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International mobility New Zealand attracts a wide range of international students, particularly from the Asia-Pacific region, due to its inquiry-style education delivery that enables critical and creative thought, working collaboratively, and a balance of academic and practical skills relevant to their future careers. New Zealand is ranked among the best three

Tertiary education providers are established under the Education and Training Act 2020 (section 268). Tertiary providers must demonstrate they are serving the interests of the tertiary education system and the nation. New Zealand tertiary education providers comprise: Recognized higher education (tertiary) providers are listed by region under the Ministry of

A key function of the NZQA is to set the overarching statutory rules for the quality assurance of qualifications and the tertiary education organizations that provide them (under section 452 of the Education and Training Act 2020). Two quality assurance agencies implement these rules with responsibilities for separate parts of

Qualifications referencing projects and organizations NZQA has completed qualifications framework referencing arrangements with Australia, the European Union, Hong Kong and the Republic of Ireland. The purpose of these qualification referencing arrangements is to enable employment or admission to further education. Organizations that have worked/are working with NZQA on qualifications referencing

Information about recognition of overseas qualifications As the National Education Information Centre for New Zealand under the Lisbon Recognition Convention, NZQA provides information and resources about the recognition of overseas qualifications, including online application forms. The NZQA website offers information about the New Zealand education system and education systems in other countries,

NIC Strategies The Tertiary Education Strategy sets out the government’s long-term direction for tertiary education. The strategy highlights the need for building international relationships for contributing to relevant skills, research and life outcomes. It focusses on ensuring New Zealand has an engaged tertiary education system, building out from strong connections with community,

NZQA as the National Education Information Centre and International Recognition Agreements The NZQA is the National Education Information Centre (NEIC) for New Zealand, providing information and advice on the New Zealand education system, secondary and tertiary qualifications and recognition of overseas qualifications. The NZQF, administered by NZQA, is the definitive source for accurate

The New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF): New Zealand developed one of the world’s first qualifications frameworks in 1991. Since then, the framework has continued to evolve. The NZQF became a single unified framework for all vocational and academic qualifications in 2010. The NZQF has 10 levels. The levels are based on

Learners may choose to go into higher education after completing their secondary education. This translates to ISCED 2011 levels 3 – 9. In New Zealand the term ‘tertiary education’ is used for the range of higher education that covers academic and technical and vocational education. Tertiary education in New Zealand