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The language of instruction at most New Zealand institutions is English and you may have to provide documentary evidence of language proficiency in any one of the following ways:
- An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) band score of 6 with no band no less than 5.5
- A pass in the New Zealand bursary examination (NCEA Level 2)
- A pass in English in the GCE (General Certificate of Education) 'O' level examination
- A TOEFL (Princeton test of English as a foriegn language)
- Grade C3 or above in SP3 (Suli Pejaran Malaysia)
- Or some other English language proficiency test
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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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