Editorial: It May Be Too Late to Save NCEA

Keywords: NCEA, Education Reform, Cambridge Exams, New Zealand Education, Education Minister Erica Stanford, Epsom Girls Grammar, School Exams, Education System
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Sunday, 20 July 2025

It May Be Too Late to Save NCEA

A growing sense of disillusionment is sweeping through New Zealand's education sector, as government officials, school principals, and parents begin to question the credibility and effectiveness of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). With major changes on the horizon and a potential shift toward alternative qualifications like Cambridge exams, the future of NCEA has never looked more uncertain.

Loss of Confidence
The Weekend Herald recently reported that Epsom Girls Grammar School is set to introduce Cambridge International exams next year, citing

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