Year 13 Explained

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Year 13

(Typically NCEA Level 3)

Whanganui Collegiate School is committed to students learning at the Level appropriate to their ability. Some students may be offered the opportunity to study subjects at other Levels.

Admission to Level 3 courses relies upon the student meeting the prerequisites set down for the individual subjects.

Students will study 5 subjects (up to 6 subjects are available), which may include Level 2 subjects if appropriate. It is expected that students should be studying the second year of a subject in at least four subjects. Additionally, students will take a course in Year 13 Hauora.

Goals for Year 13 Students:

• Entrance to New Zealand Universities and other tertiary level courses. 
• Entrance to overseas universities.
• Attaining NCEA Level 3.
• Completing National Certificates and Vocational pathway endorsements

Extension:

To gain University Entrance students need to pass Level 3 and have at least 14 credits in 3 University approved subjects. Students studying at Level 3 may also sit Scholarship exams in chosen subjects. The decision regarding entry, rests with the student and relevant staff, Head of Learning or Subject Teacher. Some students may take relevant University papers. Both are supported by specialist subject teachers.

Please Note:

All courses listed in this book are subject to the following conditions:

• Some courses may not run due to insufficient numbers of students.
• Some courses may not run due to staffing availability.
• Given the large number of courses we offer, it is not always possible to accommodate every combination of subjects. We work hard to minimise the number of clashes in our timetable, but occasionally they do occur.
• Entry into any course or combination of courses is subject to the relevant Head of Learning approval and final confirmation by the Senior Master - Academic.
• The information contained on the School website is as up to date as possible but may change due to staffing availability.

Entry requirements to subjects at this level are typically:

• “Open to all students” – this course has no specific entry requirements
• “14 credits at xxx, or at HOL discretion” – this course has specific entry requirements. Performance in Collegiate examinations will be used as an initial indicator, with NCEA results used to confirm entry to courses. If a student does not meet the entry requirements, the Head of Learning may use their discretion, upon interviewing the student, to allow a student into a course.