A Strong Foundation for Lifelong Learning
At Queen Elizabeth College, our Year 7–8 programme is the beginning of a journey that builds the solid academic foundation necessary for long-term success. As part of our Year 7–13 whānau, these crucial years are about far more than a smooth transition into high school — they are the launchpad for students to thrive in literacy, numeracy, and beyond.
A Four-Year Pathway to Achievement
We are proud to offer a structured and purposeful programme that prioritises the essential skills of literacy and numeracy. Our structured approach ensures that every student is supported and challenged to meet their potential from the outset. With a four-year outlook (Years 7–10), we deliberately shape learning so that growth is sustained, progress is visible, and success is inevitable.
Our specialist teachers use data-informed practices to tailor learning to individual needs. By focusing deeply on core capabilities in these early years, our students gain the confidence and competence to meet NCEA and future pathways with success.
Our specialist teachers use data-informed practices to tailor learning to individual needs. By focusing deeply on core capabilities in these early years, our students gain the confidence and competence to meet NCEA and future pathways with success.
The QEC Advantage: Specialist Teachers & Facilities
Unlike many intermediate settings, our Year 7–8 students benefit from access to secondary school specialist teachers and state-of-the-art facilities. From science labs and music studios to digital technology suites and sports complexes, QEC offers a learning environment that inspires curiosity and excellence.
This early exposure helps students discover passions, develop technical skills, and feel part of a bigger academic journey. Whether it’s engineering in the workshop or exploring visual arts in our creative studios, Year 7–8 students experience the breadth and depth of a taste of a secondary education.
This early exposure helps students discover passions, develop technical skills, and feel part of a bigger academic journey. Whether it’s engineering in the workshop or exploring visual arts in our creative studios, Year 7–8 students experience the breadth and depth of a taste of a secondary education.
A Place for the Whole Whānau
Queen Elizabeth College is more than a school — we are a community. As a Year 7–13 school, we offer continuity, care, and connection. Siblings can grow together in a shared space, and families can form long-term partnerships with our dedicated staff. Transitions between year levels are seamless, and each stage of education is carefully connected to the next.
Students build strong relationships with teachers and peers across year groups, contributing to a safe, supportive, and inclusive culture. From day one in Year 7, they are part of something bigger — a college that values their voice, nurtures their identity, and celebrates their success.
Students build strong relationships with teachers and peers across year groups, contributing to a safe, supportive, and inclusive culture. From day one in Year 7, they are part of something bigger — a college that values their voice, nurtures their identity, and celebrates their success.