What is the purpose of NZQA?
NZQA’s role in the education sector is to ensure that New Zealand qualifications are accepted as credible and robust, nationally and internationally, in order to help learners succeed in their chosen endeavours and to contribute to New Zealand society.
What qualifications are Recognised in New Zealand?
They are:
- Level 1 certificates.
- Level 2 certificates.
- Level 3 certificates.
- Level 4 certificates.
- Level 5 certificates and diplomas.
- Level 6 certificates and diplomas.
- Level 7 graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and Bachelor’s degrees.
- Level 8 postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas and Bachelor’s Honours degrees.
What does NZQA accredited mean?
Approval, accreditation
Approval, accreditation, and registration define NZQA’s quality requirements for education organisations and the programmes they provide. Accreditation is a process where a TEO seeks permission to use or deliver an NZQA-approved programme that has already been developed, including one developed by another TEO.
What is NZQA assessment?
NZQA assesses overseas tertiary and vocational qualifications to work out how they compare to New Zealand qualifications. Assessment results can help New Zealand organisations better understand your overseas qualification for immigration, employment or further study.
Is NZQA Recognised overseas?
NCEA is New Zealand’s national school-leaver qualification and is recognised by many other countries as equivalent to their own qualifications.
Are New Zealand Qualifications Recognised in UK?
United Kingdom There is no official arrangement between the UK and New Zealand. However, the UK recognises levels of NCEA as equivalent to different levels of GCSE and GCE. UK ENIC – the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications recognises NCEA.
Are New Zealand Qualifications Recognised in Australia?
New Zealanders can have certain qualifications recognised in Australia under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement without having to do more testing and/or examination. This applies to those New Zealanders who: hold certain qualifications, for example, a university or polytechnic degree or certificate.
Is university of the People accredited in New Zealand?
UoPeople offers high-quality, accredited degree programs, and our graduates have used the education they receive to progress in their careers through promotion and new employment opportunities.
What is the difference between a diploma and a national diploma?
The Difference Between a Diploma and National Diploma A Diploma and National Diploma are very similar in their approach. Both offer career-orientated training with the aim of preparing students for the work environment. National Diplomas are simply a higher level of education as they must adhere to certain standards.
How long is NZQA valid for?
Important: Under NZQA’s authorised Disposal Authority (approved under the Public Records Act 2005), NZQA is only required to retain applications for 10 years from the date of completion of your assessment.
What is the New Zealand Qualifications Authority?
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approves secondary and tertiary qualifications, and places them at the appropriate level on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). The secondary school qualification National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is part of the NZQF.
Are the New Zealand certificates nationally recognised?
The New Zealand Certificates are the result. However, the government and our industries continue to recognise the National Certificates as valid, relevant qualifications. How are the qualifications nationally recognised? New Zealand Certificates and National Certificates are listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.
Are NCEA qualifications recognised in New Zealand?
New Zealand qualifications are recognised across New Zealand. The National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Levels 1–3 are also New Zealand qualifications. They will continue to be called the National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA). There are many different New Zealand qualifications available.
Can I earn points for a recognised qualification in New Zealand?
You can also earn bonus points for a recognised qualification gained in New Zealand. See the recognised qualification section of our website for more information. New Zealand Qualifications Framework. List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment and if there are any additional requirements that you need to meet.
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