RSHS Newsletter, Term 2 Issue 5

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NCEA - Updated Information

Rototuna Senior High — Jun 9, 2020

Students and schools have experienced real disruption to teaching, learning and assessment because of COVID-19, with some affected much more than others. In recognition some changes have been made to NCEA for the 2020 year.

Students working towards an NCEA can gain additional credits, based on the number of credits they achieve during the 2020 school year.

  • For every 5 credits a student achieves towards their NCEA through internal or external assessment, they can be awarded an additional 1 credit. Students at NCEA Level 1 are eligible for up to a maximum of 10 additional credits while those at Levels 2 and 3 are eligible for up to a maximum of 8 additional credits. These will be known as Learning Recognition (LR) credits.


  • Students will be awarded a certificate endorsement if they achieve 46 credits at Merit or Excellence level, rather than the usual 50. Students achieving 12 credits at Merit or Excellence level in a course , rather than 14, will be awarded a course endorsement.


  • Current UE requirements have been reduced to 12 credits in three UE-approved subjects from 14 credits in three approved subjects. Students still need to attain NCEA Level 3 and meet the literacy and numeracy requirement to be awarded University Entrance.

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