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What is English?

English is one of the three official languages of Aotearoa New Zealand. English is an essential tool for full participation in our personal, local, national and global communities. At Te Kura, the study of English supports ākonga to extend their competency in the use of language in a variety of contexts including tertiary study and the workplace. Ākonga develop a sense of their identity as New Zealanders and explore their heritage through the study of novels, films, short stories and shorter texts. They also develop critical thinking skills, which enables them to evaluate and challenge the thinking of others as well as contribute to important global debates. The subject is structured to allow maximum flexibility in course design. Ākonga follow a course that is linked to their learning needs and goals. They progress through the levels at their own pace. For NCEA, ākonga select a pathway to follow but can change pathways at any time.

What this course involves

Enrolment in this course is restricted to ākonga enrolled with Alternative Education Centres, Activity Centres, Health Schools, Ara Poutama (Department of Corrections), Teen Parent Units, Adults or Realm Country School. English for work and everyday life. A combination of unit standards that develop communication skills in practical contexts. Ākonga in this course will work towards gaining unit standard literacy. Ākonga who attain Literacy, and consequently NCEA Level 1, through the 266 series while enrolled exclusively with an eligible provider must still meet the new corequisite Literacy requirements when pursuing the next level of NCEA at a secondary school.

Delivery Modes

• * This course is accessed through our online learning environment, My Te Kura.

Recommended prior learning

No prior learning needed.

National qualifications available in this course