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We make sure New Zealand qualifications are recognised and respected, here and overseas, and that qualifications and credentials meet the needs of learners in the changing world

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Do you know the Code?

The Code of Practice protects tertiary and international learners studying in Aotearoa

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Student work for Ringa Toi

Find out how to get student work considered for the Ringa Toi exhibition in 2024

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This year's Top Art tour

Check out student artwork online and find this year's exhibition schedule

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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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21 Jun 2024
Insights paper: How schools support ākonga Māori and Pacific students to attain UE

Insights paper: Schools support ākonga Māori and Pacific students to attain UE.

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31 May 2024
Annual Report on NCEA, UE and NZ Scholarship Data and Statistics

NZQA has released its Annual Report on NCEA, University Entrance and New Zealand Scholarship Data and Statistics from 2023.

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24 May 2024
Updated Field Māori Assessment Support Materials

NZQA Māori Qualifications Services has now published the following Field Māori Assessment Support Materials.

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