The aim of the Macleans College curriculum is to provide a quality
education through the provision of a stimulating learning environment and inclusion of well researched learning opportunities.
The Curriculum incorporates provision for:
special abilities education
various levels of ESOL opportunities
an inclusive health and lifeskills programme
access to enhanced "off-site" educational opportunities
an education programme that incorporates the direct teaching of Thinking
The key principles behind the current curriculum structure
are as follows:
that a broad base of rigorous subjects is offered, that includes the seven essential learning areas and skills of the New Zealand Curriculum Framework
that students will be given advice and guidance that will assist in appropriate subject choices
that Macleans College strives to ensure that academic standards, including results from national and international qualifications are comparable with the best in the country
that Value Added Testing will provide information that independently monitors a student's progress in key curriculum areas.
Junior Curriculum Years 9 and 10
A full range of learning opportunities will be available in years 9 and 10 keeping with the requirements of the New Zealand National Curriculum Guidelines.
Students at Year 9 will all study the key curriculum areas of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health and Physical Wellbeing, Languages, Technology, Education and the Arts.
A more focused core of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Health and Physical Wellbeing, and Education forms a compulsory core at Year 10. Students will also select three options from a wide range of subjects.
Students will choose their appropriate pathway. It remains the goal of Macleans College that each student will leave school with a qualification that is both relevant and meaningful.
A wide range of subjects is available in both the curriculum pathways. For most students course selection will focus on ensuring that the entry criteria for university is met including the necessary literacy and numeracy requirements. Senior Assessment Key Dates and Course Information and Requirements aide the student throughout their years in studying in the Senior Curriculum.
Macleans College will prepare students for entry into "selected" university courses and for overseas universities.
