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Applying for an IQA for teacher salary assessment

You may need to apply for an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) for teaching salary assessment if your qualification has not been evaluated by NZQA previously.

Definition of teaching qualification

A teaching qualification is an academic qualification awarded for the completion of study which is designed to prepare a person to become a teacher.

In New Zealand, teaching qualifications include theoretical studies and assessed practicum experiences

Pre-approved overseas teaching qualifications

People with pre-approved teaching qualifications do not require an IQA to register as a teacher or get a teacher salary evaluation.

Pre-approved overseas teaching qualifications

List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (LQEA)

LQEA refers to Immigration New Zealand’s List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment. Refer to the questions above to determine if you need to check this list.

List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (LQEA)

Apply for an IQA

You can submit an IQA application once you have checked that:

  • you need an IQA
  • your qualification can be evaluated
  • you have the required documents.
Apply for an International Qualification Assessment

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NZQA is not able to provide advice about teacher salary assessment.
If you have an enquiry about the assessment of your qualification or applying for an IQA, please contact us.
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