these areas can be awarded Silver and Gold Diplomas to recognise their holistic educational experience.
achieve qualifications in a learning environment that supports their future directions. NCEA Level 2 is a gateway qualification for most non-degree pathways, so students have ample opportunities to ensure all options remain open. More details relating to each NCEA subject can be found in the NCEA Course Booklet. Further information about NCEA is available at www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea. Scholarship is an award, not a qualification, and is gained by external examinations. It aims to identify and recognise academic excellence. University Entrance Students qualify for entrance into a New Zealand university if they have obtained a minimum of 60 credits at Level 3 or higher, including a minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects, and they have gained Level 3 NCEA. The following are also required: • A minimum 10 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics for numeracy • A minimum 10 credits at Level 2 or higher for literacy; 5 credits must be in reading and 5 credits must be in writing, and these credits can come from a range of subjects.
More specific details relating to the subjects in the Christ’s College Diploma can be found in the Year 10 course booklet and Year 11 course booklet. NCEA – Expertise & Excellence Years 12–13 courses are designed to explore – in-depth – the knowledge base of the given subjects and assess a variety of skills through the NCEA framework. Most courses are Achievement Standards-based, meaning students have opportunities for course and overall endorsements at Achieved, Merit, or Excellence level. NCEA is awarded at three levels based on the subjects in Years 12 and 13. The qualification is based mainly on Achievement Standards that are worth a number of credits. Students will need to achieve at least 80 credits overall to receive the certificate at each level. A normal course in a subject at a particular year level averages from 18–21 credits. Credits gained through Unit Standards also contribute to NCEA. NCEA courses prepare students for study at New Zealand or overseas universities. Christ’s College assesses both internally and externally (in-class assignments or tests and national examinations). This benefits boys’ self-management skills and experience in examination settings, better preparing students for study beyond secondary school. We recognise that Each boy at his best means we have students on many different pathways, not just university-bound. Our NCEA courses, which cater to a variety of needs and interests, are growing, providing students with opportunities to
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