Year 11 Overview
Year 11 Overview
Students in Year 11 embark on more choice and challenge while still maintaining a broad curriculum. Most Year 11 students will have a programme of six subjects: English, Mathematics, Science and three option subjects. There are alternative courses in Mathematics and Science that still offer an NCEA pathway. Students selected for these courses will be advised by the HOD of Mathematics/Science or the Dean.
We are no longer offering NCEA Level 1, and students will be assessed using the Wellington College Learning Progressions Framework. Selected students in Year 11 may complete a limited number of NCEA Literacy and/or Numeracy credits. Please see here for more information about assessment.
Please note: Students who were accelerated into Y11 Science or Mathematics while in Y10 will need to select a total of 6 subjects including selections from Level 2 Sciences and Mathematics.
As a Year 11 student you will study:
English - three courses to choose from: English General, English through a Media Lens, or English Writing.
Mathematics - two courses to choose from: Mathematics General or Mathematics Numeracy.
Science - General Science. Students may be invited to take Science Internal.
You will choose THREE full-year options:
Arts (only one Visual Arts subject can be selected) - Dance, Drama, Music, Concept Art & Design, Photography & Sculpture, Painting & Printmaking
Science (only one can be selected. These courses can be taken in addition to General Science) - Biology, Physics, Space & Rocket Science
Languages - Chinese, English Language, French, Japanese, German, Samoan, Spanish, Te Reo Māori
Health and Physical Education - Physical Education, Health
Technology - Design & Visual Communication, Digital Technology, Materials Technology
Social Sciences - Accounting, Commerce, Geography, History
Supported Learning (by invitation):
Integrated Studies
Academies (by application only):
Sports Academy