Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 1 Japanese

L1JAP
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Sasaki.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry, however, it is recommended that you performed satisfactorily in Year 10 Japanese.

Japan Connected: Language for Real Life


Whether you’re continuing from Year 9 and 10 or starting fresh, this course is your chance to dive into Japanese language and culture. You’ll learn how to introduce yourself, share your Kiwi life, and handle real-world situations like ordering food, shopping, and travelling in Japan. Along the way, you’ll explore the traditions and innovations that make Japan unique—sumo and samurai, anime and J-Pop, robots and ramen. You’ll also connect with our brother school in Kumagaya, building friendships and cultural understanding across borders. By the end, you’ll have earned NCEA credits, developed confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and opened new pathways for study, travel, and your global future. 

Learning Areas:

Languages


Assessment Information

Students who study NCEA Level 1 Japanese can attempt all the 4 Achievement Standards.

Pathway

NCEA Level 2 Japanese

Career Pathways

Chef, Recycler/Dismantler, Historian, Flight Attendant, Counsellor, Minister of Religion, Trainer, Journalist, Interpreter, Musician, Editor, Corrections Officer, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Foreign Policy Officer, Radio Presenter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Importer/Exporter, Immigration Officer, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Private Teacher/Tutor



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
• Japanese Reference Book, printed by Department.

• 1 x 1B8 exercise book.

• 1 x Ring folder.

										

						

							
								

									Description
									Type
									Value
								

							
							
															

									Japanese Reference Book
									Non-Voluntary
									$20.00
								

														
							
								

									$20.00
								

							
						

					

										

								


				





    

        
Disclaimer

        
Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans.  Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year.  These can include:
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used.  If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.