The learning environment at Marsden is positive and supportive. There is a culture of pride and every girl is challenged to achieve her personal best. Academic and pastoral staff work together to ensure that the progress of individual students is carefully monitored, that their particular needs are met, and their passions are acknowledged and fostered. Provision is made for gifted and talented students both within the classroom and through external opportunities. Learning support and adapted programmes are also available for students with specific learning needs.

In Year 11, the focus for academic studyis Level 1 NCEA (National Certificate ofEducational Achievement). Over the year you will develop effective study skills and lay the foundation for senior academic study, where your qualifications are important for entry to tertiary courses and awards. NCEA is globally recognised as a robust qualification and 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.

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.