The Minister of Education talks to Susie about her proposal to remove NCEA, and replace it with new qualifications.
Levels two and three are to be replaced with a New Zealand Certificate of Education and an Advanced Certificate.
Students would be required to take five subjects and pass at least four to get each certificate.
The changes would be phased in from next year, with the new certificates in place for year 12 from 2029 and year 13 the following year.
Stanford says the flexibility of NCEA has led to students focusing more on credit counting than mastering essential skills.
Education Minister Erica Stanford and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announce changes to NCEA. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro
