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Years of Excellence
Welcome to Wentworth College
The Wentworth College curriculum builds on the strong foundations established in Primary School, supporting students to develop academic confidence, independence, and responsibility for their learning.
Students follow a broad and balanced programme that promotes depth of understanding, critical thinking, and strong study habits. Teaching is delivered in classes of no more than 25 students, enabling personalised support while maintaining high academic expectations.
Teachers take the time to know students well and adapt learning to meet individual needs, ensuring each student is both supported and appropriately challenged. Learning is enriched through specialist teaching, co-curricular activities, and a strong emphasis on values and standards.
By the end of their time at College, students are well-prepared for university and future pathways, with the knowledge, skills, and character to succeed.
A challenging and structured curriculum that promotes deep understanding and strong outcomes.
Developing responsibility, organisation, and effective study habits.
Maximum class sizes of 25 ensure personalised support and strong teacher-student relationships.
Opportunities to lead, contribute, and prepare for life beyond school.
In Years 7–9, students typically follow a broad curriculum designed to ensure strong foundations across core academic areas while allowing them to explore a wide range of subjects.
Students typically study:
English
Mathematics
Science
Global Perspectives
Languages (Spanish and Mandarin)
Computer Science
Physical Education
Art
Music
Design & Technology
Drama (Years 7 and 8)
This programme supports the development of literacy, numeracy, digital skills, creativity, collaboration, and physical wellbeing, while encouraging students to discover interests and strengths that may inform future subject choices.
As students move into the senior years, the curriculum becomes increasingly focused and academically rigorous. Students are supported to make informed subject choices and to develop the independence, organisation, and resilience required for success in senior secondary study.
Senior courses are delivered within the Cambridge International Education framework, with a strong emphasis on subject depth, analytical thinking, and preparation for external assessment.
Further detailed information about subject options and the Cambridge pathways at Wentworth can be found in our Curriculum Booklet.
Alongside academic learning, College students are encouraged to engage fully in co-curricular activities, leadership opportunities, and wider school life. These experiences play an important role in developing confidence, teamwork, and a strong sense of responsibility.
Through a combination of academic rigour, small class sizes, personalised support, and a strong values-based culture, the Wentworth College curriculum prepares students well for university study in New Zealand and overseas, as well as for future pathways beyond school.
Years 7-9: Building strong foundations across core subjects with Cambridge Checkpoints for progress monitoring in Year 9.
Years 10-11: Choose from 15+ subjects for your IGCSE qualifications, recognised by universities worldwide.
Years 12-13: Specialise in your chosen subjects with qualifications accepted by Oxford, Cambridge and Ivy League universities.
90%+ of our graduates achieve university entrance with many gaining admission to top universities in NZ and overseas.
Year Levels
Average Class Size
IGCSE Subjects
University Entrance
