Academic Pathway

2025 Middle School Course Selection

Academic Pathway

The Academic Pathway at Orewa College allows talented students to opt into enrichment opportunities and, in later years, accelerate in some chosen subjects. 

Students in years 7 and 8 will be extended in the classroom, but alongside this students may also opt into appropriate electives and extension blocks for Reading, Writing, Maths, and Science. These extension blocks continue in year 9 as students begin to select further electives in the senior school areas.

At the end of year 9, students who consistently work at Level 5A and 6 of the curriculum throughout the year may be invited to complete up to two NCEA Level 1 courses in year 10. 

As students move into year 11 these students may apply to study in up to three Level 2 NCEA subjects, and again in year 12 they may apply to study in up to three Level 3 NCEA subjects, as well as attempt some scholarship subjects if they feel comfortable to do so. 

Students moving into year 13 would be invited to complete further Level 3 NCEA courses, some scholarship papers, and connect with tertiary institutions.