How China recognises New Zealand qualifications

Find out how NZQA works with China towards qualification recognition.

How we work with China

We have a relationship with the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), which is a public institution affiliated to the Chinese Ministry of Education. CSCSE is responsible for the recognition of foreign qualifications in China, including:

  • Chinese graduates with foreign qualifications returning to China for work or further study
  • foreign nationals wishing to work or study in China.

Jiaoyu Shewai Jianguan Xinxiwang (JSJ) Study Abroad website

The JSJ List was discontinued in late 2022 and has now been replaced by a new list managed by the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE).

CSCSE is the agency under China Ministry of Education that verifies overseas qualifications. 

The criteria and process to get onto the list

The criteria for the CSCSE list is:

  • New Zealand institutions will appear on the list if a student had a qualification from that institution successfully verified by CSCSE within the past five years. 

The process for being included on the list is automatic and institutions cannot apply to China Ministry of Education or CSCSE to be listed. 

Further information

For further information go to Education NZ's article:

Replacement for China’s discontinued JSJ List announced (external link) - Education NZ (enz.govt.nz) 

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