office@horowhenua.school.nz 0800 HOROWHENUA Get Social Facebook Twitter
You are here: Home » Academic » Curriculum
Horowhenua students researching in computer lab
Horowhenua College offers a full range of subjects from Year 9 to Year 13. Students are prepared for Levels 1-3 National Certificate of Educational Achievement and Level 4, Scholarship.
At Year 10 students participate in a rotation of subjects covering a wide range of skills and subject matter including Technology and Consumer Studies.
Students select 12 semester (or half-year) courses or an Academy. The credit total must allow a student to gain their desired qualification (usually 80 credits at Level 1 and 60 credits at Levels 2 and 3). Students may 'mix and match' their courses at any Level in order to gain their required qualifications.
Login here to see the option selection guide.
At Level 1 students must be able to gain 10 credits from each of Numeracy and Literacy in their overall course. It is strongly suggested that students select at least two courses from the subject areas of Mathematics or Statistics and at least two courses from the subject areas of English, English Foundation or Te Reo Maori. The remainder of the semester courses may be selected according to student strengths and interests.
At Level 2 students are strongly advised to select two courses from the subject areas English, English Foundation or Te Reo Maori if they intend to follow their school education with a Tertiary Course. This will ensure access to University Entrance requirements. The remainder of the semester courses may be selected according to student strengths and interests.
At Level 3 students are free to choose between ten and twelve semester courses (up to two study semesters are available for students choosing ten with approval from their Dean). Students must meet Literacy and Numeracy requirements for their ongoing education before leaving school, and their course should reflect this.
Chris Stolting - Germany, July 2012 to April 2013
“I came to New Zealand last year at the end of July and was impressed by the life style here and that everything seems far more relaxed than it is in Germany. I stayed on a small farm just south of Levin which was a great and wonderful experience for me as I come from quite a big city. Over the time I have made some very good friends here and I would say I will stay in contact with them after I go back. The school was very different from my one at home. I was way less stressed. I especially enjoyed the art and design department where I learned some great techniques and had some great fun. I also joined the local rowing club which was a great decision. I had the chance to go on several camps and regattas with them and see a lot of New Zealand. I also joined two brass bands. Levin District Brass and Levin Youth Brass bands. I played the tuba there. All in all, I can say I had a great year in New Zealand and I am kind of sad to be going back home.” » View all testimonials
