These guidelines apply from 1 February 24
These Administrative Guidelines should be read alongside the following.
The Rules
Consent to Assess Against Standards Rules
Assessment and Examination for NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship Rules 2026
Requirements for assessment
- Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs)
- Standards
- the conditions of assessment
- Assessment Specifications
Related information
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The processes these guidelines cover
NZQA will use its Administrative Guidelines for the following administrative processes:
Request to change examination centre
Working with the Examination Centre Manager
Process for conferring Unspecified Credits for adverse events or exam booklet mix ups
Internal and external assessment of home-schooled students
Fees for international students