Information about recognition of overseas qualifications

As the National Education Information Centre for New Zealand under the Lisbon Recognition Convention, NZQA provides information and resources about the recognition of overseas qualifications, including online application forms. The NZQA website offers information about the New Zealand education system and education systems in other countries, making connections with secondary and tertiary education for inbound and outbound students, their families, providers, government organizations and employers. The website also offers information about NZQA’s role in international education, and its role as an NEIC.

Find a standard and find a qualification

The NZQA website offers information about the standards and qualifications system that is publicly accessible and searchable for learners and providers. The “Find a qualification” section of the website allows any member of the public to search for a qualification in a specific subject of interest or level of the NZQF. The NZQA website also provides public information and guidance to providers on reviews of NZQF qualifications, the schedule of mandatory reviews of NZQF qualifications, and assessment practice resources.

The Directory of Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) lists all quality assured unit and achievement standards, known collectively as ‘assessment standards. The DAS is listed on the NZQA website and can be searched according to domains of knowledge and level.