Startup Information for 2012 is available at the link above.

Awards & Qualifications

1. University Entrance

·      From Year 13 - Minimum standard for 2011 is a total of 42 credits at Level 3 (ie 14 credits in 3 approved subjects). In addition, literacy & numeracy requirements must be met (4 credits Level 2 reading, 4 credits Level 2 writing, 14 credits in maths Level 1 or higher).

·      From Year 12 - This is known as Discretionary Entry (previously Provisional Entry). Most Universities are still fine-tuning their require­ments but Otago have indicated the following preliminary standard. 

Require 18-22 credits in each of 4 Level 2 subjects, with a grade aver­age of 60 or better. The above literacy and numeracy requirements also apply.

2. NCEA Level 1

Assessment is by either internally or externally assessed Achievement Standards. To gain a NCEA Level One Certificate, a minimum of 80 cred­its is required including literacy and numeracy credits.

3.   NCEA Level 2

Assessment is by either internally or externally assessed Achievement Standards. To gain a NCEA Level Two Certificate, a minimum of 80 cred­its is required. 60 credits must be from Level 2 and the remaining 20 may be from anywhere on the framework (this can include credits already gained at Level 1).

4.   NCEA Level 3

Assessment is by either internally or externally assessed Achievement Standards. To gain a NCEA Level Three Certificate, a minimum of 80 cred­its is required. 60 credits must be from Level 3 and the remaining 20  from Level 2 or higher.

5.   International Baccalaureate Diploma

This programme begins its twelfth year in 2011. Information about this diploma course is distributed at an information evening in June. Contact Mr David Boardman, the school’s IB coordinator for further information. Approval to join the lB course will not be automatic. Candidates must have already shown some ability and substantial resolve in their studies so far.

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Students in Year 13 have the option to enter for this prestigious nation­al award. The course for each subject is similar to, but extends and builds on work covered for NCEA Level 3. More information will be made available to students during the year.