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At Auckland Girls’ Grammar School, the senior curriculum offers a tailored and focused learning experience that builds upon the broad foundation laid in the junior years. As students advance into Years 11, 12, and 13, they are encouraged to specialise in subjects that align with their strengths, passions, and future career aspirations. Our diverse range of course offerings ensures that every student has the opportunity to explore academic pathways that resonate with their personal goals, whether they are preparing for university, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Full details of each course are published annually in the Senior Course Booklet, and the complete list of available subjects is shown in the Course Structure matrix.
Year 11 Students study six subjects as part of their NCEA Level 1 (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) programme. Mainstream Students are required to take English, Mathematics and Science; they then choose three subjects from the Arts, Languages, Physical Education and Health, Social Sciences and Languages faculties. Students of Nga Tūmanako o Kahurangi will study Te Reo Māori, Te ao Haka, English, Mathematics and Science and a further two subjects of their choosing.
Year 12 students in the mainstream are required to study English and an additional five subjects of their choosing while Ngā Tūmanako o Kahurangi are also required to study English, Te Reo Māori and a further four subjects as they work towards gaining their NCEA Level 2 qualifications.
Year 13 students select five subjects to focus upon for their NCEA Level 3 studies. Students of Ngā Tūmanako o Kahurangi are required to continue their studies of Te Reo Māori.
Year 11 | Year 12 | Year 13 | |
Arts | Dance Design Drama Music Visual Art Photography | Art History Dance Design Drama Music Painting Photography | Art History Dance Design Drama Music Painting Photography |
English | English | English Media Studies | English Media Studies |
Health & PE | Physical Education Health Studies | Physical Education Health Studies | Physical Education Health Studies |
Languages | French Japanese Samoan Lea‐Faka Tonga | French Japanese Samoan Lea‐Faka Tonga | French Japanese Samoan Lea‐Faka Tonga |
Māori | Te Reo Māori Te Ao Haka | Te Reo Māori Te Ao Haka | Te Reo Māori Te Ao Haka |
Mathematics | Mathematics | General Mathematics Mathematics with Calculus Mathematics with Statistics | General Mathematics Mathematics with Calculus Mathematics with Statistics |
Science | Science Health Science Academy | Science Biology Chemistry Physics | Applied Health Science Biology Chemistry Physics |
Social Sciences | Commerce Geography History Senior Social Studies | Business Studies Economics Geography History Senior Social Studies Classical Studies Tourism and the Travel Industry | Business Studies Economics Geography History Senior Social Studies Classical Studies Tourism and the Travel Industry* |
Technology | Design & Visual Communication Digital Technologies (Programming) Hospitality Textiles Technology Product Design | Design & Visual Communication Digital Technologies (Programming) Hospitality/Food Technology Textiles Technology | Design & Visual Communication Digital Technologies (Programming) Hospitality* Textiles Technology |
Pathways | Pathways Gateway | Pathways* Gateway |
(* = Non-University Entrance)
(** = Recommended to have taken in Year 10, or see Head of Faculty for permission
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Phone: (09) 307 4187
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