National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) – Level 2

To complete NCEA Level 2 you need 80 credits, of which 60 must be from Level 2 standards or higher. You must also have achieved Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy. The other 20 can be from any level of the National Qualifications Framework. There are no Literacy or Numeracy requirements for Level 2 (however, note the requirements for University Entrance pages 18 and 19).

Subject Requirements
• You must study SIX subjects.

• English is highly recommended.

• Many subjects have prerequisites. You will be given information about these.

• There are some subjects which you are allowed to start at Level 2. Try to visit the teachers in charge to talk to them about their subjects.

• A few students may select courses from more advanced levels with the approval of the HOD, the Dean and their parents.

• Entry to courses will be based on progress made the previous year in that subject.

Students who have not met the requirements for their subject choice will be required to attend Course Confirmation Day before school starts next year.

• There are Level 1 Numeracy and Level 2 Literacy requirements for University Entrance. Please see page 15 and 16 for details.

• Consult the Careers Department, your Dean, your Form Class Teacher and your subject teachers early in the subject-selection process

if you are unsure of whatubjects you should be doing.

Restrictions

• It is usual to limit the number of subjects which require a portfolio for final assessment at this level.