How to enrol in your Course of Study
for the 2027
Academic Year
Read the Courses of Study Guide
Before making your subject selections for 2027 we ask that you read this Courses of Study Guide in full.
Consult with Careers staff member, Teachers, Mentors and Parents
Other resources to help you make your course selections include the “Careers” section in this booklet, as well as talking to your teachers and other staff at the College.
Check you have met entry criteria for your selected subjects
Students can only enrol in a course if they have met the entry requirements for that course – prerequisites are outlined in the course descriptions. In addition, the College sets a standard to be attained by students to move to the next academic level – any exceptions will be determined by the relevant subject Curriculum Leader (CL) – Careers Leader, Mrs Koning.
Submit subject selections
Subject selections need to be submitted by the course enrolment date of July 27th. We rely on this information to develop the College timetable for next year and to enable planning for staff and department resources. Students who do not meet the prerequisite will not be able to select the subject.
Submitting a course change request
Students wishing to make a subject or course change request after they receive their 2026 examination results must complete a 2027 Course/Subject Change Request Form. A copy of a Course Subject Change Request form is available on the Student Portal.
All request forms must be submitted to Mrs Koning.
Subject changes may only be requested by students with parent approval. Students will need to arrange a meeting with Mrs Koning. Students may not request subject
changes after the academic year commences.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR COURSE ENROLMENT
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Students are more likely to receive their preferred course of study if they do not require changes to their original course selection. If current students do not submit their selections by the 27th of July, they are unlikely to receive their preferred options
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Requested changes to original course selections will be processed according to availability on the timetable. There is limited flexibility to meet requested changes
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All courses offered in this booklet are subject to a minimum number of students selecting the course. This minimum number is usually considered at 8 students.
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The College will endeavour to provide students with their selected course options but subject selections are not guaranteed. Timetable clashes, limits to class sizes, or available staffing can mean students are required to choose a different subject – students should maintain some flexibility in their course planning
To avoid disruption to students, classes and teaching programmes, there are no subject changes once the 2027 academic year commences.
Subject Selection Year level outline
YEARS 7, 8 and 9
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Students follow a compulsory course which introduces a broad range of subjects and offers a strong foundation for future learning at the College.
YEARS 10 and 11
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Students are to take English and Mathematics and three other subjects.
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Students may select a sixth subject with permission from the Careers Leader, Mrs Koning. However in choosing this, families must consider academic / life balance. In selecting six subjects, students must commit to staying the full length of the course.
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Students are encouraged to achieve breadth in their subject selection by selecting as many different learning areas as possible – this ensures they do not unduly limit future study pathways by narrowing subject choices now.
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If students are unclear about future study and career aspirations do not discard subjects studied as part of the earlier school curriculum, continue with a broad subject selection.
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Students contemplating overseas tertiary study need to understand that their Year 11 results will be considered in their application.
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Students should identify entry requirements for university degree programmes they are interested in.
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Students should select subjects that prepare them for the widest range of programmes in their field (or fields) of interest.
YEAR 12
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All students must select an English course and three other subjects.
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Students should select subjects, if possible, that are going to lead them to a definitive tertiary pathway.
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At this level, students should look ahead to their subject options for Year 13 and make a plan for the final two years of study at the College – this will help to ensure they meet course prerequisites.
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Year 12 results will be a key determinant in successful applications to New Zealand Halls of Residence and
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overseas placement.
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Students may select a fourth elective subject with permission from the Careers Leader, Mrs Koning.
YEAR 13
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There are no compulsory courses at Year 13. All students must select four subjects, although students who have attained University Entrance at Year 12 may enrol in three full A Level courses.
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Care should be taken in deciding which subjects to continue or discard. Students should not enrol in a subject if they have not met the criteria for success in Year 12 – many courses have set prerequisites.
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Some subjects are ‘stand-alone’ at this level. That is, students can enrol in these without prior study.
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Students should consult with the appropriate Curriculum Leaders to ascertain whether selecting such a subject is in the students best interests.
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Students may select a fifth subject with permission from the Careers Leader, Mrs Koning.
