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Entry CriteriaA course in English is compulsory for all NCEA Level 2 students.
Entry into Level 2 Foundation English requires successful completion of Year 11 Foundation English.
Note: Students can gain entry into 13ENG if they pass 12ENF with consistent Merit grades.
NCEA Level 2 Foundation English aims to help students develop the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, respond to language and symbols and to relate to the wider world in a supported environment. In this course, students will study a variety of texts which include a visual text and short texts. Students can gain a possible 8 Literacy credits needed for a University Entrance qualification from this course.
Term 1
2.5 Oral Presentation Unit
2.2 Visual Text Study
2.10 Close Viewing Internal
Term 2
2.10 Close Viewing Unit
2.7 Significant Connections Unit
Term 3
2.8 Information Literacy Unit
Revision
Term 4
2.8 Information Literacy Submission
Revision
This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.
Auckland University has additional requirements regarding Literacy.
17 Level 2 or Level 3 English credits are required. If you do not meet this requirement, Auckland University will ask you to attend a Pre-University Entrance course with a focus on literacy.
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.