Year 12 Course Information

Year 12 Course Information

NCEA Level 2 Certificate

To complete NCEA Level 2 you need 80 credits, of which 60 must be from Level 2 standards or higher.  You must also have achieved the 20 Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy co-requisite credits.  

Subject Requirements

• You must study SIX subjects.
• English is highly recommended. 
• Many subjects have prerequisites.  You will be given information about these.
• There are some subjects which you are allowed to start at Level 2.  Try to visit the teachers in charge to talk to them about their subjects.
• A few students may select courses from more advanced levels with the approval of the HOD, the Dean and their parents.
• Entry to courses will be based on progress made in the previous year for that subject.  
• Students who have not met the requirements for their subject choice will be required to gain approval from the HOD and may be required to attend Course Confirmation Day before school starts next year.
• There are Level 1 Numeracy and Level 2 Literacy requirements for University Entrance.  See University Entrance page.
• Consult the Careers Department, your Dean, your Form Class Teacher, 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.