Learning methods in New Zealand

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System

New Zealand’s education system focuses on teaching students to solve problems, absorb, analyse and apply information, to work with others to create and innovate.

The system supports debate, free thinking and flexibility, and our teachers encourage students to be confident, connected and actively involved, lifelong learners.

Early Childhood (AGES 2 – 4)

Pre school education is for children aged up to five years old and includes playgroups, play centres, home-based care, kindergartens, education and care centres, and kōhanga reo (Māori language centres).

Primary School (AGES 5 - 10)

Primary schools provide children aged five to ten years old with a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy.

They learn seven core subjects: English, mathematics and statistics, science, technology, social studies, arts, and health and physical education.

In the final two years children learn an additional language.

Intermediate School (AGES 11 - 12)

Intermediate schools, where available, provide a bridge to secondary school for 11- and 12-year-olds.

They help students to develop their thinking capacity, build self-esteem and expand their self-expression skills.

Secondary School (AGES 13 – 18)

New Zealand’s national secondary school qualification, the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), is recognised by tertiary institutions in New Zealand and around the world.

NCEA has three levels.

Most students take five subjects each year.

High-achieving students at each level are recognised with ‘Merit’ and ‘Excellence’ endorsements. 

Approximately 60 New Zealand secondary schools offer Cambridge International Examinations and 21 offer one or more of the International Baccalaureate programmes.

Higher Education (18+)

Whatever higher education you’re looking for, you’ll find it in New Zealand.

You can study for either academic or more practically focused qualifications, gaining everything from entry-level certificates to diplomas, degrees and doctorates.

Students gets a scholarships

Field and Laboratory Methods in New Zealand Archaeology

Learn about field and laboratory methods in New Zealand archaeology.

You will spend two weeks at a field school and take part in an active research project.

The focus of the field school is learning appropriate methods of survey and excavation of Māori archaeological sites including Pā sites, agricultural areas and occupation sites.

During the following four weeks you will attend classes to supplement content learnt during the field school, undertake laboratory analyses of materials recovered and complete an individual research project.

http://www.studyinnewzealand.com/learn/our-system#block-system-main

http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/Schools/PropertyToolBox/StateSchools/Design/ModernLearningEnvironment.aspx

https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/international-students/is-study-options/experience-new-zealand/is-winterprog-archaeology.html