Year 12 - 13 Languages

Full year course

Level 2 Chinese is a senior specialist language learning course.  Through topics such as exploring different cities, celebrating festivals, part-time jobs, and study exchanges, students will develop the ability to communicate information, ideas, and opinions through increasingly complex and varied Chinese texts. They will also learn to engage in sustained interactions and produce extended texts in Chinese.

Recommended Prior Learning: 11CHI or previous Chinese learning experience. 

Contact Teacher: Carlos Burke 

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  9

• External credits:  10

• Total credits: 19

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  Level 3 Chinese 

Find more details in our Course outline 2025

Full year course

Level 3 Chinese is a senior specialist language  course. Through topics such as Chinese and New Zealand cultures, modern technology, the benefits of learning languages, and community and environment, students will learn to explore different perspectives, develop and share personal viewpoints, and support or challenge the opinions of others. They will also analyze how the target language is structured in various texts for different purposes and examine how it conveys cultural meanings.

Recommended Prior Learning: 12CHI or HOD approval. .

Contact Teacher: Carlos Burke

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  14

• External credits:  10

• Total credits: 24

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  Chinese, Tertiary 

Find more details in our Course outline 2025.

Full year course

In Year 12 English Language, students continue to develop their English skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. Students will also improve their vocabulary and spelling through weekly spelling tests.  This programme prepares students for further study in English Language at later stages. It also helps students gain confidence to engage more in their other subjects. 

Recommended Prior Learning: 11ELL / English is NOT your first language

Contact Teacher: Mr. V Mau

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  No

• Internal credits: 30  

• External credits: 0

• Total credits: 30

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  Level 3 English Language

Find more details in our Course outline 2025

Full year course

In Year 13 English Language, students continue to develop their English skills extended through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks. Students will also improve their vocabulary and spelling through weekly spelling tests.  This programme prepares students for further study in English Language at later stages. It also helps students gain confidence to engage more in their other subjects. 

Recommended Prior Learning: 12ELL / English is NOT your first language

Contact Teacher: Mr. V Mau

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  No

• Internal credits: 30

• External credits: 0

• Total credits: 30

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  IELTS 

Find more details in our Course outline 2025.

Full year course

Year 12 French builds on the foundation of language from Year 9-11 and prepares students to take NCEA Level 2. The emphasis is on a communicative approach to learning and developing a deeper, wider understanding of communicative strategies and gaining an insight into French language, literature and culture. Topics include; Film studies, discussing the environment in NZ and France, Media and technology, French in the pacific, Art and Music, and an aspect of French History. Students have the opportunity to sit the DELF exam at B1 or B2 level. There are opportunities for exchanges to French speaking countries.

Contact Teacher: Guy Mance

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  9

• External credits:  15

• Total credits: 24

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  French at Level 3

Find more details in our Course outline 2025.

Possible next steps:  Level 3 French 

Find more details in our Course outline 2025

Full year course

Year 13 French builds on the foundation of language from Year 9-12 and prepares students to take NCEA Level 3. The emphasis is on a communicative approach to learning and developing a deeper, wider understanding of communicative strategies and gaining an insight into French language, literature and culture. Topics include; Film studies, discussing the environment in NZ and France, Media and technology, French in the pacific, Art and Music, and an aspect of French History. Students have the opportunity to sit the DELF exam at B1 or B2 level. There are opportunities for exchanges to French speaking countries.

Contact Teacher: Guy Mance

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  9

• External credits:  15

• Total credits: 24

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  French at University (at 200 level)

Find more details in our Course outline 2025.

Full year course

Level 2 Japanese is an advanced course designed to develop students’ language skills. Students will be able to talk about themselves and others, as well as justify their ideas and opinions.

The vocabulary will focus on the following themes:

• School Life

• Relationships and Emotions

• Daily Life and Community

In terms of Kanji, while some new characters will be introduced, the main focus at Year 12 is to consolidate the Kanji learned in Year 11, with an emphasis on reading and understanding their meanings.

Recommended Prior Learning: 

Y11 Japanese. 

Contact Teacher: Shinichi Muroya

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  9

• External credits:  10

• Total credits: 19

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  Level 3 Japanese

Find more details in our Course outline 2025

Full year course

Level 3 Japanese is an advanced senior course designed to further develop students’ language skills. Students will learn to interpret, analyse, and evaluate topics. They are also expected to explore others’ perspectives and justify their own opinions with supporting reasons.

Vocabulary will focus on the following themes:

• Land and Environment

• Social Challenges

• Personal Growth and Lifestyle

In terms of Kanji, 36 new characters will be introduced.

Contact Teacher: Shinichi Muroya

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  9

• External credits:  10

• Total credits: 19

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  200 Japanese Course, Tertiary 

Find more details in our Course Outline

Full year course

Year 12 German builds on the foundation of learning a language from Year 9-11 and prepares students to take NCEA Level 2. The emphasis is on a communicative approach to learning and developing a deeper, wider understanding of communicative strategies and gaining an insight into German language, literature and culture. Topics include; Film studies, discussing the environment in NZ and Germany, Social issues including Homelessness and Unemployment and Media and Technology. Students at the end of Year 12 have the opportunity to go on an exchange for 6 weeks to Germany, attend school and stay with a host family as part of the NZ/Germany Exchange program. 

Recommended Prior Learning: 11GER

Contact Teacher:  Mr David Russell

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  10

• External credits:  10

• Total credits: 20

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  Level 3 German

Find more details in our Course outline 2025

Full year course

Year 13 German builds on Level 2 German  and prepares students to take NCEA Level 3. The emphasis is on a communicative approach to learning and developing a deeper, wider understanding of communicative strategies and gaining an insight into German language, literature and culture. Emphasis on understanding and developing complex grammar structures and verb tenses are also an important aspect of the course. Topics include; Film studies, discussing the environment in NZ and Germany, Social issues including Homelessness and Unemployment and Media and Technology. There are 2 internals to complete during the school year and 2 external standards (Listening and Reading) conducted by NCEA.

Recommended Prior Learning: Year 12 GER

Contact Teacher: Mr David Russell

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  9

• External credits:  10

• Total credits: 19

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  University Study

Find more details in our Course outline 2025.

Full year course

In Year 12 Gagana Sāmoa-Samoan Language we have a “blended program” which is completely  accessed online through ‘Te Kura’.  Students will be able to gain NCEA Level 2 credits for their internal and external assessments. All learning material is presented in fun and interactive activities including quizzes, PowerPoint presentations, and video recordings. 

In class, we  will continue to build on the language skills learned in previous years, with the emphasis on communicating in Gagana  Sāmoa. By the end of the year students should be able to hold short conversations to do with everyday life,  and to talk about past events and their future plans. Students will continue to learn about Samoan cultural values, the Fa'asāmoa - Samoan way of life  and Aganu'u fa'asāmoa.   

Recommended Prior Learning: 11 Samoan

Contact Teacher:  Deborah Tiatia

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  15

• External credits:  10

• Total credits: 25

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  13 Samoan

Find more details in our Course outline 2025

Full year course

In Year 13 Gagana Sāmoa-Samoan Language we have a “blended program” which is completely  accessed online through ‘Te Kura’.  Students will be able to gain NCEA Level 3 credits for their internal and external assessments. All learning material is presented in fun and interactive activities including quizzes, PowerPoint presentations, and video recordings. 

In class, we  will continue to build on the language skills learned in previous years, with the emphasis on communicating in Gagana  Sāmoa. By the end of the year students should be able to hold short conversations to do with everyday life,  and to talk about past events and their future plans. Students will continue to learn about Samoan cultural values, the Fa'asāmoa - Samoan way of life and Aganu'u fa'asāmoa.   

Recommended Prior Learning: 12 Samoan

Contact Teacher: Deborah Tiatia

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  14

• External credits:  10

• Total credits: 24

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  

Find more details in our Course outline 2025.

Full year course

Year 12 Spanish builds on the foundation of learning a language from Year 9-11 and prepares students to take NCEA Level 2. The emphasis is on a communicative approach to learning and developing a deeper, wider understanding of communicative strategies and gaining an insight into Spanish language, literature and culture. Topics include; Film studies, discussing the environment in NZ and New Zealand, Social issues including Homelessness and Unemployment and Media and Technology. Students at the end of Year 12 have the opportunity to go on self-funded trip to Spain during term 3 school holidays.  

Recommended Prior Learning: 11SPA

Contact Teacher: Maria Villanueva

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  10

• External credits:  10

• Total credits: 20

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  Level 3 Spanish

Find more details in our Course outline 2025 

Full year course

Year 13 Spanish builds on Level 2 Spanish and prepares students to take NCEA Level 3. The emphasis is on a communicative approach to learning and developing a deeper, wider understanding of communicative strategies and gaining an insight into German language, literature and culture. Emphasis on understanding and developing complex grammar structures and verb tenses are also an important aspect of the course. Topics include; Film studies, discussing the environment in NZ and Spain, Social issues including Homelessness and Unemployment and Media and Technology. There are 2 internals to complete during the school year and 2 external standards (Listening and Reading) conducted by NCEA.

Contact Teacher: Maria Villanueva

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  10

• External credits:  10

• Total credits: 20

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

Possible next steps:  University study: starting from level 200. Students who have passed Level 3 NCEA Spanish do not need to do the first year of Spanish at University.  

Find more details in our Course Outline 2025 .