Choosing subjects

All Year 9 and 10 students in English medium schools are required to study core subjects such as English, maths, science as well as health and physical education. In addition, most secondary schools offer a range of different options for your child to choose from, including technology, arts and languages other than English (students then specialise further when they begin working towards NCEA from Year 11 onwards).

It’s a good idea for you and your child to think about any areas of interest or particular strengths when they are in Year 8 as this may affect which school and which subject options they choose when they move on to Year 9. If at the time of enrolment your child is still unsure about which optional subjects they want to take, your chosen school will be able to provide guidance on this.