These guidelines apply from 1 February 2026
The administrative guidelines should be read alongside the following:
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 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