Schools in NZ and NCEA

What does NCEA stand for?

• National Certificate of English Achievement

• New Zealand Certificate of Educational Achievement

• National Certificate of Educational Achievement

• New Zealand Certificate of English Ability

How many levels does NCEA have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many credits do students need to earn a year?

• 80

• 100

• 120

• 240

What level of NCEA do students need to complete to go to university?

• 3

• 1

• 2

• No need to complete any level

How many grades are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

In 2017, how many students in New Zealand sat NCEA exams?

• 150,000

• 170,000

• 200,000

• 270,000

What type of questions does NCEA exams use?

• multiple choice

• true or false

• yes/no/not given

• written answers

What do students do after they know their NCEA results? (3 correct answers)

• plan their year

• sit the exams again

• choose a tertiary institution

• find a job

From what age to what age is school compulsory?

• 5 to 18

• 6 to 18

• 6 to 16

• 5 to 16

... in NZ teach children from Year 1 to Year 8

• Colleges

• Secondary schools

• Intermediate schools

• Primary schools