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About the NZQCF hero
3 Oct 2024
Consultation opens on Qualifications Framework and Rule changes

NZQA has begun consulting on proposed changes to the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) and its Rules.

Frangipani blossom on a green leaf
20 Sept 2024
Review of Vagahau Niue unit standards

NZQA National Qualifications Services has completed the review of Vagahau Niue assessment standards.

A Tokelauan flag. Gagana Tokelau is now an NCEA subject
20 Sept 2024
Registration of Gagana Tokelau assessment standards

NZQA National Qualifications Services has completed the development of the Gagana Tokelau standards.

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20 Sept 2024
Review and Listing for New Zealand Certificate of English Language qualifications

NZQA National Qualifications Services has completed the review of nine qualifications and the listing of four new NZCEL qualifications.

Artwork of a tui
12 Sept 2024
Ringa Toi student exhibition showcases Māori and Pacific art

The annual national secondary schools’ Ringa Toi Student Exhibition has opened at Te Papa in Wellington, showcasing Toi Māori and Pacific artwork.

NZQA English Language
11 Sept 2024
Review of English Language and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) standards

NZQA National Qualifications Services has completed the review of English Language and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) standards.

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2 Sept 2024
Consultation on Tourism Māori Qualifications Review

NZQA Māori Qualifications Services invites feedback on three draft reviewed Tourism Māori qualifications, levels 3-5.

Philippines delegation News
29 Aug 2024
The Philippines Commission on Higher Education visits NZQA

NZQA had the pleasure of welcoming the Chairman of the Philippines’ Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and a delegation of five CHED officials to N

Young man studies in book
23 Jul 2024
Registration of Foundation Skills - Te Ara Tupu skill standards

NZQA National Qualifications Services has completed the following development of the Foundation Skills - Te Ara Tupu skill standards.

Pounamu carving
19 Jul 2024
New Environment Māori Assessment Support Materials

Māori Qualifications Services are pleased to offer new assessment support material for six Environment Māori unit standards.

Announcement secondary school
19 Jul 2024
New Insights paper into NCEA achievement

NZQA has published an Insights paper looking at NCEA achievement and how six key indicators show change over time.

pohutukawa blossom on woven flax mat
16 Jul 2024
Review of Ngā Mahi a Te Whare Pora assessment standards

NZQA Māori Qualifications Services has completed the following review of the Ngā Mahi a Te Whare Pora assessment standards.

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