Special Assessment Conditions (SAC) are adjustments that meet a range of physical, emotional, sensory, medical, and learning needs during assessments.
They provide flexible ways that learners can access and demonstrate their learning.
They do not make assessments easier or affect how valid assessments are.
Every student has a right to express their knowledge, skills and understanding without being unfairly disadvantaged.
Schools apply to NZQA for Special Assessment Conditions on the behalf of students.
On this page
For schools
Information to help schools plan and deliver SAC support for students
For students, parents, whānau and professionals
Information for students, their whānau and associated professionals
The Special Assessment Conditions that are available
Information on the types and scope of SAC students can request
Using Special Assessment Conditions
Information on how SAC works in assessments
NZQA Rules for Special Assessment Conditions
NZQA has rules about who is entitled to Special Assessment Conditions.
These rules are in Schedule 3 of the:
Assessment and Examination for NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship Rules