Cromwell College
2011 Course Booklet
Curriculum Overview
Assessment Information
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Academic Courses
All students at Cromwell College study a full academic programme designed in accordance with the the New Zealand Curriculum Framework. Students in Years 7 - 9 follow a course of study that includes English, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, health, performing arts, technology, art, Japanese and Maori. In Year 10 students must study English, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education and health. In addition to these compulsory subjects, students choose three optional subjects from the following selection - art, text and information management, graphics, food technology, workshop technology, economics, Maori or music.
Senior school courses at Cromwell College follow nationally prescribed curriculum and assessment guidelines. Cromwell College is fully accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQA) to offer courses leading towards the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) at Levels 1, 2 and 3. As well as the full range of courses offered at the College, students may elect to study other courses through the New Zealand Correspondence School, The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand (TOPNZ), or the on-line courses delivered through the OtagoNet audio-visual cluster. Multi-level study is common, with many students electing to study a selection of courses across two or even three different levels. Courses taught at the College may change from year to year depending on student demand.
The College has available full details about all courses in the 2011 Senior Course Handbook as well as information about the NCEA qualifications structure. Please contact us for further details.
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