NCEA replacement proposals - some analysis & considerations
Every young person in Aotearoa New Zealand deserves the chance to succeed in a qualifications and assessment system that meets their needs and keeps them at the centre. NCEA is not perfect but evolution will produce the most settled environment and best outcomes for our learners.
Secondary school qualification details announced - will the kids be alright?
The Minister of Education, Erica Stanford, has announced more details about the new qualification to replace NCEA. Will it actually help students to get where they want to go in life, asks Chris Abercrombie.
Resources
If you want a deeper dive into the concerns about NCEA, the resources below will give you further information. "From NCEA to NZCE and NZACE" provides the most up to date information about the changes and our concerns. You can also see the various concerns PPTA groups raised in the 2025 consultation round in the submissions attached below, noting that there have been changes to the new qualification since that consultation took place.
