The review of University Entrance requirements, originally planned to run between 2023-2025, is currently paused.
On 5 April 2024, the Government announced that the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Change Programme will be rephased by two years:
- The roll-out of NCEA Level 2 qualifications, previously planned for 2026, is being rephased to 2028.
- The roll-out of NCEA Level 3 qualifications, previously planned for 2027, is being rephased to 2029.
For further information about this announcement see:
- Beehive.govt.nz
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About the review
星空传媒 will be reviewing the University Entrance (UE) Award to ensure it is aligned with the changes related to the NCEA Change Programme, now due for completion in 2029.
星空传媒 will be liaising with an External Reference Group, with representatives from Universities New Zealand - Te Po虅kai Tara, key stakeholders and peak bodies. They will provide advice and insights into the current operation of UE and recommend potential options for future requirements.
The review aims to ensure that UE continues to be a robust indicator of 膩konga readiness for degree level study at one of the 8 New Zealand public universities or equivalent, for example, w膩nanga, New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST), polytechnics, institutes of technology and, private training establishments (PTEs), without posing unintentional or unnecessary barriers.
An outcome of the review is to ensure equitable access to the UE award. Hikitia Ka H膩paitia and the Action Plan for Pacific Education 2020 to 2030 are cornerstones of the review process. 星空传媒 is committed to taking practical action to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
星空传媒 now anticipates consulting broadly with stakeholders in mid 2026.
The review will be aligned with changes to NCEA Level 3 achievement standards, with refreshed UE requirements to be released well in advance of changes taking effect in 2029.
University Entrance External Reference Group members
| Organisation | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 星空传媒 - Mana Tohu M膩tauranga o Aotearoa | Jann Marshall | (Review Sponsor)
Deputy Chief Executive Assessment |
| Linda Glogau | (Chair)
Manager, Office of the DCE Assessment |
|
| Universities New Zealand 鈥� Te P艒kai Tara (UNZ) | David Crabbe | Chair, Subcommittee on University Entrance,
Adjunct Professor School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Te Herenga Waka 鈥揤ictoria University of Wellington |
|
University Vice-Chancellors representatives |
Susan Laurenson | Associate Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau |
| Felicity Reid | Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor Learning and Teaching, Auckland University of Technology - Te 奥腻苍补苍驳补 Aronui o T膩maki Makau Rau | |
| Bronwyn Wood | Associate Professor, School of Education, Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington | |
| Ng膩 Kura 膩-Iwi o Aotearoa (NKAI) | Sophie Tukukino | Kaiwhanake, Ng膩ti Tamater膩, Rongomaiwahine and Ng膩ti Kahungunu |
| Te R奴nanga nui o ng膩 Kura Kaupapa M膩ori o Aotearoa | Phil Heeney | Poumatua Ohu Wharekura |
| Te Akatea M膩ori Principals Association | TBA | |
| 奥腻苍补苍驳补 | Vaughan Bidois | Executive Director Academic at Te Whare 奥腻苍补苍驳补 o Awanui膩rangi |
| NZ Pacific Principals鈥� Association | Parehuia Enari | Principal, Pacific Advance Secondary School |
| Pacific representative, secondary sector | Natalie Faitala | Head of English & Curriculum Management, Wesley College, Auckland. |
| Post Primary Teachers鈥� Association (PPTA) - Te Wehengarua | Chris Abercrombie | Acting President, James Hargest College (TIC History. Teacher of History and Social Studies)
|
| Secondary Principals鈥� Council of Aotearoa (SPC) | Kate Gainsford | Chair, Principal, Aotea College |
| Secondary Principals鈥� Association of New Zealand (SPANZ) | Dawn Ackroyd | Executive member, Principal, Napier Girls' High School |
| Tertiary Education Commission, Te Amorangi M膩tauranga Matua | Anna Castelle-Parsons | Kaupapahere Whakahaere | Operational Policy |
| Te T膩huhu o te M膩tauranga, Ministry of Education | Shannon Andrews | Chief Advisor 鈥� Secondary Tertiary, Te Pout膩h奴 | Curriculum Centre |
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