The NCEA is New Zealand’s national qualification for senior secondary pupils, and is part of the National Qualifications Framework. It provides the pathway to tertiary education and to work place training.

It is possible to design a multi-level course (subjects at a mix of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3) but this should be discussed first with our Dean for Senior College International Students, Mr Gillon.

NCEA Level 1

• All Year 11 pupils take 7 subjects.
• You must take English or English for Internationals, Mathematics – Extension or A, B C, Science or Science B, Biblical Studies.
• You must choose 3 additional options.
• Assessment is both Internal and External.
• Assessment may be either Unit Standards or Achievement Standards or a mix of both.
• The Ministry of Education will issue a Record of Learning in March and ongoing notification of Units passed.

NCEA Level 2

• All Year 12 pupils take 6 or 7 subjects.
• You must take English or Academic English, and Biblical Studies.
• You must choose 4 or 5 additional options.
• Prerequisites may apply for entry to Level 2 courses.
• Assessment by Unit Standards and/or Achievement Standards applies, and will be either Internal or External or both.

NCEA Level 3

• There are no compulsory subjects at Level 3, with the exception of Christian Focus Days and possibly some compulsory Biblical Studies modules.
• It is usual for Year 13 pupils to study 5 subjects.
• Year 13 pupils may take courses from Level 1-3.
• Prerequisites may apply for entry to Level 3 courses.
• Year 13 pupils should consider entering Scholarship where appropriate.