Still at school?

Get help to choose the right NCEA subjects for your future study, training or work.

How to choose school subjects

This guide will help you choose which subjects to take in your next school year.

How to understand NCEA

Not sure how NCEA works? Find out how credits add up to qualifications, the background to NCEA and how the system works.

STAR – do tertiary study at school

Find out how to study tertiary courses through the Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR) programme at your school.

Vocational Pathways

Find out what vocational pathways is and how it can help you to see the connection between what you are studying at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) and what your future study and work options might be.

Updated 10 Jan 2018