Other awards
University Entrance
To gain entry to a New Zealand university, you will need to have 42 credits at level 3 or above. At least 28 of these credits must come from standards on an NZQA approved list. As well as these level 3 credits, you'll need some credits at level 2 or 3 which show that you have reading and writing skills, and credits showing numeracy skills at level 1 or higher. Your teachers will be able to tell you about this requirement.
Universities and other tertiary providers in New Zealand sometimes have other specific requirements for entry to particular programmes or courses. If you have a particular university programme in mind, check the entry criteria as soon as possible, to ensure that you are entering for the right standards at level 3.
Scholarship
Scholarship is externally assessed. It is designed to extend the very best students and to financially reward very able students who are going on to tertiary study. It is not a qualification.
Students sitting Scholarship will be assessed on their ability to think laterally and in the abstract. The exams cover the same knowledge and skills as level 3 achievement standards, but the standard of performance required is much higher.
Please discuss Scholarship requirements with your teachers.
Page updated: 26 July 2007