The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is New Zealand's main national qualification for senior secondary school students. It involves internal and external assessments across three levels.
Credit Requirements
NCEA Level 1: 80 credits at Level 1 or above, including Literacy and Numeracy co-requisites
NCEA Level 2: 60 credits at Level 2 or above, plus 20 credits from any level
NCEA Level 3: 60 credits at Level 3 or above, plus 20 credits from Level 2 or above
University Entrance (UE)
To gain University Entrance you need:
NCEA Level 3
14 credits in each of three approved subjects at Level 3