Year 11 Course Information

Year 11 Course Information

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) – Level 1

From 2024 the Level 1 NCEA qualification has changed to include : 

• a new 20-credit co-requisite to meet literacy and numeracy requirements
• a 60-credit qualification plus the 20-credit co-requisite

Subjects

Each student must choose SIX subjects.

Compulsory Courses at Year 11

•       English  

•       Mathematics.  See your current Mathematics teacher or Ms Smith (HOD) for advice.

Other Subjects at Year 11

• As you enter the senior school, it is essential that you identify which courses/subjects carry through to Year 13/Level 3. 
• It is a good idea to work backwards from Year 13/Level 3 subjects in the expectation that you may need Level 3 to gain the necessary qualifications for your career choice.  
• If you are considering university, you should choose subjects that will allow you to take at least four approved UE subjects in Level 3.
• You should try to keep your subjects as broadly based as possible.
• There are some subjects which you are allowed to start at Level 1.
• If you wish to choose a subject for which you do not meet the entry requirements, consult the HOD of that subject.
• A few students may select courses from more advanced levels with the approval of the HOD, the Dean and their parents.
• Consult the Careers Department, your Dean, your Form Class Teacher, your mentor and your 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.