Foundational education studies, Mātai akoranga tūāpapa
Foundational education is the study of school subjects and methods to develop your study skills.
It gives you a basic understanding of subjects like history, geography, natural science, maths, English, social science, art and music.

You might learn about
- reading and writing
- school subjects
- basic maths
- ways to study
Your focus could beTō tino arotahi,
These courses develop your ability in reading, writing, maths and other school subjects, and how to research and analyse when you study.