1. University Entrance
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE STANDARD
PATHWAYS, COURSE REQUIREMENTS BY UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE STANDARD
Achievement of NCEA Level 3
(60 credits at level 3)
14 credits in each of three subjects from the list of approved subjects.
The remaining credits to achieve NCEA Level 3 may come from either achievement or unit standards.
UE numeracy
10 credits at level 1 or higher from specified achievement standards or three specific numeracy unit standards
UE literacy
10 credits (five in reading and five in writing) from
specific level 2 and higher achievement standards, or specific Te Reo Māori and Te Reo Rangatira level 2 standards, or
two specific level 4 English for academic purposes unit standards, or
an academic literacy common assessment tool (CAT) at level 3 (no credit value, run by NZQA).
APPROVED SUBJECTS FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE
Accounting
Art Design
Art Painting
Art Photography
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Digital Technologies
Drama
Design and Visual Communication
Economics
English
Food and Nutrition
French
Geography
Graphics
History
Japanese
Mathematics - Calculus
Mathematics - Statistics
Media Studies
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Science
Te Ao Haka
Design Technology
Fashion and Textiles Technology
Te Reo Māori
PATHWAYS, COURSE REQUIREMENTS BY UNIVERSITY
Further information about University Entrance requirements can be obtained from the NZQA website
CONTACT INFORMATION
Note:
The Wellington Trades Academy is part of WelTec and allows students to remain on the roll of the secondary school, while studying for pre-trade certificates at WelTec. Students also are able to complete their Level 2 literacy and numeracy requirements at the same time.
Pre-trade course places are also available at WelTec and Whitireia Polytechnic at the beginning of each academic year. These function under the Youth Guarantee Scheme. Please see the school Careers Adviser for more information.