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We make sure New Zealand qualifications are recognised and respected, here and overseas, and that qualifications and credentials meet the needs of learners in the changing world
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The Code of Practice protects tertiary and international learners studying in Aotearoa
Learn morePrepare for the school year
Kaiako and school staff, find information and resources to help you prepare and plan
Learn moreThis year's Top Art tour
Check out student artwork online and find this year's exhibition schedule
Learn moreYour guide to NCEA
The Guide to NCEA explains how to achieve NCEA and how you're assessed.
It also covers Literacy and Numeracy and Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau requirements, Scholarships, endorsements and more.
Latest News
Teachers new to NCEA can now access a training module about standards-based assessment designed to support with general assessment practice.
NZQA has announced the winners of 2023’s Premier Awards, Outstanding Scholar Awards and Top Subject Scholar Awards.
This morning NZQA has released the results of the 2023 New Zealand Scholarship examinations.
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