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Requirements for Level 1 NCEA

Students studying towards Level 1 NCEA should select a course in each of these Learning Areas: English or Literacy and Mathematics or Numeracy. They can then select four other courses.

Level 1 students must ensure they select courses at an appropriate level of difficulty:

  • All Level 1 courses are assessed by Achievement and/or Unit Standards and earn credits towards NCEA Level 1 and, in some cases, another National Certificate. To achieve NCEA Level 1, students need 80 credits.
  • Achievement Standard courses are more academic focused & follow on to further tertiary study.
  • Unit Standard courses are more vocational focused & follow on to Certificate/Diploma study, Apprenticeships & entering the work-force.
  • Included in these 80 credits must be 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits. (See NZQA note below)

Literacy and Numeracy Requirements for NCEA Level 1

Minimum of 10 credits through either:

  • Achievement Standards - Specified Achievement Standards available through a range of subjects (minimum total of 10 credits), or
  • Unit Standards - package of three Literacy/Numeracy Unit Standards (total of 10 credits - all three required).

Note: A student cannot mix and match between the two options to gain Literacy or Numeracy.

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Requirements for Level 2 NCEA

There are no compulsory subjects, however read below for those intending to keep the University pathway open. They must choose 6 options. Level 2 students must ensure they select courses at an appropriate level of difficulty:

  • Most Level 2 students will study courses that are assessed by Achievement and/or Unit Standards and earn credits towards NCEA Level 2 and, in some cases, another National Certificate.
  • To gain NCEA Level 2, students need 80 credits, 60 of which must be at Level 2.
  • Level 2 Literacy will also need to be gained to achieve University Entrance. This is 10 credits (5 in reading & 5 in writing) gained through Level 2 English, or through mostly Level 3 Achievement Standards, from other courses.
  • Level 2 students who intend going to University are advised to take at least five courses listed as University Entrance approved subjects.
  • In addition, many tertiary courses have specific requirements to meet, often as detailed as a certain amount of credits from a particular subject. It is important that students research University course requirements early, so that they choose the correct subject pathways.
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Requirements for Level 3 NCEA

Level 3 students can choose up to six full year courses. There is the possibility of being given a line of ‘study’ but this is at the discretion of the DP. It will depend upon what other subject’s students are taking. Please see Mrs Hopoi if you think you may be eligible for a study line.

Level 3 students must ensure they select courses at an appropriate level of difficulty:

  • Level 3 students will study courses that are assessed by Achievement and/or Unit Standards and earn credits towards NCEA Level 3 and, in some cases, another National Certificate.
  • To gain NCEA Level 3, students need 80 credits, 60 of which must be at Level 3, and 20 credits at Level 2 or above.
  • Level 2 Literacy will also need to be gained to achieve University Entrance. This is 10 credits (5 in reading & 5 in writing) gained through Level 2 English, or through mostly Level 3 Achievement Standards from other courses.
  • Level 3 students who intend going to University are advised to take at least five courses listed as University Entrance approved subjects.
  • In addition, many tertiary courses have specific requirements to meet, often as detailed as a certain amount of credits from a particular subject. It is important that students research University course requirements.
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Financial assistance

To be eligible for financial assistance the person applying (normally the parent or guardian of the candidate but may be the candidate themselves if they are a beneficiary) must be the fee payer and meet at least ONE of the following criteria:
  • For a benefit-based application the fee payer must be receiving a Work and Income (WINZ) or Study Link benefit, or have a Community Services Card.
  • For an income-based application fee payer must be eligible for a Community Services Card (but do not currently have one).
  • For a multiple candidate application fee payer must have two or more children (2) taking these qualifications in the same year, regardless of income.

Application forms are available from the Principle’s Nominee: Ms Greene - m.greene@onewhero.school.nz.

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