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Secondary Education in New Zealand

Year 9 to 13, typically for students from the age of 13 to 18. After successful completion of assessments in Years 11 through to year 13 the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), which is made up of three levels, is awarded to students



Tertiary Education in New Zealand

Vocational Study
Offered at Polytechnics, Institutes of Technology and private tertiary and training establishments. Students can achieve certificates, diplomas and degrees in a diverse range of subjects.

Bachelor’s Degree
During the admissions process students get evaluated on their NCEA results as well as other criteria. A Bachelor’s degree typically lasts for 3 years at university. An Honours degree is awarded after an additional year of research at university.

Graduate study in New Zealand

Master’s Degree
A Masters degree typically last for 2 years at university. An Honours degree is awarded after an additional year of research, however it is only awarded to students who do not already have an Honours degree.

Doctoral Degree
Requires a student to have either a Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with Honours.