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. At Lincoln High School, we offer a variety of courses to meet the pathways, interests & academic needs of all students.
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YEAR 9
In Year 9 students start the first year of their two-year junior programme. Year 9 consists of a combination of compulsory courses and option courses chosen by the students.
In Year 9 students will take the following:
Compulsory Courses - All students in Year 9 will study a full year of learning in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and PE.
Option Courses - Four half-year option courses (see table below). Junior Literacy and Junior ESOL are invitation only and cannot be selected.
Students in Year 9 are required to take one choice from Set A (Languages and Arts), one choice from Set B (Technologies) and two other choices from any of the options available across all three columns. Students will also select an alternate option for both Set A and Set B.
| SET A (Languages & Arts) | SET B (Technologies) | SET C (Other) |
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| 9MAO - Te Reo Māori | 9FNT - Food & Nutrition Technology | 9AAS - Adopt a Scientist |
| 9CHI - Chinese | 9MTH - Materials Technology (Wood) | 9AGR - Agriculture & Horticulture |
| 9FRE - French | 9DTF - Design Fashion Technology | 9MEP - Media Production |
| 9JPE - Japanese | 9SPD - Spatial and Product Design | |
| 9DAN - Dance | 9DTY - Digital Technologies | |
| 9MUS - Music | ||
| 9DRA - Drama | ||
| 9TAH - Te Ao Haka | ||
| 9ART - Art |
It is important to study a wide range of option courses to enable pathways into Year 10 courses and beyond.
Year 10 consists of a combination of core (compulsory) courses and option courses chosen by the students.
In Year 10 students will take the following:
Compulsory Courses - A full year of learning in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and PE.
Option Courses - Four half-year option courses from any of the learning areas (see table below).
Languages: We strongly recommend students study a full year of their selected language if they intend doing Languages from Year 11 -13.
Year 10 Option Subjects 2027
Arts | Languages | Science | Social Sciences | Physical Education | Technologies |
Art – Design & Photography | Chinese | Adopt-a-scientist | Business Enterprise | PE – Understanding Movement | Digital Technologies (Computational) |
Art – Painting & Sculpture | French | Agricultural & Horticultural techniques | Financial Literacy |
| Digital Technologies Electronics |
Dance | Japanese | Agricultural & Horticultural - Advanced | Media Production |
| Design Technology Fashion |
Drama – Performance Lab 1 (Improvisation and Performance) | Te Reo Māori |
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| Spatial & Product Design (DVC) |
Drama – Performance Lab 2 (Acting and Production) |
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| Food & Nutrition Technology |
Music – Electronic Music Production |
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| Materials Technology – Hard materials |
Music |
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THE SENIOR SCHOOL (YEAR 11, 12 & 13)
There are no compulsory courses for Year 12 & 13 students. English & Mathematics courses are strongly recommended, though in Year 12.
YEAR 11
Year 11 students study 12 semester courses. Two must be in English & two must be in Mathematics. Students do not formally take part in NCEA Level 1 programme but are working at curriculum level 6, building the foundational learning required for successful study at Year 12/Level 2 NCEA.
YEAR 12
Year 12 students study six courses that complete an NCEA Level 2 qualification. There are no compulsory courses but English & Mathematics courses are strongly
YEAR 13
Year 13 students study five courses, have Independent Study Time (IST) & complete an NCEA Level 3 qualification, University Entrance & Scholarship.
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.
- recommended.
‘01’ Courses
These courses are fully University Entrance (UE) approved and are designed for students intending to pursue tertiary study. Achievement in these subjects contributes towards gaining University Entrance.
'02’ Courses
These courses include a combination of Achievement Standards and Unit Standards. Students can gain NCEA credits and some credits contribute towards University Entrance requirements through the Achievement Standards included in the course.
‘03’ Courses
These courses consist of Unit Standards and provide valuable practical and vocational learning opportunities. While students can gain NCEA credits, these courses do not contribute towards University Entrance.
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
Selected Year 13 students may have the opportunity to enrol in a University of Canterbury (UC) STAR course while still at school. These courses allow students to experience university-level study, gain valuable academic skills, and explore areas of interest that may support their future tertiary pathways.
Students will be recommended for participation by the Head of Learning Area (HOLA) based on their academic achievement, work habits, and suitability for independent study. Places are limited, and students must demonstrate a commitment to balancing their school and university course requirements.