Nau mai haere mai. Welcome to NZQA
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
Do you know the Code?
The Code of Practice protects tertiary and international learners studying in Aotearoa
Learn moreWatch the Top Scholar Awards
Join us on the livestream of the NZQA Top Scholar Awards 2023
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
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services has now published the following Field Māori Assessment Support Materials.
NZQA has a programme of work that focuses on equity issues, good practice and bringing to life administrative data that will support education system
NZQA partners with Te Matatini Society Incorporated to celebrate the inaugural Top Subject Scholar for Te Ao Haka.
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