Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Wright.
Recommended Prior LearningDue to the English curriculum document for 2026 currently being in draft form only, courses are subject to change. The demands of the draft curriculum will be such that all students will be expected to read an increased number of texts at every year level to meet requirements. Students are to expect to be doing reading every night for at least 30 minutes and will be expected to meet the demands of the curriculum document.
The objectives of this course are to offer to those students who are yet to gain University Entrance Literacy the opportunity to gain further credits to meet the NCEA or English language requirements for the University of Auckland, while at the same time adding to their overall NCEA credits.
The standards offered in this course are tailored specifically to meet the demands of university study.
Further NCEA Level 3 English credits may be offered.
Standards may change at the discretion of the HoD.
This is NOT a University Approved course as it does not offer 14 Credits in Achievement Standards. It does count for University Entrance Literacy.
English Language Learning (ESOL), Language Acquisition and Literature (English)
This is NOT a University Approved course as it does not offer 14 Credits in Achievement Standards. It does count for University Entrance Literacy.
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths