English · Years 1–13
Read closely, write clearly
For Years 1 to 13. We start from what your child can already read and write, and build from there.
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What we work on
What your child will gain
- 01
Reading for meaning
- 02
Writing in different styles
- 03
Speaking with confidence
- 04
Building an argument
Years 1–6
The books we use
In Years 1–6, students practise writing with the Excel Advanced Skills English Writing Workbooks.
Curriculum tracks
Aligned to your pathway
NCEA
NCEA
Follows the New Zealand curriculum, for internal and external assessments and the credits students need.
IB
IB English
Close reading of set texts and help with IB English assessments.
CIE
Cambridge English
Analytical reading and essay structure for the Cambridge exams.
How progress is tracked
What a cycle looks like
Week 1
Free assessment
Every student starts with a diagnostic so we know exactly where they are.
Week 1
Placed by level, per subject
A Year 10 student can study Year 9 maths and Year 8 English. We teach the level, not the label.
Every day
Daily practice
Short, targeted exercises set to each student’s level, every day.
Every week
Weekly progress report
Strengths, gaps and what to focus on next, with attendance, time on task and accuracy.
Week 3
Checkpoint every three weeks
A fixed-standard test confirms progress. Meet the bar and the student moves up a level.
Pass the checkpoint, move up a level, and round we go again!
Other programmes
Not sure where to start?
Start with a free assessment. We’ll see where your child is, then suggest a programme for their year level and goals: catching up, getting ahead, or preparing for competitions.