OTAGO GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Careers Education
What is Literacy?
Level 1
The Level 1 literacy and numeracy requirements must be met to achieve NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3.
Level 1 - Literacy requirement
Minimum of 10 credits through:
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Specified assessment standards - specified assessment standards available through a range of subjects and English for Academic Purposes unit standards 22750 and 22751 (minimum total of 10 credits). Other unit standards which may be offered for Level 1 literacy are: 26622, 26624 and 26625.
University Entrance Literacy (usually completed in Year 12)
UE Literacy is gained by achieving a minimum of 5 reading credits and 5 writing credits.
UE Literacy credits are available through specific NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 achievement standards in a range of subjects and three English for Academic Purpose unit standards (22749, 22750 & 22751)