NCEA
Preparing our kids for the wild world of the internet
A claim we're not paying enough attention to giving our children the ability to sort out what's real and what's not in the murky depths of the internet. Audio
Cook Islands NCEA abysmal results raises concerns
New Zealand realm country curriculum literacy and numeracy benchmark results show very few teenagers in the realm nations passed. Audio
NZ school system not making the grade
As the 2025 schoolyear kicks off, a slew of problems for students, teachers and the government. Audio
Why are so many schools ditching NCEA level 1
An increasing number of secondary schools around the country are ditching NCEA Level One - ahead of a refresh to the qualification that's being introduced over the next few years. Hobsonville Point… Audio
Teachers agree NZQA made 2022 trial NCEA exams too difficult
Teachers agree the Qualifications Authority unwittingly made trial NCEA tests too difficult last year.
Documents show the Education Ministry warned the authority that the way the reading, writing and… Audio
NCEA exams begin without Covid-19 restrictions
For the first time in three years, year 11 to 13 students will undergo NCEA exams in relatively normal circumstances from today. Audio
Study skills teach life skills
Teacher, author, public speaker and CEO of Spectrum Education Karen Boyes says study skills can also teach life skills. She shares tips for students and parents. Audio
Auckland teens talk about skipping NCEA exams
Auckland teenagers are citing exhaustion, being busy, and strategic thinking as reasons for skipping some or even all of their NCEA exams.
The exams began today and in Auckland, Northland and… Audio
Lockdown 'actually a blessing' for children under eight - parenting expert
There is still no set timeframe for when all students in level 3 will return to the classroom.
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has indicated that primary school students could be back from November… Video, Audio
Schools reopening too late for many: principals
Secondary principals in South Auckland say the government's plans for reopening schools will be too late for many of their students. Students in years 11, 12 and 13 will be allowed back to school in… Audio
Auckland principal on returning to the classroom
Secondary school students in Years 11-13 who live in alert level 3 areas will be able to return to the classroom on 26 October, Education and Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed. Audio
Educators 'not surprised' by drop in NCEA pass marks
Teenagers are ending the third school term today with 93,000 fewer NCEA pass marks than at the same time last year.
NCEA exam two-week delay a 'breathing space' for students
NCEA and Scholarship will run from 22 November to 14 December in recognition of the disruption caused by the lockdown. Audio
NCEA exams pushed back, 'Covid credits' on the cards
Around 150 thousand NCEA and scholarship students will sit their external exams two weeks later due to the Covid lockdown. The Qualifications Authority notified schools yesterday of the changes. The… Audio
The death of the artist - putting STEM subjects above art
Changes planned for the NCEA art curriculum have teachers and the art world worried about the down-grading of the subject. Audio
Is Latin still a living language?
What's the point in learning a dead language like Latin? It's been struck off the NCEA list, but its loss will be mourned by many who say it lives on in everyday English, and it's vital to some… Audio
Christ's College Drama Director David Chambers
A teacher who helped to shape the NCEA secondary school Drama curriculum - and fought to have it included as a NZQA subject - is about to retire after more than 40 years. David Chambers was appointed… Audio
Getting ready for NCEA exams: What can students and parents do?
With just over a month to go to the start of NCEA exams, there'll be more than a few nervous students around the country. Audio
Hort Hub for Katikati
Construction of a new 'centre of excellence' for horticulture is expected to begin in Katikati early next year. The education hub will be based at Katikati College and will bring together training… Audio
NCEA credits for learning about money
We speak to Commission for Financial Capability Director of Learning Nick Thomson. Audio
