Learning and qualifications are the foundation for tertiary academic study and awards
Level 2 NCEA
Results in Level 2 are used to secure a place in a university hall of residence. Tertiary scholarships are also earned off the back of Level 2 NCEA success. Year 12 is therefore a crucial year in NCEA achievement. Strong results for Marsden students are helping them follow their dreams beyond school. NCEA is globally recognised as a robust qualification.
NCEA combines internal assessment throughout the year with external examinations in November. Students are offered approximately 120 credits across six subjects at Year 12. 80 credits are required to achieve NCEA Level 2, 20 of which are automatically drawn from the Level 1 qualification.
Additional non-assessed programmes support wellbeing, social awareness and preparation for life beyond school.
Marsden challenges students to be the best they can be. Our aim is to build the attitude, flexibility, breadth of learning and independent work habits for students to thrive beyond Marsden.
Year 12 and 13 Programme
In the senior school your learning and qualifications are the foundation for tertiary academic study and awards. Our aim is to build the attitude, flexibility, breadth of learning and independent work habits for you to thrive beyond Marsden. Senior students are preparing for NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) at Level 2 (Year 12) and Level 3 (Year 13). Scholarship is an optional advanced programme at Year 13. NCEA is globally recognised as a robust qualification; it can take you anywhere in the world. At Marsden we prepare you extremely well for life beyond school and you will find young Marsden Old Girls studying at universities in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, USA, Europe and Asia.
