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Quality assurance

About our quality assurance system and its functions, including entry processes, maintaining quality, external evaluation and review, and managing risk

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Our quality assurance system for tertiary education providers

An overview of how we quality assure tertiary education in New Zealand
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Quality assurance Māori

An evaluative approach that allows tertiary education organisations to engage with NZQA using Māori approaches and values
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Approval, accreditation and registration

Applying to NZQA for provider registration, programme approvals, and accreditation to deliver education and training
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External evaluation and review

EER information and resources for tertiary providers, including the guide to EER and this year's schedule
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Assuring national consistency of graduate outcomes

How we assure consistency of graduate outcomes across New Zealand qualifications, and links to helpful resources for providers
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Monitoring and assessment

Information about our monitoring and assessment activities, part of how we quality assure tertiary education in Aotearoa
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Self-assessment

About self-assessment, including tools and resources to help providers meet their regulatory requirements
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Statutory actions

Information about statutory actions and a list of the statutory actions NZQA is currently taking
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The Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice

The Code supports the wellbeing and safety of learners in Aotearoa. Find links to helpful information and resources for students and education providers
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Annual declarations

Information about the annual declarations tertiary education organisations must submit to NZQA
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Charges for quality assurance

Information about the annual fees some tertiary education providers pay and our quality assurance fees
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Guidelines for the recognition and award of learning for credit

Find out how to credit learners for their previous study, work and life experience

Risk inquiries and investigations

Find out how the Risk team looks into concerns and complaints about tertiary providers