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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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Prepare for your assessments

It's time to prepare for end-of-year externals. Find all the resources you need in the student assessment hub

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Do you know the Code?

The Code of Practice protects domestic tertiary and all international learners studying in New Zealand

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Resources for whānau

Explore short articles and find out about NCEA, special assessment conditions, tertiary education and more

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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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10 Oct 2025
Information for students of Zealive Institute of New Zealand

We have been notified that Business College NZ Limited trading as Zealive Institute of New Zealand has gone into liquidation.

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Our website chatbot Awhina is growing

Our chatbot Awhina helps people find important information, and in April 2025, we began rolling out an upgrade to Awhina using generative AI.

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18 Sept 2025
Review of Early Learning qualifications levels 2-6

Māori Qualifications Services is reviewing the current suite of Early Learning qualifications.

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