Wakatipu High School
Languages
Languages: Ngā Reo
He taonga ngā reo katoa - All Languages are to be treasured
As our world becomes more interconnected, the benefits of learning new languages are skyrocketing. Delving into learning languages is about unlocking the power to connect and communicate with people from diverse cultures. This essential life skill enriches our personal and professional lives, fostering deeper relationships and opening doors to countless opportunities.
Language studies grows your brain
Research shows that learning a new language boosts cognitive abilities. Bilinguals enjoy enhanced brain development, sharper memories, greater creativity, and superior problem-solving skills. These benefits not only facilitate learning additional languages but also improve overall learning capabilities.
Language study helps to improve literacy and understanding of your own language and culture
Studying a second language alone will significantly improve the grammar, reading, vocabulary, and speaking skills of your first language.
Learning another language opens up a world of job opportunities
It’s no secret that learning a language can improve your employment prospects. More companies than ever are doing business in multiple countries around the world, but they can’t do it without hiring people who have a grasp of at least one other language. Even locally there is an increasing need to employ multi-lingual speakers.
Studying another language makes you more open-minded
Learning another language and immersing in an entirely new culture is the surest way to become an open-minded, understanding, tolerant individual, and that is absolutely priceless. Seeing the world from a different perspective, and understanding where you and others come from, is a fantastic, eye-opening experience.
Year 9 & 10 Courses
- Courses ending in "1" (e.g., 5FRE1) are tailored for students with little to no experience in the language.
- Courses ending in "2" and "3" (e.g., 5MAO2 or 5MAO3) cater to students with prior knowledge or exposure to the language.
- These context-based courses allow students to choose their order of study. For those planning to pursue languages in Year 11 and beyond, it is recommended to have studied the language for at least two semesters in junior school.
Languages in the New Zealand Curriculum
Languages are essential to a rich and diverse education. They connect us to the past and open doors to new perspectives, beliefs, and cultural practices through oral, written, and visual forms. Students learning languages develop the ability to relate and connect with others, appreciate cultural and linguistic diversity, and foster self-respect and respect for others. Studying languages enhances literacy, hones communication skills, and prepares students to thrive in a multicultural society and an increasingly interconnected world.
Junior Languages Requirement
It is encouraged that junior students complete a minimum of two languages courses in the same language.
A student may gain entrance into a course of a different language if they wish to study an additional language as well as at least two semesters of one language; they enroll in the 5AOT course as one of their two language courses, or they have permission from the HoLA of Languages to complete their second language course in a different language.
2025 Course Options
Optional courses will only run subject to a minimum number of students selecting the option.
Course Options in BOLD are compulsory.
Courses in italics are not available for selection. Students will be counselled into these courses.
YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 NCEA LEVEL 1 | YEAR 12 NCEA LEVEL 2 | YEAR 13 NCEA LEVEL 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Languages Ngā Reo | |||||
5FRE1 – Exploring French 5FRE2 – Strengthening French 5FRE3 – Advancing French | 6FRE – French | 7FRE – French | 8FRE – French | ||
5JPN1 – Exploring Japanese 5JPN2 – Strengthening Japanese 5JPN3 – Advancing Japanese | 6JPN - Japanese | 7JPN - Japanese | 8JPN - Japanese | ||
5AOT – Aotearoa: Māori Culture, Geography, History and Language | 6MAO – Te Reo Māori 6MPA - Te Ao Haka | 7MAO – Te Reo Māori | 8MAO – Te Reo Māori | ||
5SPA1 – Exploring Spanish 5SPA2 – Strengthening Spanish 5SPA3 – Advancing Spanish | 6SPA – Spanish | 7SPA - Spanish | 8SPA - Spanish | ||
5ESL1 & 5ESL2 – English for Speakers of Other Languages | 6ESL – English for Speakers of Other Languages | 7ESL – English for Speakers of Other Languages | 8ESL – English for Speakers of Other Languages | ||
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