Future Pathways
Career Central
Career Central (https://www.careercentral.school.nz/) helps parents engage in career conversations and support their child's career planning both at school and home. This platform is easy to use, empowering students to take charge of their career journey with personalised planning tools.
We encourage whānau to explore Career Central with their child, using the platform to learn more about career options, their skills and values. This allows parents to be part of their child's career exploration, including interest in Gateway programs, taster courses and trade academies. Our school Pathways department can also be contacted through the portal for support, clarification on job requirements, or to book an appointment.
Career Central is available from Year 9 until students leave TGC and beyond - in the photos below we have Mrs. Wilson and Liz from our Pathways department, working with our Year 9 Social Science students introducing them to the platform and encouraging quiz completion.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete the following 'Student Instructions for Career Central' tutorial, which provides helpful guidance on getting started with features like career quizzes and job exploration tools. You can complete this here:https://rise.articulate.com/share/zTsUjymEVh-GY4uYsFglRW4X6GRcuIuo#/lessons/w2sVMOuIZPzu5JVEDMG40qQgKDb61b88
University of Otago - Missed UE information
Information for students who have not achieved University Entrance (UE) 2024 / 2025
Important Note: The University of Otago requires confirmation from NZQA that you have
UE by Friday 14 February 2025. If you need to complete any extra standards, make sure
that you speak with your school's NZQA liaison person to get your results recorded on the
NZQA site prior to the date above. Here are some suggested routes for you:
Complete the NCEA credits you require to gain entrance:
Your school is always your first port of call. They may allow you to complete the
necessary creditsHagley Community College in Christchurch offers a Catch-up College to assist you
to gain the credits you need for UE. Phone: 03 379 3090, email: transitionstream@hagley.school.nz,https://www.hagley.school.nz/catch-up-
collegeLogan Park High School in Dunedin offers a distance NCEA Summer School to
assist you to gain the credits you need for UE. Email: exm@lphs.school.nz or visit:
http://summer.school.nz/Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School) runs a Summer School.
Phone: 0800 659 988. Further information can be found
here:https://www.tekura.school.nz/learn-with-us/learn-with-us/summer-schoolComplete University Entrance by returning to school. Then apply for university
either in semester two for the following year.
Other options:
If you are interested in studying subjects from Arts, Business or Sciences, get in
touch with our Pathway team to discuss the new Level 5 Diploma course that
provides a degree pathway in these areas:https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy or
email: pathways.admissions@otago.ac.nz or call 03 479 5250. The Diploma is not
available for students interested in Health Sciences First Year.
The requirements for admission into the Diplomas are:
At least 16 credits in each of your top 4 subjects at Level 2 or above (some of these credits must be at Level 3). Three of these subjects must be from the approved list
Literacy and numeracy requirements for University Entrance
Credits in Level 3:
50 credits or more will automatically gain entry to the Diploma
upon enrolment45-49 credits will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Pathway team
Students must normally complete Year 13. Students who have not completed Year
13 due to extenuating circumstances may be considered. If you are ineligible for
the Diplomas, Pathway also offer the Foundation Studies Certificate
(https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/pathway) which will grant you entrance to university.
Complete an accepted Certificate in University Preparation (CUP) course, which
usually takes one semester of study. Offered at some universities, but not
currently offered through the University of Otago.Study at a Polytechnic, normally one semester of successful full-time academic
study at NQF Level 5 or above.
Reconsideration of NCEA Results:
If you believe that any of your Level 3 grades are incorrect, apply for reconsideration as
soon as possible. NZQA will prioritise reconsideration of Level 3 assessments.
If you have accommodation in a Residential College:
Places in residential colleges are reliant upon achieving UE, or studying in one of the
programmes offered by Pathway. If you have an offer from a college, contact the
Accommodation Office ASAP about your intention to undertake catch up credits:
If you wish to discuss your situation, contact your Otago Schools’ Liaison Officer - See:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/connect
NOTE: All universities will offer similar opportunities and information is readily available on their websites, or by contacting their TGC Liaison Officer.
Careers.govt.nz Resource
Interested in tertiary or workplace learning while at school? Check out the following link to discover how you can combine NCEA with tertiary study and get work experience while at school: https://www.careers.govt.nz/courses/secondary-school-study-and-training-options/start-tertiary-or-workplace-training-while-at-school/
If you have any questions after reading this, feel free to contact our Pathways team:
Ann Marie Wilson, Careers Advisor - awilson@tgc.school.nz
Liz Coster, Pathways Coordinator - lcoster@tgc.school.nz
Nikki Reyneke, Pathways Administrator - nreyneke@tgc.school.nz
Your Education Exchanges
Your Education are now accepting applications for their high school exchanges to all destinations departing in August or December 2025 and January 2026.
Apply now to qualify for a $1,000 Early Bird Discount. Check out their website for more details www.youreducation.co.nz
