Entry into NCEA

The National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) qualifications are organised by NZQA. Students automatically become a candidate for NCEA when their school first sends results for internally assessed standards to NZQA, entries are made for externally assessed standards, or an entry is made for New Zealand Scholarship.

Each student has a unique National Student Number (NSN). The student can use this to look up information that NZQA holds about them, including their entries, results and Record of Achievement. Students may also be studying courses with other providers such as Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, workplace providers or a polytechnic.

Students must obey all the rules and procedures for NCEA. See the Assessment and Examination Rules and Procedures for Secondary Schools.

For an introductory pamphlet to NCEA see Candidate Information Sheet. (PDF, 145KB)

Fees

There are separate fee structures for domestic students and international students. See Fees for NCEA.

Home-schooled students

A home-schooled student who wishes to enter for achievement or unit standards must establish a link with a registered school. The school must have the relevant National Qualification Framework accreditation. For more information, see Assessment and Examination Rules and Procedures for Home-schooled Students.

International students

International students resident in New Zealand can gain National Certificates of Educational Achievement. For more information see Coming to New Zealand.