There are 6 unique Te Marautanga o Aotearoa subjects on the list of approved subjects for University Entrance (UE).
- Hauora
- Ngā Toi
- Ngā Mahi a te Rēhia
- Ngā Toi Ataata
- Ngā Toi Puoro
- Tikanga ā-iwi.
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Requirements for mainstream and immersion units
Mainstream students studying within a kaupapa Māori context can be awarded the 6 unique Te Marautanga o Aotearoa subjects as part of meeting the 3 approved subjects requirement for University Entrance.
These students will be undertaking coherent learning programmes which are aligned to the principles and intent of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
The definition of kaupapa Māori is:
- significant use of Te Reo Māori (that is, the school is at levels 1 or 2 of the Māori language immersion levels) and
- Māori education that incorporates a Māori world view and
- incorporates ways of teaching in a range of settings, including bilingual and immersion settings (English and Māori)
- delivers the Te Marautanga o Aotearoa curriculum subjects in te reo Māori only, or in both te reo Māori and English.
Mainstream schools with students studying in a kaupapa Māori context (such as through an immersion unit) must notify NZQA of the students undertaking the Te Marautanga o Aotearoa subjects below:
- Hauora
- Ngā Mahi a te Rēhia
- Ngā Toi Ataata
- Ngā Toi Puoro.
Schools must complete and submit an attestation from to NZQA by 1 December each year.
Download an attestation form [XLSX, 13 KB]
This will enable NZQA to correctly calculate whether these students have met the 3 approved subjects requirement as part of being awarded University Entrance in January of the following year.
NZQA does not need notification of students undertaking Ngā Toi and Tikanga ā-Iwi subjects.
Wharekura
All Wharekura students are automatically eligible for the unique subjects.
View questions and answers for schools and students in te reo Māori
View questions and answers for schools and students in English