Rutherford's multi-level course structure for senior students provides individualised learning programmes enabling students to achieve success and attain their academic goals.
Programmes can be tailored for students’ studies to be credited to their education programme on their return home. Many of our International students gain entry to Universities or Tertiary Institutes in New Zealand and overseas.
QUALIFICATION
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is the main national qualification for secondary school students in New Zealand. It was introduced as the main secondary schools qualification between 2002 and 2004. NCEAs are recognised by employers, and used for selection by universities and polytechnics, both in New Zealand and overseas.
Vocational Pathways
Vocational Pathways provide new ways to achieve NCEA Level 2. These pathways will let you see how learning and achievement will be valued in the workplace. They will also suggest the types of study options and job opportunities available to learners.
Employers will be able to see learner strengths, abilities, interests and achievements when they look at the Vocational Pathways information.
University Entrance
University Entrance is the minimum requirement to enter a New Zealand University.
The NCEA minimum requirements for University Entrance are:
- Achievement of NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 or higher and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher)
- 14 credits in each of the three subjects from the list of approved subjects
- The remaining credits to achieve NCEA Level 3 may come from either achievement or unit standards
- UE Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or higher from specified achievement standards, or three numeracy unit standards
- UE Literacy - 10 credits (five in reading and five in writing) from specific Level 2 and Level 3 Achievement Standards across a wide range of subjects.
- Rutherford College Offers a Wide Range of Subjects Including:
√ English and English Second Language (ESL) Programme
We have a comprehensive ESL support programme that provides English tuition from Foundation to Academic levels.
Our ESL programmes significantly increases International Students’ mastery of English language skills and enhances their academic progress and opportunities in New Zealand.
International Students are assessed and placed at the appropriate ESL level that meets their individual needs and academic goals. Class levels are allocated according to their age, maturity, language competency and maths proficiency.
√ Mathematics - Calculus, Statistics
Mathematics at Rutherford College is offered at all year levels from Year 9 to Year 13. It is compulsory from Year 9 to Year 11 and then optional at Year 12 and 13.
Students are encouraged, at all year levels, to be involved in a range of national and international mathematics competitions that are organised through the school. These include Mathex, the Australian Mathematics Competition and ICAS Mathematics Competition.
√ Science - General Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
√ Social Sciences
The Social Sciences faculty consists of six departments: Social Studies (Junior School), Classical Studies, History, Geography, Commerce, Travel & Tourism and Philosophy.
Social Sciences are those subjects designed to inspire students about the world we live in. Passionate and highly qualified staff teach a wide range of topics that not only prepare students for further education, but for life as informed and responsible citizens.
The Social Studies is a compulsory core subject in Year 9 and 10. The topics are diverse and incorporate current societal issues.
The key skills that we focus on include: critical thinking, robust inquiry, developing well informed opions and effective communication. Not only do these key skills help students continue studies within the Faculty, they are important life skills. The specific content that we cover provides a context to better interpret real life experiences.
√ The Arts - Music, Dance, Drama, Art, Art History, Design, Photography
The Arts are powerful forms of personal and social expression. They link imagination, thinking and feeling. They provide essential learning for living and develop a wide range of both general and specific skills, which are significant in many aspects of life, including employment. They are important for recreation and leisure.
√ Technology - Digital Technology, Computer Applications and Programming, Technology Information and Media, Graphics, Early Childhood Education, Hospitality, Technology Product Design in Building, Electronics, Fashion, Food and Engineering
√ Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Outdoor Education.
Health and Physical Education focuses on the wellbeing of the students themselves, of other people and of society. Through learning and by accepting challenges in health related and movement contexts, students reflect on the nature of wellbeing and how to promote it.
The key learning areas covered are: physical activity, sport studies, outdoor education, mental health, sexuality education, body care and physical safety.
Outdoor Education is well established at Rutherford College.
The course runs at Year 12 and 13. The focus of our Outdoor programme is to introduce students to the outdoors through a variety of quality outdoor contexts and experiences.
√ International Languages
At Rutherford College, we offer three foreign languages: Chinese, German and Japanese.
International Languages Week
Every year at Rutherford College, we celebrate the diversity of different cultures we have at our school.
It is a week of extravaganza, organised by the International Language Faculty, which all students and teachers look forward to every year and has become one of the traditions at Rutherford College.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP09nsp1HDY
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Rutherford College offers a wide range of extra-curricular Maori cultural, performing arts and sports programmes to enhance International Students’ studies.
The involvement of International Students in these programmes has invaluable benefits and builds lasting memories for the students. Their participation helps them to develop new friendships, integrate into College life, and significantly enhances their English language communication skills.
Maori Heritage
Rutherford College is proud to share aspects of our Maori heritage with International Students.
Visiting student groups are warmly welcomed onto our Marae and are involved in learning Maori performing arts and cultural crafts.
Performing Arts
Rutherford College offers a range of artistic performing arts including drama, dance, choir, classical and rock music - all of which put on live performances.
Sports
Rutherford College offers over 25 different sports including archery, basketball, football, hockey, orienteering, rowing, rugby, softball, tennis and volleyball.
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