Subject selection
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College offers all students the opportunity to study the essential areas of learning.The curriculum is wide ranging and meets the varied needs of the students.
In Year 9 all students study all subjects including the arts, languages and a broad range of technology subjects. As students progress through the year levels, their subject choices change to meet personal needs and goals. Some students will be invited to join the Literacy, Enhanced Learning or Supported Learning Programmes.
Detailed course information 2013
| Year 9 | Year 10 |
| Compulsory | Compulsory |
| English Mathematics Physical Education Science Social Studies Technology Life Skills |
English Mathematics Physical Education Science Social Studies Lifeskills one period per week |
| Choose one | Choose three |
| French, Japanese or Te Reo Māori * and Tikanga Māori |
Digital Technology Art |
| Choose two | |
| Art Drama Music |
Some students may be selected for the Enhanced Learning Programme |
| Choose four | |
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Design & Visual Communication |
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| Some students may be selected for the Literacy or Enhanced Learning programme |
Some students may be selected for the Literacy or Enhanced Learning programme |
For more detailed course information please contact the college office
| Year 11 | Year 12 | Year 13 |
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Students study Mathematics, English and Science and three other subjects from Level 1 |
Students study English and five other subjects from Level 1 or 2 | Students select five subjects from Level 1, 2 or 3 |
Additional NCEA accreditation
- Performance Music - Students that play a musical instrument and participatie in a school music group can gain NCEA credits in Performance Music
- Enhanced Performance Dance - Students that are dedicated and passionate about dance can gain credits
| NCEA LEVEL 1 | NCEA LEVEL 2 | NCEA LEVEL 3 |
| Compulsory | Compulsory | |
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English Science or Mathematics |
English | |
| Choose three | Choose five | Choose five |
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Accounting |
Accounting Biology Chemistry Digital Technology Drama Economics Engineering Enhanced Performance Dance Enterprise Studies Forestry French Geography Graphics Health High Performance Programme History Hospitality Japanese Mathematics Music Physical Education Physics Senior Science Services Preparation Sport & Outdoor Education Te Reo Maori Technology - Food - Wood carpentry/joinery - Textiles Tourism Visual Arts: - Design - Painting - Photography SPEC |
Accounting Biology Calculus Chemistry Classical Studies Digital Technology Drama Driver Education Economics English Enhanced Performance Dance Enterprise Studies French Geography Graphics High Performance Programme History Hospitality Japanese Statistics & Modelling Media Studies Music Physical Education Physics Services Preparation Sport and Outdoor Education Technology General Te Reo Maori Tourism Trades Wood - Carpentry/joinery Trades - Engineering/Automotive Visual Arts: - Design - Painting - Photography |