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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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Get ready for your exams

The student assessment hub has all the information and resources you need to prepare

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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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Stay on track for UE

University Entrance (UE) is the minimum requirement to go from school to a NZ university

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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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Qualify for the future world

The New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework is the heart of Aotearoa's education system