New Zealand Qualifications

Qualifications and Exams

New Zealand being a part of the Commonwealth, means their education system is based on that of Britains. Qualifications achieved here are world recognised. Successful completion of your course is assessed on work submitted throughout the year as well as end of year and semester exams.

Secondary School Qualifications - NCEA

The NCEA or National Certificate of Educational Achievement is the award that Secondary School students are aiming to achieve. Students work towards this award through years 11 to 13 of New Zealand High School. Based on three levels, being Level 1 during Year 11, Level 2 during Year 12 and Level 3 during Year 13. For students wishing to gain entrance into Higher Education, successful completion and high grades during the NCEA study period is required.

Secondary School Exams

NCEA courses are based on credit, this credit can be achieved through successful completion of work and good marks during semester and end of year exams.

Tertiary Exams

Tertiary exams are usually taken place each semester, each subject exam will have different requirements of what students can and cant bring with them. All exams are supervised and student ID is checked prior to commencement of the exam. Exams will usually consist of multiple choice questions, essay writing or short paragraphs.

Exam Support

Exam periods can be a stressful time for students and institutes offer support and workshop programs to help students deal with exam time stress.

Class work assessment

A student will be assessed on the way they present work and participate in class. Marks will be determined on turn out of class work such as essays, assignments, spot tests, laboratory reports, presentations, field work, practical work and special projects. Tutors or Teachers are always available for those needing some extra help.

Course Participation

All students are required to show good attendance as well as to show respect towards their tutors. A great deal of self discipline is required of students studying University courses as class times and shortened to lectures, meaning there is alot more work required of students to be done in their own time. It is important that students take part in class discussions and debate, this will help the student learn by asking questions but will also show respect towards tutors and fellow class mates.