Careers
Plan for your present and the future
Careers education at Al-Madinah School helps students to plan and manage their learning and career pathways.
Careers education helps students develop self- awareness, explore learning opportunities in and out of school, explore employment opportunities, make and adjust plans and to take appropriate actions.
The school invites representatives from various institutions and mainly from University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, The University of Otago, Unitec, Manukau Institute of Technology, Whitcliff, Victoria University and Massey University to talk about their programmes and entry requirements.
Students get the opportunity to visit open days and participate in experience days in various tertiary organisations. They visit Careers expo to get more information from the providers about courses, entry requirements and apprenticeships.
Every year students in years 10, 11 and 12 are provided with course information booklet to make their subject decisions at key transition points.
MBIE
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website is great for exploring study and employment options. Use the link below to explore different occupations.
https://www.mbie.govt.nz/
Scholarships
Year 13 students are encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by The University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, The University of Otago, Unitec, Manukau Institute of Technology, Whitcliff, Victoria University and Massey University. Full information on scholarships is available on the moneyhub website (see the link below). Students must check the due dates for the scholarships.
Career and Study Pathway Links and Resources
AMS Secondary School Course Info Booklet 2025
Careers Government NZ
Click Here
University of Auckland
Click Here
Auckland University of Technology
Click Here
Unitec
Click Here
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)
Click Here
Study Link
Click Here
Intermediate & Junior Secondary
Years 7 to 10 students have careers education integrated into all learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Technology, Health and PE, The Arts and Islamic Studies.
Within the learning areas, students talk about how the subject content or tasks will help them in different jobs. Students learn about different job markets and the changing nature of jobs.
Senior
By engaging with representatives from various tertiary institutions, attending Careers Expos, receiving guidance from subject specialist teachers, and utilizing the resources shared in the Careers Google Classroom, students gain valuable insights into study options and career opportunities. This includes understanding the prerequisites required at the secondary school level to pursue specific fields successfully.
Through Gateway and STAR Programmes, years 12 and 13 students are given opportunities to work in organisations/jobs of their choice/availability/acceptance by employers and gain some credits as well. Students gain job skills, confidence and ideas about job/study choices.
Subject selection option for Senior Students
Year 11 option lines:
Students must choose two subjects, one from each option line.
Option 1: Technology / History / Commerce / Correspondence School Subject
Option 2: Digital Technology / Design and Visual Communication / Geography / Correspondence School Subject
Years 12/13 option lines:
Students must choose four subjects, one from each option line.
Option 1 – Chemistry / Accounting / History / Vocational Technology / Correspondence School Subject
Option 2 – Biology / Design and Visual Communication / Digital Technology / Geography / Correspondence School Subject
Option 3 – Physics / Business Studies / Correspondence School Subject
Option 4 – Mathematics L1 / Mathematics L2 / Mathematics L3 / Correspondence School Subject
NOTE:
The correspondence school subjects include:
Level 1 – Health, Visual Arts, Geography and Physical Education
Level 2 – Visual Arts, Home Economics, Economics, Health, Physical Education, Early Childhood Education and Painting
Level 3 – Painting, Printmaking, Design, Home Economics, Economics, Early Childhood Education, Physical Education, Geography and Health