Exams have traditionally been paper-based but NZQA offers digital exams that students can sit using a device because New Zealand schools and kura are increasingly using digitally enabled teaching and learning. There are 24 subjects being offered digitally in 2022 across Levels 1, 2 and 3. Examination results are normally released in mid-January, and students are able to check their final NCEA results and qualifications on the results section of this website.

The NCEA timetable for External Exams in November has been provided to all students via Schoology, their NZQA Learners Login and is located on the D Block notice board

Results for External Exams will be released by NZQA in late January 2024 and will be issued to the students directly via their NZQA Learner Login.

NZQA approves entitlement to a derived grade to candidates sitting in external exams who meet the eligibility criteria. Applications are made to NZQA by the school on behalf of a candidate following the submission of a completed application form by the candidate or candidate’s parent.

For the purpose of NCEA examinations, where a student has cold / flu symptoms and there are concerns about them attending the exam they should take a COVID-19 test. If they test negative, they should attend their examination. Showing a negative test result at the examination indicates the Covid risk has been actively managed. If test is positive, they must isolate for the full 7 days. Registration of Covid 19 must occur and evidence must be provided for a derived grade.