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.