Curriculum Overview

Proposed Subject Course Structure 2025

Below is our current course structure. With the NCEA changes and refreshed curriculum, Tawa College is in a period of review and is looking forward to sharing a new look curriculum in the near future. At Tawa College we offer a range of educational pathways.

Course structures and assessment information for students in Years 11, 12 and 13 are available on e2learn.school.nz.

Year 9: Students select six options, with at least one each from the Arts, Languages or Māori and Technology.

Options are for half year duration and cannot be repeated.

AVAILABILITY OF OPTION SUBJECTS IS DEPENDENT ON CLASS SIZE AND STAFFING CONSIDERATIONS

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Year 12 - ANY 6 OF

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Year 13 - ANY 5* OF

*Students can study 6 subjects in consultation with the Deans

English

English (compulsory)

Media Studies

English

Media Studies

Journalism

English

Media Studies

Journalism(322)

Mathematics

Abstract Mathematics

Mathematics

Numeracy

Abstract Mathematics

Mathematics

Numeracy

Personal Financial Capability

Abstract Mathematics with Statistics

Mathematics with Statistics

Numeracy

Personal Financial Capability

Physical Education and

Health

Physical Education and

Health

Physical Education

Health

Physical Education

Health

Physical Education

Health

Social Studies

Commerce

Geography

History

Psychology

Accounting

Economics

Classical Studies

Geography

History

Legal Studies

Psychology

Tourism

Accounting

Business Studies

Economics

Classical Studies

Geography

History

Legal Studies

Psychology

Tourism

Accounting

Business Studies

Economics

Science

Science (compulsory)

Biology

Chemistry

Earth and Space Science

Physics

Biology

Chemistry

Earth and Space Science

Physics

At Year 9 : PLUS SIX OF

At Year 10: PLUS THREE OF

Arts Courses

Art Digital Design

Art Drawing, Painting and Printmaking

Dance

Drama

Music Fundamentals

Music Band

Music Choir

Music Advanced

Art Digital Design

Art Painting/ Printmaking

Dance

Drama

Music Studies

Music Performance

Art Digital Design

Art Painting / Printmaking

Dance

Drama

Music Studies

Music Performance

Art Design

Painting

Printmaking

Photography

Dance

Drama

Music Studies

Music Performance

Art Design

Painting

Printmaking

Photography

Dance

Drama

Music Studies

Music Performance

Language Courses

Spanish

Japanese

English Language Learners

Language Studies

Spanish

Japanese

English Language Learners

Language Studies

Spanish

Japanese

English Language Learners

Spanish (from 2026)

Japanese

English Language Learners

Spanish (from 2027)

Japanese

English Language Learners

Māori Courses

Te Reo Māori

Technology Courses

Computer Science Information

Digital Information Technology

Architecture and Drawing

Industrial Design and Drawing

Textiles

Fashion

Jewellery Designer-Maker

Product Designer-Maker

Computer Science Information

Digital Information Technology

Spatial and Product Design

Product Design and Manufacturing

Fashion and Textiles Technology

Food and Nutrition

Computer Science Information

Design Information Technology

Spatial and Product Design

Product Design and Manufacturing

Fashion and Textiles Technology

Food and Nutrition

Computer Science Information

Design Information Technology

Spatial and Product Design

Product Design and Manufacturing

Fashion and Textiles Technology

Food and Nutrition

Hospitality

Computer Science Information

Design Information Technology

Spatial and Product Design

Product Design and Manufacturing

Fashion and Textiles Technology

Food and Society

Hospitality

Transition Courses

Pathways

Early Childhood Education

Gateway

Pathways

Trades Academy

Early Childhood Education

Gateway

Pathways

Trades Academy

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