NCEA & Subjects

NCEA & Subjects

Hamilton Christian Secondary School offers a variety of course options that lead to exciting careers and further studies at tertiary institutes. We also aim to cater for our students with learning pathways that prepare them for trades and employment opportunities. Knowing our students from the start of Year 10 means we can provide them with tailored educational opportunities that not only provide them with academic achievements but also 21st Century skills to be successful as they leave school.

 

Year 10

Students study the core subjects. Bible, English, mathematics, physical education, science and worldview studies are compulsory. Students participate in technology rotations and may choose 1 option subject from either art, digital technology or music.

 

Year 11

Students study 6 subjects to gain 80+ credits towards their NCEA Level 1. Bible, English, mathematics, and general science are compulsory. Students may choose 3 option subjects from the following list:

 

  • Art
  • Business Studies
  • Digital Technology
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Social Science

 

Year 12

Students study 6 subjects to gain 60+ credits towards their NCEA Level 2. Bible, English and mathematics are compulsory. Students may choose 3 option subjects from the following list:

 

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Digital Technology
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Social Science

 

Year 13

Students may study 4 to 6 subjects to gain 60+ credits. They need to select their Year 13 courses carefully so that they can gain entrance into a tertiary institute of their choice. The University Entrance qualification should be gained by the end of Year 13. Students may choose subjects from the following list:

 

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business Studies
  • Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • Digital Technology
  • English
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Social Science
  • Statistics

 

Additionally students may choose a correspondence subject which they will complete with Te Kura. Options are available on their website: https://www.tekura.school.nz/subjects-and-courses/

 

We also provide pathways for individual programmes:

 

  • Wintec Trades Academy
  • SPEC courses
  • BCITO
  • Star Courses
  • The Learning Place
  • ITS

 

 

Please see the following useful links that will give you a good insight into NCEA.

Study overseas with NCEA qualifications

If you are planning to study at an overseas tertiary institution, contact the institution as early as possible to find out what information they require from you regarding your results.  Australian institutions will contact NZQA directly to obtain your results.