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Resources for parents and whānau
Explore short articles that cover topics like NCEA, Special Assessment Conditions, and choosing a tertiary provider
Resources (opens in a new window)Your 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.
Latest News
5 Dec 2024
Credits for Supported Learning standards excluded from the award of NCEA
From 2025, credits gained from achieving Supported Learning unit standards will no longer be eligible to contribute to the award of NCEA Level 1.
2 Dec 2024
Working or studying overseas – advice for learners, parents and whānau
This article provides a summary of things to consider if you want to use your New Zealand qualification to apply for work or further study overseas.
29 Nov 2024
NCEA and NZ Scholarship exams end for 2024
NCEA and NZ Scholarship exams for 2024 are coming to an end this morning, with around 144,500 students having been entered over the last four weeks.
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