The New Zealand Education System · State schools (schools owned and funded by the government) State schools are funded by the government and the education is free for domestic students

The New Zealand

Education System

https://www.nzstory.govt.nz/

• Two main islands – North Island and South Island

• Total population 4.4 million

• 88% of New Zealanders live in urban areas

• 1.5 million live in Auckland

• A developed nation with a high standard of living, low unemployment and a growing economy.

• New Zealand has three official languages – English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.

About New Zealand

New Zealand Education • Safe

• High quality

• Consistent standards

• Established pathways from school

• Accessible teachers

• Personalised learning programmes

• Transferrable qualifications

System Overview

Early childhood Higher education School

Ages 3 to 5 From 15 yearsPrimary: Ages 5 to 12

Secondary: Ages 13 to 17

(also known as high schoolor college)

(also known as tertiaryeducation)

Three levels across which students can follow a variety of flexible pathways.

Types of Schools

State schools (schools owned and funded by the government)State schools are funded by the government and the education is free for domestic students up to 19 years of age. However, parents usually need to pay for things like school uniforms, stationery, exam fees, and some course-related costs.

85%

11%

4%

State integrated schools (schools with a special character)“Special character” - they may be run by a particular religious faith, egCatholic, or use specialist education methods, like Steiner or Montessori. Education is also funded by the government, but they usually charge compulsory fees to help maintain their facilities.

Private schools (schools that charge set fees)Private schools have limited government funding– they charge fees by the school term or year. Some private schools have boarding facilities so students can live there during the term. Private schools have more flexibility to set their own curriculum.

• Students develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and values within each learning area

• Curriculum is standards-based

• Contextualised within each school

TechnologySocial Sciences

Science

Mathematics and Statistics

Language learning

English

Arts

Health and physical education

New Zealand Curriculum

SCHOOLS

Qualifications – A range of options

• The main secondary school qualifications in New Zealand are the National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA).

• NCEA involves a mix of both internal and external assessment.

• Some schools also have options such as IGCSE/A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB).

• Governance• Point of difference• PISA results

Private schools

Private Schools

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STRATEGY 2018-2030

The NUMBERS: School sectorSeveral years of sustained enrolment growth

16.719 17.430 17.91819.202

20.95222.276

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