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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
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 2020
- Pre-approval for National Representation - before 10 November 2020
- Pre-approval for changes in the examination timetable - before 18 September 2020