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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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14 Nov 2026
NZQA update on digital exam platform
NZQA is continuing work on its digital assessment platform to prevent further disruption when exams resume next week.
12 Nov 2026
Support for students following Level 2 English exam disruption
NZQA is sorry for the disruption some students experienced during today’s Level 2 English exam.
9 Nov 2026
Thousands of students prepare to sit NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams
More than 157,000 students will begin NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams tomorrow.
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