When students graduate, they want to have different life choices. They may be planning to study at a university in New Zealand, or attend a university in another country, or work directly. New Zealand's diploma will help you access to the next stage of your life.

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Test

Be prepared for your future

The New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is recognized by universities and employers around the world. This educational background is designed for students who want to undergo different life choices in the future, whether to continue higher education or start a career.

Not just a high school diploma

Your New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) will lead you to your future career and university.

Your NCEA certificate will be recognized by the universities and employers around the world. If you plan to work overseas, it can be an advantage while searching a job.

Design your course

You can choose more than 90 subjects in the New Zealand National Certificate of Education.

The New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievements consists of three levels and generally takes three years to complete. Students usually pass the first level in the Year 11 (15 years old), the second level in the Year 12(16 years old), and the third level in the Year 13 (17-18 years old).

The NCEA is a very flexible certificate that can be based on students’ abilities and interests. It also allows schools to offer a course of study based on students’ needs and then assess their level of learning according to criteria.

University expansion course

Some of the public schools in South Island will offer you university expansion courses which can:

• Help you enter the university you are applying for

• Increase your credits during the first year in college so you can graduate as soon as possible.

Enter universities around the world with your NCEA certificate

The grade on the National Certificate of Educational Achievement is accepted in all the universities in New Zealand and other countries, including China. This diploma is equivalent to the following high school diplomas:

• The A level in UK

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

• the SAT and ACT tests in U.S