Our curriculum 

We’re aware that opportunities for employment are developing significantly, often in areas that previously didn’t even exist.
Studying a variety of courses ensures you get a valuable insight into many academic disciplines, and helps you to determine where to concentrate your efforts in the future.

The Junior School

Year 9

All students study English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Health & Physical Education, and six optional subjects - three in in the first half-year and three in the second half-year. 

Year 10

All students study English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Health & Physical Education, and three optional subjects.

The major aims here are:

• To give students a sound grounding in the core subjects.

• To give students the opportunity to explore a wide range of other subject areas.

The Senior School

Years 11, 12 & 13

Year 11 and 12 students study six subjects, and year 13 students study five subjects and have Flexible Learning Time. 

The major aims here are:

• To give students a sound preparation in the subjects they are studying for external awards and qualifications.

• To equip students for the transition to the post-school world of employment or further education.

• To provide each student with a relevant course of study, which matches the individual's strengths and abilities.

English, Mathematics and Science are compulsory for Year 11 students.

English is compulsory for Year 12 students, but no examination subject is compulsory for Year 13 students. Some courses may be offered by correspondence. 

Qualifications

Students in Years 11, 12 and 13 may study towards the following external qualifications:

New Zealand Qualifications Authority

• NCEA (Level 1)

• NCEA (Level 2)

• NCEA (Level 3) and Scholarship.

• National Certificates

Lincoln High School is fully accredited to award credits in all conventional subjects, and we have a very wide ranging accreditation to teach and assess vocational units.

University Papers

Papers which can be credited towards degrees at Canterbury, Lincoln or Massey Universities.