PE or chemistry? What should you take? Our information on subject choice will help you decide.

Secondary students and school leavers

This section provides you with information to help you while you’re at school, or making decisions about leaving.

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Choosing school subjects
What to consider when making your subject choices at school and information about NCEA. more
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Leaving school
Find out about your options for training and employment, how to arrange a gap year, and if it pays to stay at school. more
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What do I want to be?
Take a quiz to find out where you are at and get some friendly advice on how to find your ideal career. more
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Entering trade training
Thinking about a trade? Find out all of your options and follow our step-by-step guides to apprenticeships and industry training. more
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Entering tertiary study
Thinking about study? Here’s a guide to tertiary student life and the cost of tertiary education. more
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World of work
Looking for a job? Get some essential information for job hunting, use the CV wizard, and follow our step-by-step guide to getting work experience. more