Summer School
Catch up or get ahead this summer
Summer School is a short-term, online learning programme for eligible ākonga (students) who need up to 12 NCEA credits to move into further study, training, or employment. Both current and new students are welcome to enrol.
Enrolments
Enrolments open on 24 November. (Link available 24 November)
Registration
Subject registrations open 24 November. Our Summer School offers a range of NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 subjects (Level 1 is no longer available). Students can enrol in up to 12 credits to help meet their study goals. The credit limit drops to 6 credits from 12 January. Check your credit requirements early so you can plan ahead and make the most of Summer School. Not sure what’s available?
View the full subject lists here:
- NCEA Level 2 Subjects. (Link available 24 November)
- NCEA Level 3 Subjects. (Link available 24 November)
Key Dates
- 24 Nov: Enrolments and class registrations open.
- 16 Dec: Summer School starts.
- 22 Dec: Enrolments and registrations close.
- 23 Dec – 2 Jan: Summer break.
- 5 Jan: Summer School reopens.
- 12 January: Enrolment eligibility drops from 12 to 6 credits
- 23 January: Summer School enrolment closes at midday
- 9 February: final day for ākonga to submit their submissions
- 16 Feb: Summer School ends.
How It Works
Summer School courses are online, but study is self-directed, which means you’ll be responsible for managing your own learning. Unlike the regular school year, wrap-around support won’t be available during summer. Subject teachers will be available to provide guidance and feedback on course material. To succeed, you’ll need to be motivated, organised, and committed to working independently.
NCEA Results
NCEA results from the November–December exams will be available on 15 January; summer school grades will be forwarded to your 2025 school to submit to NZQA.
Summer School Feedback
“The teachers were so supportive and dedicated to helping me reach my goals. Summer School at Te Kura was by far the best decision I ever made.” – Summer School ākonga
“It was daunting at first because I had been out of school for a long time. My teacher was amazing at keeping me on track.” – Summer School ākonga