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Exam Timetable: 2009 NCEA and Scholarship

Exam Papers (& other documents)

Requirements

Scholarship - past exam papers, specifications, etc
NCEA - past exam papers, specifications, etc

What types of documents does NZQA have?
Where and how do I find them?
What type of calculator can I use in Maths exams?

My results

How do I get my results?
What's on them?
What is a Record of Achievement?

Subject specific
What Calculators can I use in exams?
Are Maths Formulae provided?

Deadlines

for Submissions:
for Visual Arts L1 & L2: whatever your school set.
For L3 & Scholarship: arranged by schools; to be received by NZQA no later than 16 November.
for Entry fees

UE Requirements?
Literacy & Numeracy requirements for Level 1?
How many credits are required for Level 1, 2 or 3?

What do I do if ... ?

Where can I find more help?

Sick on the day? Missed the exam?

A 'derived grade' may be given - Rules and examples of previous decisions.

Lost Admission Slip?

Tell your school;
reprint it from the Learner Login;
see the candidate information booklets.

Sit at a different school?

Have photo id and admission slip with you.

Haven't paid fees?

Sit your exams - they WILL be marked, BUT ...
NZQA will not officially recognise or release results until fees are paid.

StudyIt - advice on HOW to study
TKI - internally assessed learning materials
English Online - Post a question or join a discussion group about NCEA English
Maths Online - Post a question or join a discussion group about NCEA maths
Sciences Online - Post a question or join a discussion group about NCEA sciences
Other subjects - Everything else - study, careers, other subjects
NZQA Customer Services - buy copies of exam resources
Where can I find material on my subjects?

Speak to your school

Call 0800 697 296

Page updated: 17 November 2009