Nau mai haere mai. Welcome to NZQA
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
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
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.
Latest News
8 Jul 2024
Changes to the NZQA Board
The Minister of Education, Hon Erica Stanford, has announced NZQA Board appointments.
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.
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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