Rangiora New Life School, Rangiora, New Zealand

University Entrance

Students at Rangiora New Life in Year 13 also gain the opportunity to achieve University Entrance as they work towards their Level 3 NCEA qualification.
 

The following is the requirement a student must meet in order to be qualified for entrance to a New Zealand University.

Students should note though, that many Universities require a higher level of attainment than that indicated here. It is therefore essential that all students who are considering continuing their studies at University talk to the Careers Staff.

A person shall be qualified for entrance to a New Zealand University in New Zealand if he/she has obtained:

• A minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, including a minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from an approved subject list, with a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from not more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework of approved subjects.
• A minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework.
• A minimum of 8 credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori ; 4 credits must be in Reading and 4 credits must be in Writing. The literacy credits will be selected from a schedule of approved Achievement Standards and Unit Standards.

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And

• 14 credits in Mathematics at level 1 or higher.
• 4 credits at level 2 or higher in Reading.
• 4 credits at level 2 or higher in Writing.

For a list of the approved subjects visit the web site http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/approved-subjects-for-university-entrance/