1. Cambridge Points Calculation and where to next! Vernice Young (Assistant Principal, Huanui College)

2. University Entrance 11 IGCSE subjects gain UE numeracy - Maths Initial investigations into subject requirements for future careers

3. Year 12 and 13 AS and A2 Level  AS levels [gain UE literacy – English] [some university points can be obtained]  A Levels [work towards total university point requirements]  Individual career discussions & Career Information afternoon  University visits to Huanui  Individual students may visit different universities for their Open Days

4. How does a student move along the CIE pathway at Huanui College? Year 10Core subjects plus 2 options subjects Year 11 6 IGCSE _________________________________________________________ Year 124 AS Level [in exceptional case: 5AS subjects] Year 13 3 A2s + 1AS or 4 A2s Note: 1 A Level = AS + A2 in a single subject (Students finish with 3 or 4 A Levels overall)

5. POSSIBLE PATHWAYS AFTER YEAR 13 UNIVERSITYPOLYTECHARMED FORCESAPPRENTICESHIPSEMPLOYMENT

6. AS and A Levels – Pathway Two-stage structure AS exam + A2 exam = A Level Year 1Year 2 Grades: A*, A, B, C, D, E, U Note: the highest grade attainable for AS is ‘A’ An A level counts as two subject units and an AS level counts as one subject unit. Students can include only their six best subject units when calculating their entry score. 50% of AS Mark Plus 50% of A2 Mark

7. University Entrance with CIE in NZ  General Standard 120 points in at least 3 AS Levels - minimum D Grade  2 D grades from 2 subjects on the List of Approved Cambridge Subjects Plus  a minimum grade of D in one further subject either from the Approved List or related to a domain on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Students may include points from one additional CIE subject to meet 120 points. BUT: some university courses have higher entry requirements

8. University Entrance with CIE in NZ  Literacy Standard Grade E in AS English subject ( Please note a ‘D’ grade is preferable and students who achieve an ‘E’ at AS may be required to complete the AELR course during their first year at Auckland University (click on the picture for more information)) NCEA Level 2 for selected students (with the required reading and writing credits)  Numeracy Standard Grade D in IGCSE Mathematics

9. LEVELA*ABCDE A140120100806040 AS-6050403020

10. Example of how a rank score for CIE is calculated SyllabusLevelSubject unitsGradeTariff pointsRank Score ChemistryA2B100 MathematicsA2B100 PhysicsAS1B50 EnglishAS1C40 BiologyAS1D30Nil* Rank score290 *Maximum six subject units. If more are achieved, the best six scores are used.

11. Different universities may require approved subjects for different courses:

12. WHICH SUBJECTS SHOULD I CHOOSE  Depends on what you want to do, but keep your options open – DON’T BE AFRAID OF HARD WORK!  Recommended vs Compulsory subjects required for entry to university

13. HEALTH SCIENCE: Ranked entry: AKL University: minimum requirements

14. ENGINEERING: AKL University (Ranked: no longer open entry)

15. QUESTIONS?? Please note that the university entry requirements are subject to change and contact should always be made with the university if there is any doubt about a student’s eligibility for a particular course.