International NCEA recognition

The NCEAs are New Zealand's national school-leaver qualifications. Overseas universities usually require international students applying for admission to have achieved the university entrance standard set by the country in which they studied. The same principle generally applies to other tertiary providers overseas.

New Zealand qualifications are generally accepted overseas.  If you are a student from one of the countries listed below you need to check the specific details for your country.

Germany

Thailand

Spain

NZQA is advised that NCEA is recognised when Spanish students return to Spain. NZQA has a prepared statement that outlines the process for the recognition of NCEA study in New Zealand for Spanish students who return to Spain for further study. This statement is available on request from NZQA.

Please refer any enquiries to:

International Unit
NZQA
Telephone: 04 463 3000
Fax: 04 463 3426
Email: internationalunit@nzqa.govt.nz