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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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Information on accessing your results and helpful tips for planning your next steps

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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

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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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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.

how to use your tertiary studies overseas
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.

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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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