Here are some common questions you might have.
If you have any other questions, please:
- complete the online form for questions
- call us on 0800 697 296 with your question.
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National Education Information Centre
As part of New Zealand's entry to the Lisbon Recognition Convention, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) was designated as New Zealand's National Education Information Centre.
If you have a question about New Zealand's education system or how New Zealand qualifications and framework works with other countries:
Questions we can't answer
Questions about universities
NZQA has limited authority over universities in New Zealand.
NZQA lists New Zealand qualifications used in universities. However, for any questions about how university programmes run or what is in them, contact the relevant university.
For information on quality assurance of universities, contact the Academic Quality Agency for New Zealand:
Go to the Academic Quality Agency for New Zealand website (external link)
Questions about Fees Free
Fees Free is a fund that covers a learner’s fees for 1 year’s study or 2 years' work-based training – up to $12,000. You can find information on the Fees Free website:
Study or train fees-free (external link) - Fees Free