Advice for Students Entering Year 13

Year 13 Course Requirements

Students are required to choose five subjects though not all need to be at Level 3.  No subject is compulsory. 

To review the subjects available in Year 13 students should read the Howick College Pathway Map:

https://howick.schoolpoint.co.nz/site/howick-college-pathway-map

Students should be aware that entry into many subjects in Year 13 is conditional on pre-requisites which are based on achievement in Year 12. 

Students should look ahead to the requirements of their chosen employer, university or other tertiary education provider when selecting their Year 13 course, so they are aware of any specific entry requirements.  

Those students who are considering university after leaving Howick should also familiarise themselves with the NCEA achievement required to gain University Entrance.  Students will need to identify at least four university approved subjects they will study in Year 13 and choose these. Read more about University Entrance here:  https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/

Key Points to Note:

• Courses will only be provided if there are sufficient student enrolments. If necessary related courses will be amalgamated to form a viable class 
• Howick College will endeavor to accommodate student subject choices. It will develop a timetable structure that best meets the requirements of the greatest possible number of students.
• Multi-level study is an essential component of the college curriculum. Students may study at any of the different levels, however, any students wishing to study at a higher level must have the approval of the appropriate Head of Department.
• Students must meet all course prerequisites or have Head of Department approval.
• Some subjects require students to pay material contributions; these vary from subject to subject. 
• Some subjects have field trips as part of their course and students must be prepared to participate and pay the appropriate trip contributions.
• All subject material contributions must be paid/organised with Accounts at the beginning of the school year. 

NCEA Level 3 Certificate Requirements

• 60 credits are required
• Students must have gained the literacy and numeracy co-requisites (from 2024).

 Course Entry Requirements for Scholarship

• Scholarship is an award NOT a qualification. It does not carry credits towards NCEA, but will be reported on your Record of Achievement.
• Students will be approached by their subject teachers to consider entering for Scholarship.
• Students are required to undertake extra tuition in each scholarship subject.