Country
Lower Boundary
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 pāngarau 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
NCEA Literacy
10 credits at Level 2*, made up of:
5 credits in reading
5 credits in writing

*For lists of approved subjects and the levels required for the University Entrance Requirements, please visit the <a href="https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea" alt="NZQA website" target="_blank">NZQA website</a>;
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;
or
Fulfill ONE of the requirements <a href="/apply/international-qualifications/second-language-requirement" alt="here" target="_blank">here</a>