Learning methods in New Zealand Rokas Joneliūnas

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 )  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 )  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.

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