Qualifications Guide
In offering both the NCEA qualification and the International Baccalaureate the College is providing students with the opportunity to choose the pathway that is right for them as individuals.
NCEA will suit some students, including very able girls and IB will suit some girls, including very able ones.
Your Guide to Making Qualification Choices
IB in a Nutshell
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NCEA in a Nutshell
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A two year qualification at the end of Year 13
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A qualification at the end of both Years 12 and 13
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Year 12 IB, 6 subjects at HL and SL
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Year 12 Level 2, 6 subjects for NCEA certificate
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Year 13 IB, 6 subjects at HL and SL
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Year 13 Level 3, 5 subjects for NCEA certificate
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English, mathematics and international language compulsory in Years 12 and 13
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Only english compulsory to the end of L2
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3 subjects at Higher Level and 3 subjects at Standard Level required
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Multi-levelling possible
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Completion of Theory of Knowledge (TOK),Creativity,
Action & Service (CAS) and Extended Essay (EE) mandatory
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Completion of numeracy and literacy requirements to gain NCEA certificate
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Internal assessment
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Internal assessment
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| External examinations at the end of the second year |
External examinations at the end of each year
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45 points maximum available; 24 points minimum
required for the Diploma to be awarded in Year 13 |
80 credits required to gain NCEA qualification for each
of L2 & L3 certificates |
| Eligible to sit NZ Scholarship examinations |
Eligible to sit NZ Scholarship examinations |
| UE requirements: 24 points plus completion of TOK, CAS and EE |
UE requirements: 42 L3 credits plus 14 L1 mathematics credits & 8 L2 English credits |
| Qualification accepted by both NZ and overseas institutions |
Qualification accepted by both NZ and overseas institutions |
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Possible further asssessment opportunity |