National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) – Level 3

To complete NCEA Level 3 you need 80 credits, of which 60 must be from Level 3 standards. The other 20 must be at Level 2 or above of the National Qualifications Framework. Students need to note the special requirements for University Entrance.

Courses at Year 13

• Year 13 students must select a full-time course of five or six subjects that may include subjects from another senior level.

• Check the credit level of your courses carefully and in particular the requirements for University Entrance.

• There are some subjects which you are allowed to start at Level 3. You will be given information about these.

• Many subjects have prerequisite standards. Check the details in this Curriculum Handbook.

• 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.

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

if you are unsure of what subjects you should be doing.

RESTRICTIONS

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

E–LEARNING

For a learner who has a proven record of being self-motivated, responsible and independent e-learning is an option for a course of study. The Deputy Principal in charge of Curriculum, in consultation with the Year 13 Dean and other teachers, will decide whether a student will be able to participate in e-learning.

Do NOT select e-learning as an option without prior discussion with the Deputy Principal in charge of Curriculum, Mrs Kabalin.