NCEA is the main qualification that senior secondary school learners study for every year in New Zealand.

Learners study individual subjects which are combined for a level certificate.

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Usually you will study subjects for:

• NCEA Level 1 certificate in Year 11

• NCEA Level 2 certificate in Year 12

• NCEA Level 3 certificate in Year 13.

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NCEA stands for National Certificate of Educational Achievement and is recognised by employers and tertiary providers in New Zealand and overseas.

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NCEA is part of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) which ranges from Level 1 to Level 10, and includes certificates, diplomas and degrees.