Apply for an International Qualifications Assessment
International Qualifications Assessment (IQA) is a full assessment of qualifications gained outside New Zealand. This tells you which New Zealand qualifications are similar to those you have gained. This is done by comparing your qualification with those on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). The IQA will also tell you the level of learning outcome your qualification represents on the NZQF.
If NZQA cannot match your qualification to a New Zealand qualification, your qualification will be compared to a level on the NZQF.
Who can apply for an International Qualifications Assessment?
Anyone who has gained qualifications outside New Zealand and needs to have them assessed for:
- employment in New Zealand
- further study
- teaching
- teaching salary
- immigration (see also Get international qualifications recognised for immigration)
How long does it take to get my qualifications assessed ?
The time required to assess your qualifications depends on how long it takes NZQA to receive all the information, documents and fees required for the process to begin. If any information is missing, or there are delays caused by third parties (e.g. an overseas university responding to a request) it will take longer.
|
Type of application |
When used |
Number of days to process once all documentation is received |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Application |
Standard assessment process |
35 working days |
|
Fast Track Application |
If there are genuine reasons for fast tracking |
20 working days |
Delays
If your application has missing documents, NZQA will email you asking for more information. This will cause a delay in the processing of your application.
If your application requires verification of documents by a third party, NZQA will send a letter advising you of this. The processing of your application will be halted until all the verification has taken place.
How do I apply?
Complete the online International Qualification Assessment application form. Once completed, you will be given login details and you will be able to return to your application at any time to complete details or check progress. If you already have a login from a previous application, you can use that.
Before proceeding with an application, see Terms and Conditions and the Guide to applying online for an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) (PDF, 362KB) .
How much does it cost and how do I pay?
See Assessment fees for all details on all fees and method of payment.
What documents do I need to send?
NZQA needs to see the original documents for all qualifications gained in all countries, and evidence of your work experience. See Documents required for more details.
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