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Subjects and learning areas

Resources for subjects and learning areas, Literacy and Numeracy information, and the latest cut scores and standards exclusion list

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Subjects

Information and resources for New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa subjects and other learning areas
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Exemplars and past examination papers

Find exemplars, past exams, and assessment schedules and reports by subject
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New Zealand Scholarship subjects

Find assessment specifications and resources for New Zealand Scholarship subjects
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Standards exclusion list

Download the standards exclusion list, which shows standards that are mutually exclusive
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Cut scores

Find cut scores for NCEA standards in last year's examinations
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Literacy and Numeracy

About the NCEA Literacy and Numeracy co-requisite requirements, and links to helpful information