New Zealand Education - Examination Procedures

Examination Procedures

Secondary

The standards for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) are determined jointly by external examinations and all-year round internal assessments. The external examinations are administered by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

Tertiary

Examinations and class work are the two means of assessment for this level with the overall mark being calculated from a combination of these.

Exams

Students normally write short essays or answer multiple-choice questions during the examinations which are normally held at the end of semester.

Class work

This comprises of tasks such as essay writing and school assignments or projects. The degree of active class participation may also assessed. During class discussions, students are actively encouraged to take part by debating existing theories and knowledge with their teachers in a constructive way.

Exemptions

Credit for prior study is called "cross-credit" or "exemption" for those students who have completed one year of formal study and wish to progress to the second year of study in New Zealand. This must be negotiated with your preferred institution during the application process. The application process is clear for applications from English-speaking countries.

Otherwise, you may need to show details of the course/s completed.

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