers 9 Level 2 Travel and Tourism unit standards with 25 credits available for students in
class time. The course explores how tourism operates as a business, destinations around the world and within New Zealand
along with the way tourism impacts the environment.
Leads to: Working in the Travel and Tourism Industry allows for further training at polytechnic, university or private providers.

YEAR 13 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 13 HTT

Entry Requirements: Must have Level 2 Literacy. Level 2 Travel and Tourism is advantageous.

CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVELS 2 

Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 25 Total Credits 25
Course Description: This course offers 5 Level 3 Travel and Tourism unit standards with 25 credits available for students in
class time. The course involves exploring New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific as tourist destinations as well as investigating
the economic significance of tourism and broader tourism geographic knowledge. Being able to work independently and as
a team are important skills in this course.
Leads to: Working in the Travel and Tourism Industry which allows for further training at polytechnic, university or private
providers.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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TECHNOLOGY LEARNING AREA
Technology Department Pathways Charts
Food and Soft Materials Page 85
Innovation Programme Page 89
Resistant Materials Page 92

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PAGE

10 TSM Year 10 Soft Materials Completion of the Year 9 Soft Materials Technology course at 85
grade ‘A4’ or above.
11 TFT Year 11 NCEA Fashion Completion of the Year 10 Soft Materials Technology course at 85
Technology grade ‘A4’ or above.
12 TFT Year 12 NCEA Fashion A minimum of 14 credits from 11 TFT or at the discretion of the 86
Technology Director.
13 TFT Year 13 NCEA Fashion A minimum of 14 credits from 12 TFT or at the discretion of the 86
Technology Director.
10 TFN Year 10 Food Technology Completion of the Year 9 Food Technology course at grade ‘A4’ 86
or above.
11 TFN Year 11 NCEA Food Completion of the Year 10 Food Technology course at grade ‘A4’ 86
Technology or above.
12 TFN Year 12 NCEA 14 credits from Level 1 Food Technology. 87
Food Technology
13 TFN Year 13 NCEA 14 credits from Level 2 Food Technology. 87
Food Technology
11 THO Year 11 NCEA Hospitality and An interest in the Hospitality industry. Completion of Year 10 Food 87
Catering course at grade ‘A4’ or above.
12 THO Year 12 NCEA Hospitality and Successful completion of Year 11 Hospitality and Catering course. 88
Catering
13 THO Year 13 NCEA Hospitality and Must have successfully completed and achieved Level 2 88
Catering Hospitality in Year 12.
12 TEC Year 12 NCEA Early 80 Credits from Level 1 NCEA. 88
Childhood Education
13 TEC Year 13 NCEA Early 24 credits from Level 2 Early Childhood Education. 88
Childhood Education
10 TPI Year 10 NCEA Course completion with merit or excellence for all (or a Microsoft 89
Innovation Programme Office Specialist, IC3, Adobe or Autodesk qualification) at Year 9
TPI. Or, by negotiation with the department Director.
11 TPI Year 11 NCEA Course completion with A4 average, merit or excellence for all (or 90
Innovation Programme a Microsoft Office Specialist, IC3, Adobe or Autodesk qualification)
work at Year 10 TPI.
12 TPI Year 12 NCEA Min 14 Credits Level 1. Course completion with merit or 90
Innovation Programme excellence for all (or a Microsoft Office Specialist, IC3, Adobe or
Autodesk qualification) work at Year 11 TPI.
13 TPI Year 13 NCEA Min 14 credits at Level 2. Course completion with merit or 90
Innovation Programme excellence for all (and Microsoft Office Specialist, IC3, Adobe or
Autodesk qualifications) work at Year 12 TPI.
11 CPI Year 11 Cambridge IGCSE A4 Average, merit or excellence for all (or IC3, Microsoft Office 90
Innovation Programme Specialist qualifications, Adobe Certified Associate(s) and or
Autodesk Certified User) at Year 10 TPI. Or, by negotiation with
the department Director.
12 CPI Year 12 Cambridge AS IGCSE Course completion with C+ (and Microsoft Office 91
Innovation Programme Specialist, IC3, Adobe or Autodesk qualifications). Or, only by
negotiation with the department Director.
13 CPI Year 13 Cambridge A2 IGCSE and AS Course completion with C+ (preference given to 91
Innovation Programme students with a Microsoft Office Specialist qualification). Or, only
by negotiation with the department Director).

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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 Year 9 - 13 Innovation Programme By application and negotiation with Director of Innovation 91
Programme.
11 TCA Year 11 NCEA Carpentry An interest in carpentry, building construction or trade pathway. 92
12 TCA Year 12 NCEA A minimum of 14 credits from 11 TCA. 92
Carpentry
13 TCA Year 13 NCEA A minimum of 14 credits from 12 TCA. 93
Carpentry
10 TVC Year 10 Design and Visual An aptitude for drawing, design and problem solving is 93
Communication necessary for on-going success in Design and Visual
Communication.
11 TVC Year 11 NCEA Successful completion of the Year 10 Design and Visual 93
Design and Visual Communication course (A4 average grade).
Communication
12 TVC Year 12 NCEA Successful completion of the Level 1, Design and Visual 94
Design and Visual Communication course. A minimum of 14 Level 1 credits,
Communication including internal and external credits.
13 TVC Year 13 NCEA Successful completion of the Level 2, Design and Visual 94
Design and Visual Communication course. A minimum of 14 Level 2 credits,
Communication including internal and external credits.
11 TME Year 11 NCEA Consideration will be given to students who have a keen interest 94
Mechanical Engineering in the engineering pathway available, metal trade apprenticeships
and Gateway. Success in junior English and Mathematics is
essential (A4 grade or higher).
12 TME Year 12 NCEA 25 credits from Year 11TME (all credits from 11TME). 95
Mechanical Engineering
13 TME Year 13 NCEA A minimum of 14 credits from 12 TME. 95
Mechanical Engineering
12 TAE Year 12 NCEA 10 credits from Level 1 English and 10 credits from Level 1 95
Automotive Engineering Mathematics. Experience in the school workshop would be an
advantage.
10 TPD Year 10 Product Completion of Year 9 TPD with a minimum ‘A4’ average. 96
Development
11 TPD Year 11 NCEA Successful completion of the Year 10TPD and/or 10TVC course is 96
Product Development essential (grade A4 or higher).
12 TPD Year 12 NCEA Successful completion of the Year 11TPD and/or 11TME and/ 96
Product Development or 11TVC. It is encouraged that students should be confident in
using Autodesk Inventor CAD software to design and develop
solutions for given problems.
13 TPD Year 13 NCEA Successful completion of Year 12 TPD. It is encouraged that 96
Product Development students should be confident in using Autodesk Inventor CAD
software to design and develop solutions for given problems.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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 FOOD AND SOFT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS
YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

FASHION TECHNOLOGY FASHION TECHNOLOGY FASHION TECHNOLOGY

11 TFT 12 TFT 13 TFT
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

EARLY CHILDHOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD

EDUCATION EDUCATION
12 TEC 13 TEC
 Level 2  Level 3

FOOD TECHNOLOGY FOOD TECHNOLOGY FOOD TECHNOLOGY

11 TFN 12 TFN 13 TFN
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

HOSPITALITY AND HOSPITALITY AND HOSPITALITY AND

CATERING CATERING CATERING
11 THO 12 THO 13 THO
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

YEAR 10 SOFT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY 10 TSM

Entry Requirements: Completion of the Year 9 Soft Materials Technology course at grade ‘A4’ or above.

Course Description: Students learn basic soft materials and fashion industry skills, such as research and development,
designing and construction to create their own textile products. They develop their lateral thinking skills and improve their
ability to problem solve. This is a fantastic introduction to the world of textiles and fashion.
Assessment: Continuous assessment through written tests, assignments/projects, product development and product
evaluation.
Leads to: 11 TFT

YEAR 11 FASHION TECHNOLOGY 11 TFT

Entry Requirements: Completion of Year 10 Soft Materials Technology course at grade ‘A4’ or above.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students will gain further skills in fashion drawing, pattern adaptation, construction and the
development of a project brief. Students will be expected to design and carry out a range of projects to further their
experiences in developing fashion garments.
Leads to: 12 TFT

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 12 FASHION TECHNOLOGY 12 TFT
Entry Requirements: A minimum of 14 credits from 11 TFT or at the discretion of the Director.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 16 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: This is an opportunity to develop existing fashion design and construction skills to form a foundation
for job opportunities within the design sector. Students will design and manufacture a range of garments over the course.
Students will need to demonstrate knowledge of fabrics and methods of construction including tools they have used.
Assessment: Units will be assessed on both theory and the practical application of the knowledge gained. Assessment
judgement will be made from ongoing coursework. Provisional grades will be used until projects are completed. All projects
are internally assessed, and one standard will be externally assessed.
Leads to: 13 TFT and 13 TFT scholarship.

YEAR 13 FASHION TECHNOLOGY 13 TFT

Entry Requirements: A minimum of 14 credits from 12TFT or at the discretion of the Director.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 16 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: Students will develop a design brief and research existing fashion trends. They will use the skills they
developed in Fashion technology and make a range of garments by implementing complex procedures.
Assessment: Portfolio work will be assessed on both theory and practical application of the knowledge gained. All projects
are internally assessed and one achievement standard will be externally assessed.
Leads to: Study at tertiary level in the Fashion industry.

YEAR 10 FOOD TECHNOLOGY 10 TFN

Entry Requirements: Completion of the Year 9 Food Technology course at grade ‘A4’ or above.
Course Description: This is an interactive learning programme for students who have an interest in food production, design
and presentation. Students will research, design and produce their own products following the technological process. They
will learn about a range of foods and food processing processes.
Assessment: Continuous assessment through written tests, assignments/projects, product development and product
evaluation.
Leads to: 11 TFN, 11 THO

YEAR 11 FOOD TECHNOLOGY 11 TFN

Entry Requirements: Completion of Year 10 Food Technology course at grade A4 or above.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students will develop their technological capability by applying knowledge and understanding
when developing ideas, planning and manufacturing products. Students will use safe and reliable processes for producing,
preparing, presenting and storing food. They will design and carry out a range of projects to develop practical skills and
increase their experience of working with food.
Leads to: 12 TFN

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 12 FOOD TECHNOLOGY 12 TFN
Entry Requirements: 14 credits in Level 1 Food Technology.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students are encouraged to develop a range of new skills in Food Technology.
The structure of the course includes the areas of study listed below:
 Develop techniques for using different planning tools.
 Research and design different food concepts.
 Identifying the role of food ingredients in different products.
 Manufacturing processes in Food Technology.
Leads to: 13 TFN Students will have the opportunity as part of the course to complete an industry certification in Microsoft
Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.

YEAR 13 FOOD TECHNOLOGY 13 TFN

Entry Requirements: 14 credits in Level 2 Food Technology.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 16 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: This course encourages students to develop solutions for a number of given issues, building on their
prior knowledge and developing their practical skills.
Leads to: Study at tertiary level in Food Technology, Food Science, Hospitality and Catering. Students will have the
opportunity as part of the course to complete an industry certification in Microsoft Word or Microsoft PowerPoint.

YEAR 11 HOSPITALITY AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY 11 THO

Entry Requirements: A keen interest in the Hospitality industry. Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Food Technology course
at grade ‘A4’ or above.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 21 Total Credits 21
Course Description: This course introduces students to the exciting and progressive Hospitality and Catering industry. This
is an in-depth course ideally fitting for students who wish to pursue a hospitality career. This is an industry funded course
which is a recognised qualification in the hospitality industry. The number of credits is subject to change at the direction of
the outside provider.
This industry funded course will teach students the following skills:
 Identify career pathways in the hospitality industry.
 Prepare and present meat, fruit and vegetables in the hospitality industry.
 Prepare and present egg and cheese dishes in the hospitality industry.
 Prepare and present sauce and soup in the hospitality industry.
 Prepare and cook a cake, a sponge, and a batch of scones in the hospitality industry.
 Prepare and present hot finger food in the hospitality industry.
 Demonstrate knowledge of knife care, storage and carrying for the hospitality industry.
Leads to: 12 THO, Study at tertiary level in Hospitality. Employment in the industry.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 12 HOSPITALITY AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY 12 THO
Entry Requirements: A keen interest in the Hospitality industry, satisfactory completion of Level 1 Hospitality and Catering.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 22 Total Credits 22
Course Description: This course builds on the knowledge gained in Year 11 and is designed as an introduction to working
in a commercial kitchen environment. The number of credits is subject to change at the direction of the outside provider.
This industry funded course will teach students the following skills:
 Food safety and hygiene techniques.
 Cooking food items by frying, grilling and roasting.
 Fruits and vegetable cuts.
 Preparing restaurant quality sandwiches and salads.
 Preparing espresso beverages.
Leads to: 13 THO, study at tertiary level in Hospitality, employment in the industry.

YEAR 13 HOSPITALITY AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY 13 THO

Entry Requirements: Must have successfully completed and achieved Level 2 Hospitality in Year 12.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 26 Total Credits 26
Course Description: This is an in-depth course ideally suited for students who wish to pursue a hospitality career. It is
designed to replicate the realism of a commercial workplace setting. The number of credits is subject to change at the
direction of the outside provider.
This industry funded course will teach students the following skills:
 Expanded knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling practices.
 How to produce complex sandwiches to café/restaurant standard.
 How to produce cakes, sponges and scones to café/restaurant standard.
 The essentials of nutrition in commercial catering.
 How to produce pasta dishes to café/restaurant standard.
 The essentials of culinary products and terms.
Leads to: Study at tertiary level in Hospitality, employment in the industry.

YEAR 12 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 12 TEC

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of level 1 NCEA.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 24 Total Credits 24
Course Description: This course aims to develop knowledge and skills in the practical care and development of young
children. Students are expected to attend a childcare centre to enhance learning in the classroom. The number of credits is
subject to change at the direction of the outside provider.
Assessment Students will complete 7 Unit Standards, which are assessed through practical and written tasks.
Leads to: 13 TEC and/or study at tertiary level in Early Childhood Education.redited to tertiary qualifications.

YEAR 13 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 13 TEC

Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Level 2 Early Childhood Education.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 22 Total Credits 22
Course Description: This course continues to build on the practical knowledge students demonstrated in 12 TEC. Emphasis will be
on child development and behaviour within early childhood centre settings. An introduction to Te Whariki (under 5’s) curriculum
content and structure will be covered. The number of credits is subject to change at the direction of the outside provider.
Leads to: Study at tertiary level in Early Childhood Education, some of the Unit Standards may be directly cross- credited to
tertiary qualifications.
FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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 INNOVATION PROGRAMME PATHWAYS
YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

INNOVATION INNOVATION INNOVATION

PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
11 TPI 12 TPI 13 TPI
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

INNOVATION INNOVATION INNOVATION

10 TPI PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
11 CPI 12 CPI 13 CPI
 IGCSE  AS  A2

EMBEDDED MICROSOFT, ADOBE, IC3 QUALIFICATIONS

INNOVATION PROGRAMME: TAILORED EDUCATION AND OR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES

INNOVATION PROGRAMME
Avondale College's Junior Innovation, NCEA and Cambridge ICT are all embedded parts of one Innovation Programme. With
a backdrop of unprecedented international and local education success, the Innovation Programme has gained recognition
for offering education through new, fresh and exciting methodologies. On this basis,
Students enter a purpose-built innovation environment which is designed to help them learn how to "think" in a manner
where they gain confidence by solving increasingly complex problems, are encouraged to be innovative and relish the
freedom to "create". In all courses, students are able to work at their own pace. With no barriers to moving ahead of the
plan, students advance quickly and with learning tailored to their own learning styles. They do this by undertaking varying
degrees of:
 Develop systems, design and critical thinking skills.
 Collaboration upon the creation of conceptual, prototype, creative and applications.
 Devising and organising system design and project plans individually or in micro-teams so that they could share and manage
multiple workloads.
With significant international and local success, graduates from the Avondale College Innovation Programme continue to
prove they are able to enter industry and or further education with a significant competitive edge, confidence and aspirations
that are targeted towards a range of careers.
With proven experience and internationally-benchmarked industry credentials, Innovation programme students “hit
the ground running” in firms because they are able to provide official and public recognition of their competencies and
capabilities in highly sought after professional areas – not found in a traditional test or an exam!
They can enter any employment market equipped with an abundance of highly sought after organisational and innovation
focused expertise. Accordingly, they are able to return immediate value having developed and seasoned a higher level of
thinking and capability – where others are equipped to drive a new wave of digital entrepreneurialism.

YEAR 10 INNOVATION PROGRAMME 10 TPI

Entry Requirements: Course completion with merit or excellence for all (or a Microsoft Office Specialist, IC3 or Adobe
qualification) at Year 9 TPI. Or, by negotiation with the department Director.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 3 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 3
Course Description: Students develop incredible self-resourcefulness by thinking "on the job", experiencing immersion
based learning. Using the latest industry technologies, students are encouraged to be as creative as they can be in
designing and producing digital solutions. With highly sophisticated 24/7 learning resources, tutorials, free-software and
real-time learning management software supporting the programme, students are able to obtain highly sought after
industry qualifications from IC3, Microsoft and Adobe. Key themes include digital information management, creativity and
productivity applications, digital media and web/application development and or 2/3-D modelling.
Leads to: Cambridge IGCSE & Innovation Programme.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 11 INNOVATION PROGRAMME 11 TPI
Entry Requirements: Course completion with A4 average, merit or excellence for all (or a Microsoft Office Specialist, IC3 or
Adobe qualification) work at Year 10 TPI.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 21 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 21
Course Description: Students will complete investigative and practical projects to develop a comprehensive understanding
of societal, organisational and or consumer factors involved digital technology. They will use a variety of industry standard
software applications to produce a range of digital solutions to problems. Students will gain multiple industry qualifications
from IC3, Microsoft Office, Information Technology Specialist and Adobe as part of developing their digital solutions. In
addition, students will learn about digital infrastructures, project management, networks, digital media, web authoring and
digital security.
Leads to: 12 TPI

YEAR 12 INNOVATION PROGRAMME 12 TPI

Entry Requirements: Min 14 credits Level 1. Course completion with merit or excellence for all (or a Microsoft Office
Specialist, IC3 or Adobe qualification) work at Year 11 TPI.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 20 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: Students will build on the content and experience gained in the Year 11 Innovation Programme. They
will develop in-depth knowledge and skill in interpreting how emerging digital technology, cloud and or mobility impacts
on society, business and or enterprises. Topics covered will include data systems/management, systems/agile projects,
Networks/Cyber Security, Digital Media or Software Development. Learning in the course will take the form of students
being immersed in industry and experiential projects – which can be used as valuable ‘proven experience’ for tertiary, job
and or career applications.
Leads to: 13 TPI, tertiary qualifications and occupations in the many industries including ICT.

YEAR 13 INNOVATION PROGRAMME 13 TPI

The achievement standards in this course are University approved.
Entry Requirements: Min 14 credits at Level 2. Course completion with merit or excellence for all (and Microsoft Office
Specialist, IC3 or Adobe qualifications) work at Year 12 TPI.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 20 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 20
Course Description: This course prepares students for the real world. The programme expands a student’s in-depth
knowledge and skill in interpreting how emerging digital technology, cloud and or mobility impacts on society, business and
or enterprises. Topics covered will include deeper focus on data systems/management, systems/agile projects, Networks/
Cyber Security, Digital Media or Software Development. Students will have the opportunity to complete highly sought
after industry certifications as part of the course requirements. Students undertake formal project management to support
the development and or implementation of several industry projects which validate their employability prospects in an
increasing demanding and digital world.
Leads to: Tertiary education. Highly relevant for ICT, Software Development, Multimedia Development, Finance, Internet
and Telecommunications, networking and any occupation that uses a computer.

YEAR 11 INNOVATION PROGRAMME (CAIE - IGCSE) 11 CPI 

Entry Requirements: Course completion with A4 Average, merit or excellence prior learning (or IC3, Microsoft Office
Specialist qualifications, Adobe Certified Associate(s) ) at Year 10 TPI. Or, by negotiation with the department Director.
Course Description: With a proven international track record in examination success, Avondale College's unique approach
to IGCSE helps learners develop not only knowledge and understanding, but is a proven personal development platform
offering sought after skills, critical and creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving. Students, with guidance, advance
at their own pace while experiencing "real world" learning projects. They develop a comprehensive understanding of
societal, organisational and or consumer factors involved digital technology. In using a variety of industry standard software
applications, to produce a range of digital solutions to problems, gain multiple industry qualifications from IC3, Microsoft
FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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Office, Information Technology Specialist and Adobe as part of developing their digital solutions. IGCSE students experience
digital information management, creativity and productivity applications, digital media and web/application development,
networks, project and or systems life cycle; and or 2/3-D modelling.
Leads to: Innovation Programme Cambridge AS

YEAR 12 INNOVATION PROGRAMME (CAIE - AS) 12 CPI 

Entry Requirements: IGCSE Course completion with C+ (and Microsoft Office Specialist, IC3 or Adobe qualifications).
Course Description: As students become effective and discerning users of ICT, the programme helps students to advance a
broad range of ICT project, practical skills, and knowledge.
Students build on the content and experience gained in the IGCSE Programme. They develop in-depth knowledge and skill,
gaining industry certifications and proven experience through projects, in interpreting how emerging digital technology, cloud
and or mobility impacts on society, business and or enterprises. Topics covered will include data systems/management, systems/
agile projects, Networks/Cyber Security, Systems life cycle, Enterprise systems, Mobility, Digital Media or Software Development.

YEAR 13 INNOVATION PROGRAMME (CAIE - A2) 13 CPI 

Entry Requirements: IGCSE and AS Course completion with C+ (preference given to students with a Microsoft Office Specialist
qualification).
Course Description: A2 students gain an in-depth understanding of the structure and use of ICT systems within a broader range
of organisational situations, including the use of a variety of computer networks. As a result, students learn and experience ICT
system life cycles, and how these affect the workplace, teams and performance. They also gain skills in evaluating the effects of
the wider impact of ICT on society in general. Students cover a range of software including graphic manipulation and animation
– with focus on using Adobe. Students continue to leverage highly sophisticated Microsoft Technologies and embedded
qualifications; such as Microsoft Office and Information Technology Specialist. Avondale College's ground breaking immersive
learning approach to gaining this qualification as part of Cambridge ICT emboldens the A2 programme, giving student's further
leading edge training and highly sought after Strategy and Strategic ICT qualifications.

YEAR 9 - 13 INDUSTRY QUALIFICATONS ALL COURSES

For Cambridge ICT and or Innovation Programme students considering a career in any that has or uses technology, industry
certifications are a must have. Avondale Innovation Programme’s extensive portfolio of industry certifications validate any
student’s use of digital technologies.
Qualification Overview
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) All students can now demonstrate that they have the deepest level of skills
needed to proficiently use Office for advancing your University, gaining an
MOS EXPERT interview, securing precious job opportunities in a seriously competitive
world.
Information Technology Specialist (ITS) ITS helps Avondale College graduates stand out when submitting role,
tertiary study and or internship applications. ITS proves their understanding
of a variety of entry-level technology concepts. The ITS certification validates
and extends technology concepts learned through Cambridge ICT and the
Innovation Programme.
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) ACA gained through Avondale students proves they can use Adobe Creative
Cloud. These qualifications prove their skills in photo & video editing, animation,
design, and web development.
Autodesk Certified User (ACU) Career and technical education programs across the globe equip students
with marketable 2D and 3D design skills by teaching them to use state-of-the-
art Autodesk® design software. Autodesk Certified User certification confirms
students have the skills necessary to continue their professional and or design
careers - whether they attend University and or directly enter the workforce.
Entrepreneurship and Small Business ESB certification, with Avondale’s strategic thinking inclusions, is built to test and
(ESB) validate concepts and knowledge in Digital Marketing, Finance, entrepreneurship
and small business management. Successful completion of this certification will
validate skills and knowledge for those students interested in working in a middle-
skill trade profession as their own boss and those with entrepreneurship, small and
industry leadership or career aspirations.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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 RESISTANT MATERIALS DEPARTMENT SENIOR PATHWAYS
YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

CARPENTRY CARPENTRY CARPENTRY

11 TCA 12 TCA 13 TCA
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

DESIGN AND VISUAL DESIGN AND VISUAL DESIGN AND VISUAL

COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION
11 TVC 12 TVC 13 TVC
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

MECHANICAL MECHANICAL MECHANICAL

ENGINEERING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING
11 TME 12 TME 13 TME
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING ENGINEERING
12 TAE 13 TME
 Level 2  Level 3

PRODUCT PRODUCT PRODUCT

DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT
11 TPD 12 TPD 13 TPD
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

YEAR 11 CARPENTRY 11 TCA

Entry Requirements: An interest in carpentry and building construction. A good level of English is essential to succeed.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 19 Total Credits 19
Course Description: Students will learn how to use woodworking hand tools for basic construction work by producing three
practical projects. This will include the establishment of job requirements, use of marking out tools and applying cutting and
shaping processes in a timely and safe manner. Students are also required to apply elementary workshop procedures and
processes when they manufacture projects using wood joints. The number of credits is subject to change at the direction of
the outside provider.
Assessment: Students will need to produce three practical projects to the required specifications. They also need to
complete a series of book work, tests and work sheets as evidence for moderation purposes.
Leads to: 12 TCA and Gateway for selected students.

YEAR 12 CARPENTRY 12 TCA

Entry Requirements: A minimum of 14 credits from 11 TCA.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 25 Total Credits 25
Course Description: Students will have the opportunity to develop a range of construction skills. They will select and use
appropriate hand and power tools using given dimensioned drawings. Students will use different types of wood and work
to tight tolerances meeting workshop safely requirements. The number of credits is subject to change at the direction of
the outside provider.
FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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Assessment: Students need to produce a personal portfolio of project work including three carpentry projects to meet job
specifications. Written tests and worksheets are also included in the course to meet moderation requirements.
Leads to: 13 TCA

YEAR 13 CARPENTRY 13 TCA

Entry Requirements: A minimum of 14 credits from 12 TCA.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVELS 2 & 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 27 Total Credits 27
Course Description: Students will design furniture and develop practical skills by using associated machinery. They will
study the theory and practice of furniture making through assignment and practical work. Students will learn to select
appropriate hand tools, materials, work to dimensioned drawings, work to tight tolerances and work safely within strict
deadlines. Students will use the CAD software, Autodesk Inventor to design a table and stereo amplifier and then manufacture
their final products. The number of credits is subject to change at the direction of the outside provider.
Assessment: Students need to produce a personal portfolio of assignment work. They will also need to successfully complete
a series of theory tests, as well as complete three carpentry projects within job specifications and tolerances.
Leads to: Apprenticeship, employment or tertiary education.

YEAR 10 DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION 10 TVC

Entry Requirements: This is an open entry course for students opting to follow the design pathway leading to Level 1, Level
2 and Level 3 Design and Visual Communication. This course pathway prepares students for tertiary study in CAD drafting,
architecture, engineering, surveying and design, as well as for many graphics and design-based courses.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 4 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 4
Course Description: Learning activities are based on realistic experiences to cover a wide range of technical and CAD
drawings to develop a product in which students learn to identify and be innovative when solving problems. Students
will present their portfolio to an audience and when they meet the required standard get the opportunity to complete
an industry certification in Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will also upskill in using the CAD drawing software, Autodesk
Inventor and Adobe Illustrator in preparation for Level 1 Design and Visual Communication.
Assessment: Learning activities are based on realistic experiences to cover a wide range of technical drawing skills, CAD
drawings, modelling and testing to encourage students to be innovative when finding solutions for problems. Students
studying this course will also complete a Year 11 standard as part of their project work.
Leads to: Level 1 Design and Visual Communication.

YEAR 11 DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION 11 TVC

Entry Requirements: The successful completion of the Year 10 Design and Visual Communication course and successful
achievement of the Level 1 Achievement Standard offered in Year 10.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 9 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 21
Course Description: Students design and develop products using a range of technical drawing skills and the CAD software,
Autodesk Inventor. Students are encouraged to create scaled models and selected products can be manufactured using a
laser cutter or 3D printer. The structure of the course includes the areas of study listed below:
 Use the work of an influential designer to inform design ideas.
 Produce freehand sketches that communicate design ideas.
 Produce instrumental, multi-view orthographic drawings that communicate technical features of design ideas.
 Produce instrumental paraline drawings to communicate design ideas.
 Use rendering techniques to communicate the form of design ideas.
 Undertake development of design ideas through graphics practice.
Leads to: Level 2 Design and Visual Communication. As part of this course, students have the opportunity to gain a
certification in Autodesk Inventor and training in Fusion 360.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 12 DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION 12 TVC
Entry Requirements: Successful completion of 14, Level 1 Design and Visual Communication credits. It is highly
recommended to complete training in Autodesk Inventor CAD software.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 15 Achievement Standards 7 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students develop products and spatial designs using CAD drawings. Students will have the opportunity
to complete the Autodesk Inventor industry certification depending on successful completion of all training courses.
Students will have the opportunity to 3D print selected scaled models.
The structure of the course includes the areas of study listed below:
 Using visual communication techniques to generate design ideas.
 Using the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform their own design ideas.
 Developing a spatial design through graphics practice.
 Developing a product design through graphics practice.
 Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design.
Leads to: Level 3 Design and Visual Communication and possible certification in Autodesk Inventor and training in Fusion 360.

YEAR 13 DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION 13 TVC

Entry Requirements: Successful completion of the Level 2, Design and Visual Communication course. A minimum of 14
Level 2 credits, including internal and external credits.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 12 Achievement Standards 10 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students develop their creativity and learn about the practice of designing through the initiation of
ideas, informed by on-going quantitative and qualitative research. Student use CAD software, including Autodesk Inventor
or Fusion 360 to develop solutions for given problems. They can use a 3D printer or laser cutter to create scaled models. As
part of the course students will have the opportunity to complete the Autodesk Inventor or Fusion 360 industry certification.
The structure of the course includes four main areas of study listed below:
 Initiating design ideas through exploration
 Resolving a spatial design through graphics practice
 Resolving a product design through graphics practice.
 Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to an audience.
Leads to: University approval for Architecture, Engineering, Technology and most design orientated courses.

YEAR 11 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 11 TME

Entry Requirements: Consideration will be given to students who have a keen interest in the engineering pathway available,
metal trade apprenticeships and Gateway. Success in junior English and Mathematics' is essential (grade A4 or higher).
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 25 Total Credits 25
Course Description: This is an introduction to Mechanical Engineering. The course is comprised of basic engineering and
the development of simple engineering products. Students will develop essential material manipulation skills in conjunction
with increased knowledge of the procedures and practices required within an engineering environment. Students will use
Autodesk Inventor CAD software to complete technical drawings and modifications. The number of credits is subject to
change at the direction of the outside provider.
Assessment: Equal weighting is placed on practical and theory elements of the course. All projects are internally assessed to
ensure compliance with external moderation requirements. Students need to be aware that because this course offers only
two Unit Standards consisting of 10 and 12 credits, they need to be excellent at time management and make full use of all
the resources available to them.
Leads to: 12 TME (only if both Unit Standards are successfully completed), 12 TAE, and Gateway for selected students.

FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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YEAR 12 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 12 TME
Entry Requirements: 25 credits from Year 11TME (all credits from 11TME).
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 21 Total Credits 21
Course Description: This is an opportunity to develop existing mechanical engineering skills to form a foundation for
engineering and related trades. Students will use Autodesk Inventor to design and modify their product. Students will
manufacture and then modify their practical project. They also need to demonstrate knowledge of hand tools, marking out
tools, engineering geometry and measuring tools. The number of credits is subject to change at the direction of the outside
provider.
Assessment: Units will be assessed on both theory and the practical application of the knowledge gained. All projects are
internally assessed to ensure compliance with external moderation requirements. As part of the course students will have
the opportunity to complete an industry certification in Autodesk Inventor.
Leads to: 13 TME, trade qualifications in Mechanical Engineering at Levels 4 and 5 and ultimately to the National Diploma in
Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Level 6).

YEAR 13 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 13 TME

Entry Requirements: A minimum of 14 credits from 12 TME.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 10 Achievement Standards 6 Unit Standards 5 Total Credits 21
Course Description: Students will complete research to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of material
development. They will also use complex procedures to manufacture a range of products. Students will draw three different
designs using CAD software to complete their technical drawings. The laser cutter and 3D printer will be used to make
two final products and their final product could be 3D printed or machined by using workshop equipment. As part of the
course students will have the opportunity to complete an industry certifications in Autodesk Inventor and/or Fusion 360. The
number of credits is subject to change at the direction of the outside provider.
Assessment: Students need to produce a report that explains the concepts and processes employed in the development of
a material.
Leads to: Mechanical Engineering related industries, University and Tertiary education. NB. Internal credits do not count
towards University Entrance.

YEAR 12 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING 12 TAE

Entry Requirements: 10 credits in Level 1 English. Experience in Mechanical Engineering courses would be advantageous.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 20 Total Credits 20
Course Description: The course offers learning opportunities in the automotive industry, credits towards NCEA and a great
introduction to the working environment. Supported by MITO in partnership with schools and local businesses. Automotive
engineering has theory and practical components. Students complete theory online and cover the practical components
while working in an automotive workplace. The number of credits is subject to change at the direction of the outside provider.
Assessment: Theory assessments will be completed online. Many of the assessment questions are automatically marked,
but a MITO eLearning facilitator will mark some that require short answers.
Leads to: Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or students can continue to gain skills and qualifications by transferring to a MITO
apprenticeship.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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YEAR 10 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 10 TPD
Entry Requirements: The successful completion of the Year 9 Product Development course (grade A4 or higher) and an
interest to develop CAD drawing skills.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 4 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 4
Course Description: Students will use Autodesk Inventor CAD software to develop a prototype and final product. The course
includes detailed portfolio work and students will have the opportunity to use hand tools a laser cutter or 3D printer to print
their final product. There is also an electrical aspect and students will have to solder identified components to a circuit board.
Assessment: During project work students develop a product using a range of skills. Students that meets the required
standard determined by their teacher will have the opportunity to complete an industry certification in Autodesk Inventor.
Leads to: 11TPD

YEAR 11 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 11 TPD

Entry Requirements: Successful completion of the Year 10TPD and/or 10VC course is essential (grade A4 or higher).
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 1 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students will use Autodesk Inventor CAD software or Fusion 360 to develop a prototype and final
product. The course includes detailed portfolio work and students will have the opportunity to use hand tools a laser cutter
or 3D printer to print their final product.
Assessment: Students complete project work in the course and when they successfully complete training material in
Autodesk Inventor or Fusion 360 they will get the opportunity to complete an industry certification.
Leads to: 12TPD

YEAR 12 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 12 TPD

Entry Requirements: Successful completion of the Year 11TPD and/or 11TME and/or 11TVC. It is encouraged that students
should be confident in using Autodesk Inventor CAD software to design and develop solutions for given problems.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students will use advance procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product with special
features. This includes 3D printing and using a laser cutter as part of the making process. Students will also use planning tools
to keep an accurate record of all the different processes involved when designing and making their final product.
Assessment: Students will complete project work in the course and when they successfully complete training material in
Autodesk Inventor they will get the opportunity to complete an industry certification.
Leads to: 13TPD

YEAR 13 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 13 TPD

Entry Requirements: Successful completion of the Year 12 Product Development and/or 12 Mechanical Engineering and/
or 12 Visual Communication courses. It is encouraged that students should be confident in using Autodesk Inventor CAD
software to design and develop solutions for given problems.
CREDITS AVAILABLE LEVEL 3 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 18 Achievement Standards 4 Unit Standards 0 Total Credits 22
Course Description: Students will implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a
specified product. This includes 3D printing and using laser cutting technologies as part of the making process. Students will
also use planning tools to keep an accurate record of all the different processes involved when designing and making their
final product.
Assessment: Students will complete project work in the course and when they successfully complete training material in
Autodesk Inventor they will get the opportunity to complete an industry certification.
Leads to: Mechanical Engineering or Product Development related industries, University and Tertiary education.
FULL COURSES
 A full academic course preparing students comprehensively for study at the next level in the subject.
 A full academic course at Level 3 or AS that prepares students comprehensively for further study at tertiary level or A2 Level. Results from these subjects
can be used to measure quality of achievement for restricted entry courses at university. These courses typically include Level 3 UE Approved Standards.

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CAREERS DEPARTMENT
COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PAGE
Year 12 NCEA
12 ESK Entry at discretion of the Director. 97
Employment Skills

YEAR 12 EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 12 ESK

Entry Requirements: Entry is at the discretion of the Director.
Credits Available LEVELS 1 & 2 
Internal External Internal
Achievement Standards 0 Achievement Standards 0 Unit Standards 23 Total Credits 23
Course Description: This course develops employment related skills and knowledge.
Leads to: Completion of NCEA Level 1 & 2.

SUBJECT GUIDE FOR CAREERS

NOTE: This is a guide only. Some tertiary institutions have compulsory subject requirements, others do not. Please
check with careers staff if you are in any doubt. Where prerequisites (i.e. compulsory Year 13 subjects) are required
it has been indicated below.

CAREER AREA USEFUL AND RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS

ARCHITECTURE - Degree A wide range of Year 13 subjects is recommended including Maths, Art,
Sciences, Design and Visual Communication; a portfolio of artwork
is required in some cases. Prerequisites are required at Auckland
University.
Draughting - Architectural Technology - Diploma Year 12 Maths, Design and Visual Communication and English.
ARMED FORCES - Officers Good grades in Year 12 and 13 including Year 12 English.
- Trades Year 11 English, Maths and Science.
BUSINESS - Degree Year 13 Maths, Accounting and/or Economics and Business Studies.
- Diploma Year 12 English, Maths, Accounting and/or Economics and Business Studies.
CHEF/CATERING English, Maths, Food Technology to Year 11/12.
COMPUTING - Degree Broad range of subjects including Mathematics, Statistics or Calculus,
Physics, Information and Communication Technology to Year 13.
- Diploma Subjects as above to Year 12.
DENTAL THERAPY - Technician/Hygienist English, Maths, Sciences to Year 12/13.
- Assistant English and Science to Year 11/12.
DENTISTRY Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics or Calculus to Year
13, plus a language-rich subject is recommended.
DESIGN / ART - Degree Art/Design/Photography to Year 13 plus a broad range of other subjects
PHOTOGRAPHY (Portfolio of artwork required)
ENGINEERING - Degree Year 13 Maths with Calculus and Physics. Essential for all Engineering
Honours degrees. Chemistry for some disciplines.
- Diploma Year 12 Maths and Physics.
- Trade Year 11/12 Maths, Science, Mechanical Engineering.

CORE COURSES
 A reduced credit course covering the core aspects of the full course. There is sufficient coverage in Year 11 & 12 core courses to allow progress into the
full course at the next level. Students taking these courses can meet the university entrance requirement by the end of Year 13.
ENTRY COURSES
 Relevant courses for students who are working towards gaining NCEA level 1 or 2. Students taking these courses can meet the entry requirements of
some tertiary courses, apprenticeships or their first employment.

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FOOD SCIENCE BIO-TECHNOLOGY / DIETITIAN Year 13 Maths with Biology, Chemistry and Physics .
HORTICULTURE - Degree Year 13 Maths, Statistics or Calculus, Biology, Chemistry and
Horticulture.
- Diploma Year 12 English, Maths, Sciences including Horticulture.
- Cadets Year 11 English, Maths and Science.
JOURNALISM Wide range of subjects which could include a selection of Year 13
COMMUNICATIONS English, History, Geography, Classical Studies, Art History, Languages,
Drama, Media Studies.
LAW - Degree Wide range of subjects which could include a selection of Year 13
English, History, Geography, Classical Studies, Art History, Languages,
Drama, Media Studies.
-Legal Executive Diploma Year 12 English, Maths.
Year 13 English, Mathematics and Sciences (Physics preferred). Entry via
MEDICAL IMAGING University of Auckland BSc (in Biomedical Science). Unitec direct entry
from school.
MEDICINE Year 13 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics or Calculus
and an arts subject is strongly recommended to Year 13 (English,
Classical Studies, Art History, History, Geography). Entry via BHSc or BSc.
Can not be accessed straight from school.

NURSING Year 12 and 13 English, Mathematics and 1-2 Sciences.

OFFICE - Receptionist, Clerical, Year 11 and 12 English, Mathematics and Information and Digital
Secretarial computing courses.
OPTOMETRY Year 13 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics or Calculus.
Requires 1 year Biomed study as a prerequisite before applying. Can not
be accessed straight from school.
PERFORMING ARTS Broad range at Year 13 level including students area of interest eg
Dance, Drama, Music. Audition required.
PHARMACY Year 13 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics or Calculus
plus a language-rich subject. Entry via BHSc or BSc. Can not be accessed
straight from school.
PHYSIOTHERAPY Year 13 Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics, Statistics or
Calculus plus a language-rich subject.

POLICE Year 12/13 broad range of subjects including English.

PSYCHOLOGY Year 13 English, Sciences and/or Social Sciences, Mathematics or

Statistics.

SPORTS AND RECREATION Year 13 English, Physical Education and/or Biology.

SURVEYING Year 13 Calculus, English, Geography, Physics, Computer Studies,

Economics and Graphics.
TEACHING - Nanny Year 12 completion including English.
- Early Childhood Broad range of subjects including Year 12/13 English.
- Primary Broad range of subjects including Year 13 English.
-Secondary Year 13 and subjects dependent on what the student wants to teach.
TRADES - Building, Plumbing, Year 11/12 English, Mathematics, Science and Technologies (Physics for
Automotive, Electrical, Electrician).
Printing, Engineering,
Hairdressing, Chef,
Horticulture, etc
TRAVEL/TOURISM - Degree Year 13 English, Mathematics, Languages, Geography, and Economics.
Year 12 English, Mathematics, Languages, Geography, Information and
Communication Technology, Travel and Tourism.
VETERINARY - Degree Year 13 Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics, Statistics or
SCIENCE / Calculus plus a language-rich subject.
VETERINARY NURSE - Diploma Year 12 Sciences.
- Degree Year 13 2 x Sciences.

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 2023 COURSE CODES
2023 Year 10 Courses and Codes Course .. . . . . . . . . . . Code . . . Page
Course .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Code .. . Page Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 JAP . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Business Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 BUS . . . . . . . . . 32 Māori (Te Reo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MAO . . . . . . . . . 53
Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 DSE . . . . . . . . . 27 Mathematics (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CMT . . . . . . . . . . 55
Design and Visual Communications . . . . . 10 TVC . . . . . . . . . 93 Mathematics & Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MAT . . . . . . . . . . 56
Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 DRA . . . . . . . . . 29 Mathematics & Statistics (Core) . . . . . . . . 11 MTC . . . . . . . . . . 56
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ENG . . . . . . . . . 39 Mathematics & Statistics (Applied) . . . . . 11 MTP . . . . . . . . . . 56
ESOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ESJ . . . . . . . . . . 44 Mechanical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 TME . . . . . . . . . . 94
Food Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TFN . . . . . . . . . 86 Media Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 MST . . . . . . . . . . 43
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 FRE . . . . . . . . . 46 Music (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CMU . . . . . . . . . . 24
Health & PE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 HPE . . . . . . . . . 60 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MUS . . . . . . . . . . 25
Innovation Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TPI . . . . . . . . . . 89 Music Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MCT . . . . . . . . . . 26
Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 JAP . . . . . . . . . 48 Physical Education (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CPE . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Māori (Te Reo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 MAO . . . . . . . . 53 Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 PED . . . . . . . . . . 61
Mathematics and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 MAT . . . . . . . . . 55 Physical Education (Sports Advantage) . . . . 11 PES . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Media Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 MST . . . . . . . . . 43 Physics (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CPH . . . . . . . . . . 69
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 MUS . . . . . . . . 24 Product Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 TPD . . . . . . . . . . 96
Product Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TPD . . . . . . . . . 96 Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 PSY . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Samoan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SAO . . . . . . . . . 49 Samoan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SAO . . . . . . . . . . 50
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SCI . . . . . . . . . . 67 Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SCI . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Social Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SOS . . . . . . . . . 75 Science (Practical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SCP . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Soft Materials Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TSM . . . . . . . . . 85 Spanish (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CSP . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SPA . . . . . . . . . 51 Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SPA . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sport Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SPC . . . . . . . . . 61 Visual Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ART . . . . . . . . . . 21
Visual Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ART . . . . . . . . . 21
2023 Year 12 Courses and Codes
2023 Year 11 Courses and Codes Course .. . . . . . . . . . . Code .. . Page
Course .. . . . . . . . . . . Code . . . Page Accounting (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CAC . . . . . . . . . . 32
Accounting (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CAC . . . . . . . . . . 32 Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ACC . . . . . . . . . . 35
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ACC . . . . . . . . . . 34 Automotive Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TAE . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Biology (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CBI . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Biology (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CBI . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Business Studies (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CBS . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 BIO . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Business Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 BUS . . . . . . . . . . 36 Business Studies (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CBS . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 TCA . . . . . . . . . . 92 Business Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 BUS . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chemistry (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CCH . . . . . . . . . . 68 Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TCA . . . . . . . . . . 92
Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 DSE . . . . . . . . . . 28 Chemistry (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CCH . . . . . . . . . . 69
Design and Visual Communications . . . .11 TVC . . . . . . . . . . 93 Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CHE . . . . . . . . . . 72
Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 DRA . . . . . . . . . . 29 Classical Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CLS . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ECO . . . . . . . . . . 35 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DSE . . . . . . . . . . 28
English (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CEN . . . . . . . . . . 40 Design and Visual Communication . . . . 12 TVC . . . . . . . . . . 94
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ENL . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DRA . . . . . . . . . . 29
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ENC . . . . . . . . . . 40 Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TEC . . . . . . . . . . . 88
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ENP . . . . . . . . . . 40 Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ECO . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fashion Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 TFT . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Employment Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ESK . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Food Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 TFN . . . . . . . . . . . 86 English (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CEN . . . . . . . . . . 41
French (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11CFR . . . . . . . . . . . 47 English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ENL . . . . . . . . . . . 41
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 FRE . . . . . . . . . . . 47 English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ENC . . . . . . . . . . 41
Geography (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CGE . . . . . . . . . . 76 English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ENP . . . . . . . . . . 42
Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 GEO . . . . . . . . . . 79 ESOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ES1 . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Health Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 HLT . . . . . . . . . . . 61 ESOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ES2 . . . . . . . . . . . 45
History (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CHS . . . . . . . . . . 76 Fashion Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TFT . . . . . . . . . . . 86
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 HIS . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Food Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TFN . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Horticultural Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 HOR . . . . . . . . . . 70 French (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CFR . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Hospitality and Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 THO . . . . . . . . . . 87 French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 FRE . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Human Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 HBI . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Geography (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CGE . . . . . . . . . . 76
Innovation Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 TPI . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 GEO . . . . . . . . . . 80
Innovation Programme (IGCSE) . . . . . . . . 11 CPI . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Geography (Core) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 GEC . . . . . . . . . . 79

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History (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CHS . . . . . . . . . . 77 Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 TEC . . . . . . . . . . . 88
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 HIS . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ECO . . . . . . . . . . 36
Horticultural Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 HOR . . . . . . . . . . 70 English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CEN . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hospitality and Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 THO . . . . . . . . . . 88 English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ENL . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Innovation Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 TPI . . . . . . . . . . . 90 English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ENC . . . . . . . . . . 42
Innovation Programme (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CPI . . . . . . . . . . . 91 English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ENP . . . . . . . . . . 43
Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 JAP . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Fashion Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 TFT . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Māori (Te Reo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MAO . . . . . . . . . 53 Food Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 TFN . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Mathematics (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CMT . . . . . . . . . . 56 French (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CFR . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MAT . . . . . . . . . . 56 French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 FRE . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Mathematics & Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MAS . . . . . . . . . . 57 Geography (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CGE . . . . . . . . . . 76
Mathematics & Statistics (Core) . . . . . . . . 12 MTC . . . . . . . . . . 57 Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 GEO . . . . . . . . . . 80
Mathematics (Financial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MAF . . . . . . . . . . 57 Geography (Core) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 GEC . . . . . . . . . . 79
Mechanical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TME . . . . . . . . . . 95 Hospitality and Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 THO . . . . . . . . . . 88
Media Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 MST . . . . . . . . . . 43 Health Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 HLT . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Music (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CMU . . . . . . . . . . 25 History (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CHS . . . . . . . . . . 77
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MUS . . . . . . . . . . 26 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 HIS . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Music Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MCT . . . . . . . . . . 26 Horticultural Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 HOR . . . . . . . . . . 71
Outdoor Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 OED . . . . . . . . . . 63 Innovation Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 TPI . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 PED . . . . . . . . . . 62 Innovation Programme (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CPI . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Physical Education (Sports Advantage) . . . 12 PES . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Japanese (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CJP . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Physics (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CPH . . . . . . . . . . 70 Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 JAP . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 PHY . . . . . . . . . . 73 Māori (Te Reo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 MAO . . . . . . . . . 53
Product Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TPD . . . . . . . . . . 96 Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 MSS . . . . . . . . . . 57
Psychology (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CPS . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Mathematics (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CMT . . . . . . . . . . 57
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 PSY . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Mathematics (Calculus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 MAT . . . . . . . . . . 58
Samoan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SAO . . . . . . . . . . 50 Mathematics (Statistics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 MAS . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sports Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SPL . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Mathematics (Financial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 MAF . . . . . . . . . . 58
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SCI . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Mathematics & Statistics (Core) . . . . . . . . 13 MTC . . . . . . . . . . 58
Spanish (AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CSP . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Mechanical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 TME . . . . . . . . . . 95
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SPA . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Media Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 MST . . . . . . . . . . 44
Travel and Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 HTT . . . . . . . . . . 82 Music (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CMU . . . . . . . . . . 25
Visual Art Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 APD . . . . . . . . . . 21 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 MUS . . . . . . . . . . 27
Visual Art Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 APA . . . . . . . . . . 22 Outdoor Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 OED . . . . . . . . . . 64
Visual Art Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 APO . . . . . . . . . . 22 Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PED . . . . . . . . . . 64
Physical Education (Sports Advantage) . . . 13 PES . . . . . . . . . . . 64
2023 Year 13 Course and Codes Physics (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CPH . . . . . . . . . . 70
Course .. . . . . . . . . . . Code .. .. Page
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PHY . . . . . . . . . . 73
Accounting (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 CAC . . . . . . . . . . 33
Product Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 TPD . . . . . . . . . . 96
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ACC . . . . . . . . . . 35
Psychology (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CPS . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Art History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ARH . . . . . . . . . . 81
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PSY . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Biology (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 CBI . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Samoan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SAO . . . . . . . . . . 50
Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 BIO . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SCI . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Business Studies (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CBS . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Science (Core) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SCC . . . . . . . . . . 73
Business Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 BUS . . . . . . . . . . 37
Spanish (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CSP . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 TCA . . . . . . . . . . 93
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SPA . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chemistry (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CCH . . . . . . . . . . 69
Sports Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SPL . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CHE . . . . . . . . . . 73
Travel and Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 HTT . . . . . . . . . . 82
Classical Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CLS . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Visual Art Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 APD . . . . . . . . . . 22
Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 DSE . . . . . . . . . . 28
Visual Art Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 APA . . . . . . . . . . 23
Design and Visual Communication . . . . 13 TVC . . . . . . . . . . 94
Visual Art Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 APO . . . . . . . . . . 23
Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 DRA . . . . . . . . . . 30

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