Faculty of English
The Faculty of English offers a wide range of courses across all year levels. English is compulsory to the end of Year 11.
- English (Year 9)
- English (Year 10)
- English - Advanced (Year 11, NCEA Level 1)
- English (Year 11, NCEA Level 1)
- English - Focus on Visual Texts - Internally Assessed (Year 11, NCEA Level 1)
From Year 12, English is an optional subject. There are three pathways at NCEA Level 2 and NCEA Level 3. Students are advised as to which pathway best matches their ability and their post school pathway.
- English - Advanced (Year 12, NCEA Level 2)
- English (Year 12, NCEA Level 2)
- English - Focus on Visual Texts - Internally Assessed (Year 12, NCEA Level 2)
- English (Year 13, NCEA Level 3)
- English - Focus on Visual Texts - Internally Assessed (Year 13, NCEA Level 3)
- English for Speakers of Other Languages - courses are offered from Year 11, NCEA Level 1 through to Year 13, NCEA Level 3
Websites and links that support the study of NCEA English:
Studyit - support for NCEA English, Mathematics and Science - free for students:
http://www.studyit.org.nz/
A great BBC site focussing on analysing texts in an essay:
http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/
Any questions you have may be directed to the Head of Faculty, Miss Katie Paterson.