L1JAPC

Level 1 Japanese

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Hamling.

This course is through correspondence ONLY and the requirement is that students are native speakers of Japanese

Ākonga extend their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through the experiences of a New Zealand ākonga on a home stay in Japan. Within this theme, ākonga cover aspects of daily life such as family relationships, travel preparations, hobbies and sports. Other topics include houses and furnishings, senior high school life and travelling by bullet train. Overall, there are approximately 60 kanji characters to learn.

Delivery Modes: This course is accessed through the online learning environment, My Te Kura. Ākonga will be required to make and submit audio and/or video recordings, so a microphone and camera or mobile device are essential.


You will need to have a conversation with Mrs Hamling before you are approved to do this course.

What should I have already done?

Ākonga must have completed Year 10 Japanese or equivalent, and have a Japanese language background. Ability to read and write hiragana is essential and knowledge of katakana is an advantage.

Course Contribution

No cost if certain criteria met, otherwise there will be a cost to the student.

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Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths

Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025