Why we evaluate overseas qualifications
NZQA evaluates overseas tertiary and vocational qualifications to work out how they compare to New Zealand qualifications.
Evaluation results can help New Zealand organisations better understand your overseas qualification for immigration, employment or further study. Check if you need an evaluation with the organisation you are applying to.
Evaluating international qualifications
Find out when you may need NZQA to evaluate your international qualification for use in New Zealand, and which types of qualifications we can assess.
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Apply for an International Qualification Assessment (IQA)
Apply to have an overseas qualification evaluated for use in New Zealand.
How we evaluate overseas qualifications
We follow a detailed process to determine how your overseas qualification relates to New Zealand qualifications.
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Recognition statements
We issue recognition statements to show the results of an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) or an Overseas Study Assessment (OSA).
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