High School Central
Useful insights for parents of High School students in NZ - Learn about what your children are studying at high school, what you need to watch out for, and how to be a part of their education.
How Hamish dealt with feeling ‘lost in the crowd’ at school
In this article, English and maths tutor Hamish tells us about feeling like an anonymous student on a factory line, and how having the right mentorship led him to score the top mark in New Zealand for Scholarship Economics.... Read more
How Reuven found his motivation for studying - after leaving school
Reuven left school with little interest in study, then found a love of learning and completed an Honours degree with first class honours. What changed?... Read more
How Dhruv turned his worst subject into his best
Dhruv thought he was "just dumb" in English. At the end of Year 11, however, he'd attained an A* in IGCSE English. How did Dhruv's self-confessed worst subject become his A* subject?... Read more
Common-sense study advice that you know but don’t follow
Plan ahead, start early, drink water - you’ve heard study advice like this before. It’s common sense. You have this information stored in your brain… but do you know it in your heart? In your soul?... Read more
How NCEA works for students in New Zealand
A clear guide to NCEA levels, standards, credits, endorsements, assessment and University Entrance, reviewed against the current rules... Read more
NCEA vs Cambridge and how they affect University Entrance
Compare how NCEA and Cambridge International structure learning and assessment, and how each pathway leads to University Entrance in New Zealand... Read more
What grades do I need to get into a NZ university?
Understand University Entrance, programme rank scores, required subjects and what to do if your school results miss the standard entry requirements... Read more
A step-by-step guide to studying medicine in New Zealand
A current guide to high school preparation, Auckland and Otago medical entry, medical school and the first years of practice... Read more
How working in high school helped Matt excel in his career
In Year 12, Matt worked three part-time jobs. Matt tells us why on earth he did that, his missteps and how it all paid off in the end.... Read more
Two big ways that students waste time while studying for exams
Just like a day at the office, it's possible for a high school student to be busy for hours and get absolutely nothing done. Today we're going to go through two, really important parts of the study process and why many students waste so much time doing them wrong... Read more
How Cambridge International works for students in New Zealand
Cambridge International can be confusing, especially with all the acronyms. Learn how IGCSE, AS and A Levels, assessment, resits and University Entrance work for students in New Zealand... Read more
A better way to memorise things from your textbook
A better way to memorise things from your textbook... Read more
Why students forget what they study—and how to remember more
The popular claim that students forget 95% of what they learn after three days is misleading. Here is what memory research actually tells us—and how retrieval and spaced practice can help... Read more