At Ōtāhuhu College, we want every student to have a clear picture of their NCEA pathway and what it takes to achieve their NCEA qualifications. To help with this, students are encouraged to reflect on three key questions about their academic tracking:
1. Where am I?
This is about understanding your current status. Take a look at your corequisites and the number of credits you have
achieved so far. Knowing exactly where you are is the first step in planning where you want to go.
2. Where am I going?
Set your academic goals for the year and beyond. The college has minimum academic expectations for each year
level:
• Year 11: Complete both corequisites (level 1 literacy and numeracy)
• Year 12: Achieve NCEA Level 2 and achieve or make progress towards UE Literacy
• Year 13: Achieve NCEA Level 3 and University Entrance
These minimum expectations give students a clear benchmark and help guide decisions about courses and study
priorities.
3. How am I going to get there?
Check out the attached NCEA Assessment Schedules for your courses. These outline the assessments you need to
complete to gain credits, along with their due dates or assessment periods. Use these schedules to plan your work,
manage your time, and track your progress.
Reflecting on these three questions helps students take ownership of their progress
Reflecting on these three questions helps students take ownership of their progress towards their NCEA qualifications,
stay on track, and make informed choices about their study habits and goals. By understanding where you are,
knowing the college’s expectations for your year, and having a plan to get there, you are putting yourself in the best
position for success.
Click on the links below for Ōtāhuhu College NCEA Assessment Schedules:
2026 NCEA Assessments Schedule Year 11
2026 NCEA Assessments Schedule Year 12
2026 NCEA Assessments Schedule Year 13
Please see the Study Support Timetable attached below. This shows the times when teachers are available to
give extra support to students.
These sessions are a great opportunity for students who:
• need support with their learning
• want to ask questions
• need more time to understand their work
During these times, teachers provide supervised small group support. This means students can work in a quiet space
and get support directly from their teachers.
We encourage students to attend when they need support. These sessions help students stay on track and feel more confident with their learning.
