Many groups are working to help Pacific students succeed. The groups on this page help Pacific learners in primary or secondary school.
Some have a special focus while others provide general support to learners and their families.
On this page
Amanaki STEM Academy (ASA)
ASA helps Pacific learners in the Manawatu with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). The academy offers in-school lessons, after-school lessons and special school holiday programmes.
Find out more on ASA's website.
Career Activ8
Career Activ8 works with primary and secondary Pacific students in Auckland. The group helps learners decide on a future career, and plan how they will achieve it.
You can apply or learn more on Career Activ8's website.
Talanoa Ako
Talanoa Ako is a Ministry of Education (MoE) programme. It supports Pacific students by teaching parents about education. There are Ako sessions for parents and children, and sessions just for parents.
Learn more or find your closest Ako centre on the MoE website.
Tautua Village
Tautua Village is a safe and vibrant youth space in Tūranganui ā Kiwa, Gisbourne. All young people are welcome to join the group's sessions.
You can enrol or learn more on Tautua Village's website.
Support for tertiary students
Most universities and polytechnics have groups for Pacific students. Talk to your school's Pasifika officer to learn more.
How NZQA supports Pacific learners
Pacific learners are a unique and diverse group. We're dedicated to supporting them with our work.
We want to see:
- equity in education
- Pacific learners reaching their goals
- families given information on how to support their children and young adults.
We're working on some big projects. You'll also find us out and about in the community and at schools running NCEA ma le workshops for learners and families.