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NCEA credits and Polyfest
Guidance for students and teachers on earning and assessing NCEA credits for Polyfest performances
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Top Art exhibition 2025
Check out the amazing student art work featured in 2025's Top Art exhibition, and find dates for Top Art shows in your region
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Understanding secondary qualifications
Learn about the subjects, awards and alternative pathways that can help shape your future
Learn moreYour guide to NCEA
The Guide to NCEA explains how to achieve NCEA and how you're assessed.
It also covers Literacy and Numeracy and Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau requirements, Scholarships, endorsements and more.
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31 Mar 2025
New Manaaki Marae - Takatū Kai assessment support materials
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services are pleased to offer new Manaaki Marae - Takatū Kai assessment support materials.
19 Mar 2025
Finalised 2024 NCEA and University Entrance attainment data now available
NZQA has released finalised NCEA and University Entrance attainment data from 2024.
13 Mar 2025
Summary of feedback on the draft integrated Quality Assurance Framework (iQAF)
NZQA has released a summary of the feedback received during public consultation on proposals for a new integrated Quality Assurance Framework (iQAF).
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