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NCEA exams finally go online in 2019
EduTech

NCEA exams finally go online in 2019

NZQA introduces online marking system for NCEA exams, with 14 subjects going online this year and more in 2020. Students support move to digital assessment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
NZQA registration withdrawal proves it will not tolerate poor education provision
DevOps

NZQA registration withdrawal proves it will not tolerate poor education provision

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has withdrawn the registration of Linguis International Institute, a private training establishment.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Historic statement signed to entice more Korean students to NZ - and vice versa
EduTech

Historic statement signed to entice more Korean students to NZ - and vice versa

The lines between the Republic of Korea and New Zealand have been significantly bolstered with a recently signed statement.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Te Kura offers online help to students needing more NCEA credits
NZQA

Te Kura offers online help to students needing more NCEA credits

Te Kura offers a lifeline to Kiwi students needing extra NCEA credits to qualify for university by providing online courses with qualified teachers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
School exams disrupted by earthquake
NZQA

School exams disrupted by earthquake

In an urgent update, the NZQA has advised all New Zealand Scholarship examinations have been postponed in light of this morning's earthquakes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley
NZQA

Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley

The students, along with chaperones, have already left for the land of innovation in California and have a big adventure ahead.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016
NZTC makes Chinese Ministry of Education list
NZQA

NZTC makes Chinese Ministry of Education list

The JSJ Study Abroad website lists education providers outside of China who are highly regarded by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016
NCEA exam results online
NZQA

NCEA exam results online

Nerves are surely high as the NZQA makes available NCEA results for 2015. Almost 170,000 students can view their results via the NZQA website.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
NZQA harnesses tech to help students through exam prep
NZQA

NZQA harnesses tech to help students through exam prep

With NCEA exams just a week away, the NZQA is harnessing technology – including YouTube – to provide advice on exam study and preparation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2015
NZQA urges parents to help students prepare for exams
Apps

NZQA urges parents to help students prepare for exams

NZQA calls on parents to support the 145,000 students facing NCEA exams with practical study advice and environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2015
NZQA to provide exam resources online
EduTech

NZQA to provide exam resources online

A specific page containing study tips, timetables and examination rules will be available on the NZQA website late October.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
Mixed results for NZQA online maths exam
NZQA

Mixed results for NZQA online maths exam

Over 11,000 New Zealand students have completed a digital maths assessment, with mixed results, according to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
NZQA hits back against online examination criticism
Online assessment

NZQA hits back against online examination criticism

If students are living & learning in a world where technology is always at their fingertips, it makes sense they should be assessed using technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
NCEA apps updated to include more languages
EduTech

NCEA apps updated to include more languages

New version of NCEA Guide and NCEA Student apps available, offering free tools for students, parents, and employers, says NZQA.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
NZQA to discuss digital assessment in schools
EduTech

NZQA to discuss digital assessment in schools

NZQA plans to increase digital assessment in schools, reflecting the need to keep pace with technology, says deputy chief executive Richard Thornton.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015
N4L and NZQA partner up to help Kiwi teachers
EduTech

N4L and NZQA partner up to help Kiwi teachers

N4L has officially partnered up with the NZQA to enable teachers to manage their moderation requirements within Pond.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Pilot trial moves online examinations a step closer
EduTech

Pilot trial moves online examinations a step closer

NZQA partners with Education Perfect for an e-MCAT pilot, bringing NCEA Level 1 maths exams online for select schools.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th May 2014

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Cloud native: Exclusive interview with API Talent's CEO & NZQA's CIO
Hyperscale

Cloud native: Exclusive interview with API Talent's CEO & NZQA's CIO

Drive a Tesla, and then get into another competitor's electric vehicle and drive that - that for me is the difference.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017