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NCEA Level 3 endorsed with Excellence, including: (1) Three subjects at Level 3, made up of 14 credits each, in three approved subjects* (2) Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above*, made up of (a) Achievement standards - specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects; or (b) Unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required) (prior to 2024); or (c) Unit standards - co-requisite Level 1 numeracy unit standard (US32406) or te pÄngarau unit standard (US32412) (from 2024) *For the lists of approved subjects and the Level standards that contribute to University Entrance Requirements, please visit the NZQA website at www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea
English Language Requirement
An overall band score of 6.5 or better in IELTS Academic Module, achieved in the same attempt, is required. The test must be taken within two years before the commencement of the upcoming admissions year (Note: The IELTS Indicator (home edition) is not accepted to fulfill the English language requirement.);
A score of 93 or better in the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) is required, achieved in the same attempt. The test must be taken within 2 years before the commencement of the upcoming admissions year. (Note: The TOEFL ITP, TOEFL ITP Plus and TOEFL Home Edition tests are not accepted to fulfill the English language requirement.);
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Fulfill ONE of the requirements <a href="/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-requirement" alt="here" target="_blank">here</a>
A score of 93 or better in the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) is required, achieved in the same attempt. The test must be taken within 2 years before the commencement of the upcoming admissions year. (Note: The TOEFL ITP, TOEFL ITP Plus and TOEFL Home Edition tests are not accepted to fulfill the English language requirement.);
or
Fulfill ONE of the requirements <a href="/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-requirement" alt="here" target="_blank">here</a>
Second Language Requirement
A pass in a language other than English at Grade 10 level or above in one of the national examinations;
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Fulfill ONE of the requirements <a href="/apply/international-qualifications/second-language-requirement" alt="here" target="_blank">here</a>
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Fulfill ONE of the requirements <a href="/apply/international-qualifications/second-language-requirement" alt="here" target="_blank">here</a>