Introduction

Edgewater College prides itself in being a school that offers a wide range of subjects to its students, in an attempt to meet the needs of each individual.

However, practical considerations such as timetable restrictions and class sizes mean that students should always have second choices ready.

  • The aim is to give students a course of study that reflects their needs, abilities and choices and the school is organised around these important factors.
  • Information on the requirements for the examinations, National Certificates and Unit Standards is available from the Director of Curriculum and Course Supervisor, Mr Rosie.
  • The Careers Advisor, Mr Whickman, is available for students and parents to discuss qualifications and subjects required for specific future courses, qualifications and vocational areas.
  • The Course Supervisor, Deans and House Tutors will work with students to ensure that their chosen course is a challenging but realistic one.

Criteria for Moving to the Next Level

The right of students to move to a higher level of study varies between subjects but there are some basic principles:

  • Many subjects require a demonstrated level of mastery at one level before a student can progress to the next level.
  • Some subjects allow students to take a subject at a higher level with a lesser degree of background, or indeed in some cases without having taken the subject before.
  • When you do meet the minimum requirements there is an automatic right of entry, provided you pay the course fee (if required).

When you do not meet the minimum requirements you must discuss the possibility of an exemption with the appropriate Head of Department.

SUBJECT SELECTION

Year 10 going into Year 11
  • students will study 5 subjects.
  • students will study either NCEA Level 1 English or Alternative English or ESOL.
  • students will study either NCEA Level 1 Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
  • students will select 3 option subjects from the choices offered at Year 11.
Year 11 going into Year 12
  • students will study 5 subjects.
  • students will study either NCEA Level 2 English or Alternative English or ESOL.
  • students will select 4 option subjects from the choices offered at Year 12.
Year 12 going into Year 13
  • students will study 5 subjects.
  • ESOL students are required to select ESOL unless the Course Supervisor advises otherwise.