University Entrance Success
Here you will find pathway programs that support the UE success of future UOA students. Explore below for opportunities and check out our annual calendar for important dates.
Pacific Academy
Founded by Katalina Ma and Josiphina Tamatoa, Pacific Academy has been empowering Māori and Pasifika secondary students to excel in STEM since 2019. Pacific Academy supports secondary students with programs like:
- STEM Online
- STEM Confrence
- Maths Challenges
- Mathex
Peaking your interest? Find more information below and check out our annual calendar for important dates.
STEM Online
STEM Online NZ is an interactive online teaching and learning resource that is available free of charge to all New Zealand secondary schools.
In 2023, the University brought together three core pathway programmes that enhance the route to tertiary education. Alongside STEM Online NZ sits the UE Success Programme which aims to increase University Entrance achievement and Pacific Academy which is an intensive mathematics development programme seeking to build upon classroom mathematics and improve mathematics outcomes for students in years 11, 12 and 13.
To discover more about STEM Online and how you can get involved check out STEM Online NZ | (auckland.ac.nz)
Maths Challenge
Getting hyped about Math through competition
Co-founders Katalina and Josephina were awarded a Sunpix Pacific People’s Award in the education category. Since 2019, the pair have spearheaded South Auckland Math Challenge with the aim to not only make math fun for Pacific youth but to support, engage, and empower them to be the best mathematicians they can be.