How Schools Work...

Year levels: The new year-level system indicates the number of years a student has been attending school.
Here’s how it corresponds to the old system and age groups:

School New System Old System Age (approx)
Primary
Year 1
Primers 1 and 2
5
Year 2
Primers 3 and 4
6
Year 3
Standard 1
7
Year 4
Standard 2
8
Year 5
Standard 3
9
Year 6
Standard 4
10
Intermediate
Year 7
Form 1
11
Year 8
Form 2
12
Secondary
Year 9
Form 3
13
Year 10
Form 4
14
Year 11
Form 5
15
Year 12
Form 6
16
Year 13
Form 7
17
NOTE: There are some exceptions to the
information in this table:
  • Some students may be accelerated or held back a year.
  • Some primary schools continue to Year 8 (Full Primary).
  • Some secondary schools begin at Year 7.
  • Composite schools cater for students from Year 1 through Year 13.

 

School Protocol: When you visit a school, please make sure to do the following:

  • Wear your Futureintech name badge.
  • On arrival, report to and/or sign in at the school’s main reception.
  • Never allow yourself to be left alone with students. The teacher always has responsibility for them.
  • If you have concerns about the management of students, raise them as soon as possible so you can clarify a best practice approach with the teacher or school.

The New Zealand Curriculum sets the direction for student learning and to provide guidance for schools as they design and review their programmes. Its aim is to help students develop the competencies they need for study, work, and lifelong learning. See nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/The-New-Zealand-Curriculum

NCEA: NCEA (National Certificates of Educational Achievement) is New Zealand’s national qualifications framework for
senior secondary students. NCEA is part of the National Qualifications Framework, along with approximately 1,000 other
qualifications. For more information, see: www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea