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Ministry of Education New Zealand
Curriculum update

Subject descriptors available#

Subject descriptors for Phase|Tūārere 5 (Years|Tau 11-13) of the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (TMoA) are now available.

Subject descriptors for Phase |Tūārere (Years|Tau 11-13) – Tāhūrangi

This follows the release of the list of Phase | Tūārere 5 (Years 11-13) senior secondary subjects in September.

Senior secondary subjects for Years 11-13 confirmed for the National Curriculum – Tāhūrangi

The process for curriculum development#

The release of subject descriptors for Years 11-13 follows information published about the process for curriculum development and the expression of interest for subject advisors.

Phase|Tūārere 5 (Years|Tau 11-13) curriculum development and EOI – Tāhūrangi

The process of designing a subject-by-year structure for Years|Tau 11-13, including detailed knowledge, practices and capabilities will provide a pathway for students through secondary schooling and beyond.

The new curriculum will be implemented progressively for Years 11-13 from 2028 to 2030.