Fees for the assessment of international qualifications
Please note that all fees are subject to change. Please contact NZQA or re-check the website for a list of current fees at the time you make your application.
All applications for the assessment of international qualifications received by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority are subject to the following fee structure. Links follow to more information.
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard application fee | NZ$730 |
| Fast track service fee - optional (for faster processing of your application) | NZ$395 |
| Return of Documents/Courier fee (for return of your original documents) | NZ$40 |
| Duplicate report fee (if you require a replacement copy of your assessment report) | NZ$50 |
| Review fee (if you wish NZQA to review your completed assessment report) | NZ$225 |
| New Purpose fee (if you require one new purpose added to your completed assessment report) | Variable fee |
| Reopening of application fee (if you choose to reopen your application once closed due to lack of verification information) | NZ$50 |
All prices referred to above and in the Guide and the Application for Assessment of International Qualifications are inclusive of GST.
- Application fee
- Fast track service fee (optional)
- Additional fees
- Return of documents fee
- Method of payment
Application fee
The current standard application fee is NZ$730.00. This covers the work done by NZQA in evaluating your qualifications.
Fast track application (optional)
An optional fast track service is available for an additional fee of NZ$395.00.
NZQA will process a 'fast track' application as follows:
- The fast track assessment process within NZQA will take twenty working days from the date NZQA receives all required information and fees from you (e.g. courier fee). Twenty working days is exclusive of any verification delays.
- Please note if your qualification requires verification a specific timeframe cannot be given for the verification process, as NZQA is unable to control the time it will take to obtain a response from third parties to verification requests. Any delay caused by the verification process will delay completion of your assessment report.
Additional fees
The above application fees do not cover:
- Charges imposed by third parties. For example, verification fees. If NZQA asks an institution for verification of your qualifications and that institution imposes a fee, you must pay the fee directly to the institution
- The cost of returning your original documents to you (see return of documents/courier fee)
- An application for Review of your assessment
- Reopening your application after it has been closed due to lack of verification information
- Adding additional "purposes" on your assessment report.
Return of documents fee
Unless you inform NZQA in writing that you do not want your original documents returned, you must either pay a return of documents fee of NZ$40.00 or enclose a traceable prepaid courier bag with your name and address written on the front, before your application can be processed by NZQA. NZQA will retain your original documentation until the return of documents fee or courier bag is submitted. If you are sending a prepaid courier bag, NZQA recommends that you use a courier service that requires a signature on receipt. NZQA require a courier bag large enough to hold your documents without unnecessary folding. NZQA will not return original documentation by ordinary post. Any original documents which are returned to NZQA from your last notified correspondence address will be destroyed after six years from the date the assessment report is issued.
NZQA will not accept International Postal Coupons as payment for return of documents.Refunds
NZQA does not pay refunds if you withdraw your application. Refunds are only given under the provisions of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act.
Method of payment - DO NOT SEND CASH
You can pay by:
- credit card (Visa or MasterCard only). Please ensure your credit card details are legible and
your card is current
Please note: In any instance where fees are overpaid and/or returned, NZQA will not be liable for any bank fees and foreign exchange fluctuations incurred in the transaction.
Page updated: 29 September 2009