Studying in New Zealand

New Zealand Qualifications Framework

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Secondary school and NCEA

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Tertiary education

The New Zealand tertiary sector covers private training establishments (PTEs), institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs), wananga, universities and workplace training.

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• Choosing an educational provider  »
• Prior learning and credit transfer »

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• PTE course closure  »

Coming to New Zealand

Educational institutions in New Zealand offer a wide variety of courses and New Zealand welcomes international students at all of its institutions. Students intending to study in New Zealand can be assured of achieving qualifications that are at a standard comparable to qualifications achieved in leading educational institutions in other parts of the world.

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Quality assurance of education in New Zealand

The primary responsibility for the quality of education delivered rests with the organisation that provides those services. However, quality assurance processes are in place to ensure government and individuals are investing time and money in quality education and training.

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