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NCEA results are now live

NCEA results now live

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Your next steps

Helpful tips on managing post-exam pressure, working with your results, and planning your next steps

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Understanding secondary qualifications

The subjects, awards and pathways that can shape your future

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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.

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15 Jan 2026
New tertiary quality assurance framework goes live

Following consultation through 2025 and the approval of the updated NZQA Rules, NZQA’s new integrated Quality Assurance Framework (iQAF) is now live.

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15 Jan 2026
Updated NZQA Fees

NZQA’s revised fees schedule came into effect on 1 January 2026. Please ensure you review the updated fees structure.

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15 Jan 2026
Changes to NZQA Rules

NZQA has updated a series of Rules to align with the new integrated Quality Assurance Framework and the changes to vocational education and training.

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