NetNZ continues to broaden our curriculum for 2025 with several innovative new courses, each led by experienced educators from renowned New Zealand schools.
NetNZ is expanding its digital learning portfolio for 2025 with several innovative new courses, each led by experienced educators from renowned New Zealand schools. These additions strengthen NetNZ’s commitment to providing quality distance education across diverse subject areas.
New Visual Arts Program Embraces Creative Freedom
The Catlins Area School introduces a comprehensive full-year Visual Arts course for Year 11 and 12 students. Led by Angela McAlpine, this multi-level program allows students to explore their artistic interests through personally chosen themes. Students will study professional artists’ techniques, develop observational drawing skills, and work with various mediums including painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
What makes this new course unique is its flexibility – it accommodates both NCEA Level 1 and 2 students, as well as non-NCEA participants. The course fee is $1,976.00 for the full year, providing students with comprehensive arts education regardless of their location.
New Heritage Languages Program Celebrates Cultural Identity
NetNZ in partnership with Logan Park High School debuts an innovative Heritage Languages and Cultures program under the guidance of veteran educator Sue Kim. With over 20 years of teaching experience in New Zealand, Sue brings her expertise in Korean, Japanese, and Digital Technology to this new cultural initiative.
“Your language and my language are expressions of identity,” says Sue Kim, who has been living in New Zealand since 1996. Beyond her teaching credentials, Sue’s background as a martial arts expert adds a unique dimension to her understanding of cultural disciplines. This full-year course offers NCEA assessment opportunities across Levels 1-3 at no cost to students, making cultural education accessible to all.
New “Nailing Numeracy” Program Targets NCEA Success
Responding to current NCEA requirements, Twizel Area School launches a targeted 12-week program led by Principal Kate Staniford. With more than 20 years of mathematics teaching experience in Wales and New Zealand, Kate has designed this course specifically to help Year 12 and 13 students meet the NCEA Level 1 Numeracy Co-requisite.
The program offers two cohorts in 2025:
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First Cohort: February 13th – May 15th
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Second Cohort: May 29th – August 28th
Priced at $750.00, this focused course helps students develop essential mathematical skills through practical applications, from financial literacy to spatial awareness and statistical understanding.
School and Teacher Partnerships
These new courses represent carefully crafted partnerships between NetNZ and leading educational institutions:
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The Catlins Area School brings its creative arts expertise to the visual arts program
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Logan Park High School leverages its multicultural strengths for the heritage languages course
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Twizel Area School applies its mathematical excellence to the numeracy program
Professional Support and Course Delivery
All new courses feature:
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Experienced teachers with subject matter expertise
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Regular feedback and assessment
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Support for NCEA requirements where applicable
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Guidance in developing independent learning skills
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Flexible online learning environments
Enrollment Information
Most full-year courses begin in early February 2025 and run through November, while the “Nailing Numeracy” short courses offer flexible timing with two cohort options. Early enrollment is recommended as these new courses are expected to be popular additions to the NetNZ curriculum.
For more information about these new courses or to enrol, please visit the NetNZ website or contact your school’s distance learning coordinator. Join us in 2025 as we continue to expand digital learning opportunities across New Zealand, providing students with access to quality education regardless of their location.
