Useful insights for high school students and parents in NZ.
For parents, 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.
For students, learn about how to do your best in high school and prepare for the next stages of your studies.
Exam season can feel overwhelming, whether you’re a student trying to stay on top of everything or a parent looking for ways to help. But with some clear strategies, tackling your NCEA English exams—at Level 1, 2, or 3—can be much more manageable. This guide will walk you through how to approach unfamiliar texts, analyse visual texts, and write strong essays. Let’s break it down and make it simple! ...... Read more
NCEA Maths can often feel daunting, but understanding its key features can make a big difference. Whether you're a student preparing for assessments or a parent supporting your child, this guide highlights the most important points to help you approach NCEA Maths with confidence....... Read more
A clear guide to NCEA levels, standards, credits, endorsements, assessment and University Entrance, reviewed against the current rules...... Read more
Whether it is your first external or your last, sitting an exam can be daunting. Learn how to prioritise revision, use past papers, look after yourself and prepare for exam day. ...... Read more
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
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
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
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
Compare how NCEA and Cambridge International structure learning and assessment, and how each pathway leads to University Entrance in New Zealand...... Read more
Understand University Entrance, programme rank scores, required subjects and what to do if your school results miss the standard entry requirements...... Read more
What subjects should you take if you want to study medicine? How do you get into medical school? What comes after that? Read through to get all your medicine related questions answered....... Read more
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
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
Learn how Cambridge International's IGCSE, AS and A Levels, assessments, resits and University Entrance work for students in New Zealand...... Read more
A better way to memorise things from your textbook...... Read more
The popular 95% forgetting claim is misleading. Learn what memory research actually says and how retrieval and spaced practice can help...... Read more