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Tertiary Education Commission - responsible for the tertiary education sector, and policy and funding.

NZ Qualifications Authority - manages the administration and quality assurance of national qualifications and school assessment.

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Kiwi Careers - provides access to careers information, advice and guidance.

StudyLink - provides information so students can make informed decisions about student finances and other study-related issues, and provide financial support to students.

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The National Education Information Centre provides information and advice on the New Zealand education system, secondary and tertiary qualifications, and recognition of overseas qualifications.

Note: Many of the links on this page will take you to other parts of the NZQA website - use your browser's Back button to return here.

Education in New Zealand	Recognition of Qualifications
Studying in New Zealand - information on secondary and tertiary education and qualifications KiwiQuals - the New Zealand Register of Quality Assured Qualifications Education System - an overview of the organisations administering and providing education in New Zealand	Studying Overseas - information for NZ students wanting to study overseas Coming to New Zealand? - information for people wanting to study, work or live in New Zealand Apply for Qualifications Recognition - apply for recognition of overseas qualifications

The New Zealand National Education Information Centre is run by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. You can find out more about the National Education Information Centre and NZQA's commitments under the Lisbon Convention, and the Bologna and Copenhagen Processes.

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