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Schools adopt NCEA alternative as unqualified school leavers rise

Growing numbers of schools are adopting a tertiary-level qualification adapted for secondary students as more pupils leave without NCEA qualifications.

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An increasing number of schools are turning to an alternative qualification that was originally designed for tertiary institutes. The shift comes as the number of students leaving school without any NCEA qualifications has grown. The qualification has been adapted for use in secondary schools to provide students with credentials beyond traditional NCEA pathways.

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Schools adopt NCEA alternative as number of unqualified school leavers soars

A qualification originally provided by tertiary institutes has been adapted for school use and now more schools are taking it on.

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