English

Mr R Koster —

The following courses are available for study in 2024

11 English:   11Ena   Full Year

Course Description: This course is an extension course exploring the depth and breadth of English literature at an accelerated pace. This course provides students with the opportunity to study for English examinations and provides them with the analytical skills required to experience success in English & Humanities based scholarship examinations 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: At the end of Year 11, students will sit the  NCEA English Literature examinations. 

Level 1 Literacy credits: 15 

Next step: 12Ena as a specialist class to achieve Excellence in English in Level 2 and work towards Scholarship in Year 13.

Contact Persons: Mr Koster


English:   11Enb   Full Year

Course Description: Students study a range of literature styles and the language used; how to craft literary pieces, and present written and oral arguments.

Recommended Entry Criteria: Entry based on teacher judgement.

Qualifications to be gained: Level 1 Achievement Standards credits.

Level 1 Literacy credits: 15 

Approximate Contributions: Nil

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.

Level 1 Literacy credits: 15 

Qualifications to be gained: Level 1 Achievement 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 Criteria11Ena students who achieved all 18 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 14 credits from 11Enb. These credits must include at least one essay based external Achievement Standard, (90849 and/or 90850) and one internal (90052 or 90053).

Qualifications to be gained: Level 2 Achievement Standards credits.

UE Literacy: Yes - 4 credits Reading, 4 credits writing and 4 credits Reading or Writing

Approximate Contributions: Nil

Next step: 13Ena, 13Enb, 13Ens

Contact Person: Ms Liddell


English in Society:   12Ens   Full Year

Course Description: This course is intended for students who wish to undertake an Achievement Standard based Level 2 English course but have found external essay demands of Level 1 challenging. The course will take a thematic approach and investigate an issue through literature. It will involve reading novels, short stories and poems as well as nonfiction texts. It will also involve 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 14 credits from 11Enb. If you passed only one external at Achieved level this course is suitable for you.

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 14 credits from 11Enb or minimum of 15 credits from 11Enc

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 91101, 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

Approximate Contributions: $11 for workbooks

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 but have found the essay demands of Level 2 challenging. The course will explore political issues, social issues and social actions. 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 14 credits in Social Studies.

Recommended Entry Criteria: minimum of 14 credits from 12Enb or successful completion of the 12Ens course. 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