Faculty of Languages

Languages are challenging. Studying a language encourages us to be: thinkers, risk takers and competent communicators.

It’s exciting to do something different.

It’s an enrichment of our self – gives another dimension.

It’s a challenge to be learning something we don’t know anything about.

Languages consists of three specialist subjects:

French (from Year 9 to Year 13 NCEA Level 3)

• Year 9 French is a half-year course aimed at introducing the basics of the language (introduction, family, pets, weather, age, birthday, clothes, etc.) and learning about some aspects of French culture.
• Year 10 French is a half or full-year course aimed at consolidating what was learnt in Year 9 and learning about new topics (food, transport, future plans, leisure activities, holidays, etc.)
• Senior French develops grammar and vocabulary knowledge, with the opportunity of taking part in a language trip to New Caledonia.
• Year 11 NCEA Level 1 course: Max. 24 credits: Listening, Speaking, Interaction, Reading and Writing.
• Year 12 NCEA Level 2 course: Max. 24 credits: Listening, Speaking, Interaction, Reading and Writing.
• Year 13 NCEA Level 3 course: Max. 24 credits: Listening, Speaking, Interaction, Reading and Writing.
• The Year 13 course is a UE approved subject.

The Languages Faculty also offers:

• Japanese (from Year 9 to Year 13, NCEA Level 3)
• Te Reo Maori (from Year 9 to Year 13, NCEA Level 3)

Any questions you have may be directed to the Head of Faculty, Ms Claire Mackay