English
The following courses are available for study in 2026
11 English: 11Ena Full Year
Course Description: This course is an extension course catering to our top pupils. A variety of text types will be studied, and students will craft various pieces of writing. They will also be prepared for the Level One NCEA examinations, and potential Scholarship, in years 12/13.
Recommended Entry Criteria: This course is restricted to the top students who have completed the 10Ena course or by recognition from the relevant English teachers based on the 10Enb course and examination work.
Qualifications to be gained: NCEA Level One English.
Next step: 12Ena as a specialist class to achieve Excellence in English in Level 2 and work towards Scholarship in Year 13.
Contact Person: Mr Koster
English: 11Enb Full Year
Course Description: Students study a range of literature styles and learn to craft various pieces of writing.
Recommended Entry Criteria: Entry based on teacher judgement.
Qualifications to be gained: Level 1 Achievement Standards credits.
Next step: 12Ena, 12Enb, 12Enc, 12Ens
Contact Person: Mr Koster
English: 11Enc Full Year
Course Description: This course aims to promote sound literacy skills for students whose reading and writing levels at present make 11Enb an inappropriate course. Reading for enjoyment is actively fostered. This course will NOT directly lead to an English course to gain Reading and Writing credits for University Entrance in Year 12, but students can gain this UE requirement through subjects other than English.
Recommended Entry Criteria: Entry based on teacher judgement.
Qualifications to be gained: Literacy and Unit Standards credits.
Next step: 12Enc
Contact Person: Mr Koster
English: 12Ena Full Year
Course Description: This is an academically orientated course, where students study a wide variety of written, visual and oral texts. Students are expected to achieve at Merit/Excellence level.
Recommended Entry Criteria: 11Ena students who achieved all 20 credits from 11Ena with at least half at Merit or Excellence standard. These credits must include both external Achievement Standards at Merit or Excellence.
Qualifications to be gained: Level 2 Achievement Standards credits
UE Literacy: Yes - 4 credits Reading, 10 credits Writing and 4 credits Reading or Writing.
Next step: 13Ena, 13Enb or 13Ens
Contact Person: Ms Liddell
English: 12Enb Full Year
Course Description: This course is literature based and also focuses on writing skills. Students considering attending University should select one of 12Ena, 12Enb or 12Ens.
Recommended Entry Criteria: minimum of 15 credits from 11Enb.
Qualifications to be gained: Level 2 Achievement Standards credits.
UE Literacy: Yes - 4 credits Reading, 4 credits writing and 4 credits Reading or Writing
Next step: 13Ena, 13Enb, 13Ens
Contact Person: Ms Liddell
English in Society: 12Ens Full Year
Course Description: This integrated English and Social Studies course is designed for students who are interested in exploring real-world social issues through both literary and societal perspectives. With a stronger emphasis on English (in Year 12) the course supports students in developing key skills in reading, analysis, and critical thinking while deepening their understanding of the social world around them. The course will take a thematic approach and will involve reading novels and short texts, as well as viewing documentaries, feature films and short films that share a common theme. It is an internally assessed course and will not have an end-of-year NCEA exam.
Recommended Entry Criteria: minimum of 10 credits from 11Enb. If you passed only one external at Achieved level this course is suitable for you. And you must have Level One literacy.
Qualifications to be gained: Level 2 Achievement Standards credits (including English credits and one Level 2 Social Studies standard). 13Ens is a University approved subject.
UE Literacy: Yes - 9 credits Reading
Next Step: 13Ens or 13Enc
Contact Persons: Ms Liddell/Ms Johnson
English: 12Enc Full Year
Course Description: This course aims to encourage sound reading and writing skills based on a variety of texts. Students who take this course are unlikely to go to university but are seeking Level 2 credits. The reading and writing credits for entry to university are not covered in this course but students can gain this UE requirement through subjects other than English.
Recommended Entry Criteria: Less than 10 credits from 11Enb or based on teacher recommendation from 11 enc.
Qualifications to be gained: Level 2 Achievement and Unit Standards.
UE Literacy: Yes - 4 credits Reading
Next step: 13Enc
Contact Person: Ms Liddell
English: 13Ena Full Year
Course Description: This course is based on academic literature which will suit students who have enjoyed success in 12Ena or 12Enb. Students considering Scholarship in English must do this course.
Recommended Entry Criteria: minimum of 14 credits from 12Ena or 12Enb including Achievement Standards 91101or 91104, and one of external Achievement Standards 91098 or 91099. Students should have earned Merits and/or Excellences.
Qualifications to be gained: Level 3 Achievement Standards credits.
UE Literacy: Yes - 10 credits Writing, 4 credits Reading or Writing
UE Approved: Yes
Contact Persons: Mr Koster
English: 13Enb Full Year
Course Description: This course is intended for students who want English as an approved subject for University Entrance but do not envisage studying English beyond secondary school. They may also wish to develop reading, writing and presentation skills in preparation for university study in other subjects.
Recommended Entry Criteria: minimum of 14 credits from 12Ena or 12Enb (mainly Achieved) which must include at least one of the following external Achievement Standards: 91098 or 91099.
Qualifications to be gained: Level 3 Achievement Standards credits.
UE Literacy: Yes - 6 credits Writing, 4 credits Reading or Writing.
UE Approved: Yes
Contact Persons: Mr Koster
English: 13Enc Full Year
Course Description: This course is at an introductory tertiary level and an alternative to more academically orientated Year 13 English courses. Students intending to study at Polytechnic or gain apprenticeships should select this option. The Reading and Writing credits for entry to university are NOT covered in this course.
Entry Requirements: A minimum of 10 credits from 12Enb or 12Enc
Qualifications to be gained: Level 3 Unit Standard credits.
UE Literacy: No
UE Approved: No
Contact Person: Mr Koster
English in Society: 13Ens Full Year
Course Description: This course is intended for students who wish to undertake an Achievement Standard based Level 3 course that is literacy rich, but not traditional English standards. Students will explore political issues, social issues and social actions. It is important that students have a genuine interest in government and politics, and are willing to get out in their community to carry out social action aimed at influencing policy. It is an internally assessed course and will not have an end-of-year NCEA exam. The course is suitable for students on a university pathway, as it is a UE approved course offering 16 credits in Social Studies.
Recommended Entry Criteria: minimum of 14 credits from 12Enb or successful completion of the 12Ens course, including achievement in AS 91280. If you passed only one Level 2 external at Achieved level this course is suitable for you.
Qualifications to be gained: Level 3 Achievement Standards credits (from both Social Studies and English).
UE Literacy: Yes - 16 credits Reading
UE Approved: Yes (Social Studies)
Approximate Contributions: Nil
Contact Persons: Ms Liddell/Ms Johnson