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Derived grades
NZQA approves entitlement to a derived grade to candidates sitting external assessment to those who meet the eligibility criteria.
Applications are made to NZQA by the school on behalf of a candidate following the submission of a completed application form by the candidate or candidate’s parent.
These guidelines do not represent further rules and procedures but aim to guide candidates and schools to make appropriate applications by:
- clarifying the eligibility criteria and requirements for a derived grade
- assisting schools and candidates to provide sufficient information when making applications
| Information for candidates, parents and caregivers | Information for Schools and Principal’s Nominees |
|---|---|
| Illness, injuries or events considered Long-term illness, ongoing conditions or trauma Outbreak of notifiable diseases What evidence needs to be provided? Candidates selected for national representation Common questions on eligibility criteria 2020 Derived Grade application form (DOCX, 93KB) 2020 National Representation pre-approval application form (DOCX, 81KB) | Temporary illness, injury, trauma or serious event Significant conditions or events occurring after 1 October Portfolio subjects Outbreak of notifiable disease such as measles, mumps or whooping cough Injuries to arm or hand Long-term illness, ongoing conditions or trauma National Representation Selection Making a candidate application Evidence requirements Declined and appeal process Roles within the application process School quality assurance requirements |
Applications must be with the Principal’s Nominee by:
- Portfolio subjects – Design and Visual Communication, Technology, Level 3 Education for Sustainability and Level 3 Visual Arts - before Thursday 12 November 2020
- External Examinations (paper and digital) - before 5.00pm on Thursday 10 December