NZQA resources and videos

We produce a range of publications and resources, including resources that explain NCEA.

Many of these resources are in other languages, such as Cook Islands Māori, Japanese and Samoan among others.

Read, watch or download what you need

Use the links on this page to watch, read or download copies of our resources.

Introducing NCEA pocket guide

We have a new brochure for students and whānau, and it even fits in your pocket.

Introducing NCEA gives students the essential information to kick start their NCEA journey.

This pocket guide complements the How NCEA Works video, where navigating through NCEA is presented as a journey.

Like all journeys, there are different levels, and you build on things you learnt before.

Order a physical copy of Introducing NCEA in te reo Māori or English [PDF, 182 KB]

NCEA online

NZQA is changing how students can do their NCEA exams. We're moving from handwritten papers, to online, using a PC or laptop.

To find out more about what's happening, why it's important and how we're involving schools, we have developed a short flyer that talks about NCEA online.

Download the NCEA online flyer in Māori [PDF, 1.8 MB]

Download the NCEA online flyer in English [PDF, 1.8 MB]

The NCEA online flyer in Pacific languages

This flyer is also available in Kiribati, Samoan, Tongan and Tuvaluan.

Download the guide in your language

NCEA factsheets

Use the links below to read a factsheet online, or download and print a copy.

Factsheet 1: What is NCEA? [PDF, 811 KB]

Factsheet 2: NCEA and recognising excellence [PDF, 825 KB]

Factsheet 3: NCEA – choosing a course or subjects at school [PDF, 830 KB]

Factsheet 4: NCEA – internal and external assessment [PDF, 830 KB]

Factsheet 5: NCEA and University Entrance [PDF, 822 KB]

Factsheet 6: How NCEA results are recognised overseas [PDF, 809 KB]