Understanding NCEA
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How to gain NCEALevel 1 – 80 credits at level 1 or above
10 credits Literacy and 10 credits Numeracy
Level 2 – 60 credits at level 2 or above, plus 20 credits at level 1 or above
10 credits Literacy and 10 credits Numeracy
Level 3 – 60 credits at level 3 or above, plus 20 credits at level 2 or above
10 credits Literacy and 10 credits Numeracy
University EntranceA second qualification at Level 3 is University Entrance
You need
Level 3 NCEA
14 credits in 3 subjects
10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or higher– 5 reading/5 writing
10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher
EndorsementsLevel endorsement
Excellence – 50 credits at excellence
Merit – 50 credits at merit or excellence
Subject endorsement
Excellence – 14 credits at excellence
Merit – 14 credits at merit or higher
Internals/ExternalsInternals
Done during the year organised by teachers in the school.
Each subject is different – at the beginning of the year you will be given a copy with
the standards you will cover, number of creditshow they are assessed when they will be assessedIf there is a re-assessment opportunity
Externals
National exams sat in November for most subjects
Exceptions
Arts, DVCO, TECH – you have a board/portfolio that is your external
Maths – there is an algebra paper that is sat in September
App to keep track of NCEA results
Where can I find information?
Who to ask for further information?
Deans
Mrs Jones