Nine new industry-led subjects coming to New Zealand high schools from 2029
The Government has announced nine new secondary school subjects designed to connect classroom learning with job opportunities, starting in 2029.
Secondary school students will be able to study nine new industry-led subjects from 2029, including courses in areas such as AI, tourism, engineering, healthcare, and infrastructure. The qualifications are designed to better connect classroom learning with the skills employers need. Industry leaders have praised the initiative, though teachers' unions have warned that the timeline for developing and introducing the subjects is extremely tight.
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From AI to trades: Nine new subjects coming to high schools
Secondary school students will be able to study nine new industry-led subjects from 2029 under a Government initiative designed to better connect classroom learning with future jobs and training opportunities.
RNZ
Nine new secondary school subjects announced by government
The new subjects would be made available for year 12 and 13 students from 2029.
1News
Nine new industry-led subjects from AI to tourism coming to schools
The Government says the new qualifications will better connect classroom learning with the skills employers need, with teaching due to begin in 2029.
Newsroom
Unexpected role models for school pupils who sign up to new infrastructure classes
Analysis: City Rail Link and big fast-track projects provide salutary lessons in what do do – and what not to do
NZ Herald
New tourism, engineering high school subjects get thumbs-up from airline industry
Tourism students could gain pathways into airport and travel jobs, airline group says.
RNZ
Industry leaders praise nine new secondary school subjects
But the teachers' union warns timelines for their development and introduction are extremely tight.
1News
Nine new ‘industry-led’ secondary school subjects announced
Education Minister Erica Stanford said the subjects would be available for students in Years 12-13 from 2029.
RNZ
Timeline to implement new school subjects 'unrealistic', teachers' union warns
But industry leaders are enthusiastic about the nine new secondary school subjects announced on Thursday.
Otago Daily Times
Education industry praises new secondary school subjects
RNZ
New healthcare-focused school subject could jump start next generation of workers – doctor
The government has announced nine new secondary school subjects to be developed by industry groups, including a course on health services and care.
RNZ
Mistake to omit creative arts technologies from new school subjects, drama teachers say
Whakaari Aotearoa Drama NZ says the government should have included a subject that covered areas like lighting, sound, staging, costume and set design.