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Derived grades
NZQA approves entitlement to a derived grade to candidates sitting external assessment 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
Applications must be with the Principal’s Nominee as follows:
- NCEA External Examinations (portfolio subjects, paper and digital) - before 12.00 midday on Tuesday 06 December 2022
- Pre-approval for National Representation - before 04 November 2022
- RAS Pilot Assessments -
- for assessments in Term 2 (02 May to 08 July) - applications close 15 July
- for assessments in Term 3
- 25 July to 09 September - applications close 12 September
- 13 September to 30 September - applications close 10 October
- for assessments in Term 4 (17 October to 2 December) - applications close 12.00 midday Tuesday 6 December