For some external standards, candidates have to submit a portfolio of work for us to assess. These standards are in the following subjects:
- Design and Visual Communication
- Education for Sustainability
- Technology
- Visual Arts.
You can find information about portfolio requirements on each subject page:
Ask your school how to submit the portfolio
Schools will tell students how to gather and present their portfolios, including any format requirements, such as file size, and the date they need the portfolio.
The process and due dates may be different for each subject, so check with your school.
Dates for schools to submit portfolios
The due dates for schools to submit students' portfolios to NZQA are on the examinations timetable. Scroll down to Final dates for submitting portfolios and reports to NZQA:
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Portfolios in te reo Māori
Candidates can present their portfolio in te reo Māori unless the assessment specifications for that standard exclude it.
Returning NZ Scholarship and NCEA assessment materials to overseas addresses
Students can apply to NZQA if they want the following assessment material sent to an overseas address:
- NZ Scholarship answer booklets or Performance Summary Cards
- NCEA Level 3 and NZ Scholarship Visual Arts portfolios or workbooks.
You must apply by 1 March of the year after the assessment.
You can email us to check your material is at NZQA for delivery:
Costs
Return of NZ Scholarship answer booklets (any number of booklets) - $30.70 total
Return of Level 3 and Scholarship Visual Arts portfolios or workbooks - $150 per portfolio or workbook
How to apply for a return
- Work out the cost for your request
- Download and complete the application form
- Send your completed form to us by email or post.
Application form for return of exam material to overseas address [DOCX, 125 KB]