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Teacher in Charge: Mrs Stacey Stewart
stacey.stewart@wdsg.school.nz
Course description:
Level 3 Advanced English is an academically rigorous course for students who demonstrate a high level of skill in English and a strong passion for literature, language, and ideas. This course invites students to study complex texts with intellectual independence, interpretive depth, and analytical precision.
Students will explore a wide range of sophisticated literature — including novels, poetry, drama, film, and non-fiction — with close attention to how authors craft language to express nuanced ideas, reflect social and historical contexts, and provoke thought. Independent reading, critical thinking, and comparative analysis are key components of the course.
Through academic and creative writing and crafted responses, students will refine their ability to argue with clarity, insight, and control. Emphasis is placed on shaping meaning deliberately, evaluating perspectives, and engaging with the complexity of texts across time and culture.
This course includes both internal and external NCEA Level 3 English standards, including standards that contribute to University Entrance Literacy. It is recommended for students who wish to extend themselves in literary analysis, critical thinking, and sophisticated communication, whether pursuing future study in the humanities, law, health sciences, commerce, or other pathways that require strong analytical and communication skills.
Assessment:
Internal – up to 10 credits at NCEA Level 3.
External – up to 8 credits at NCEA Level 3 (3.2 and 3.3).
Costs: Nil
Stationery: Folder, refill and coloured tab dividers; pens and highlighters.
Entry criteria:
A minimum of two Merit grades in external standards (AS 91098, 91099 or 91100).
Future pathways:
This course is on the list of university-approved subjects, offering a choice of Level 3 NCEA assessments.
Note: At NCEA Level 2 and above, literature studies may include complex or challenging themes that require social and emotional maturity to engage with meaningfully. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Head of English, Stacey Stewart, directly.
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