Ministry of Education
Building a world-leading education system that equips all New Zealanders with the knowledge, skills, and values to be successful citizens in the 21st century.
Information about your child's education including tips on choosing an ECE service or school, what they learn, how their progress is assessed and more.
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Teaching resources, curriculum information, forms and processes, teaching news and professional development.
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Information and resources boards need for effective governance of their schools.
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Study tools, websites, scholarships, guides to studying in New Zealand.
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Access to research literature with a focus on education in New Zealand.
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The Vocational Pathways provide new ways to achieve NCEA Level 2, the foundation for success to further education and work. The pathways show students how their learning and achievement will be valued in the workplace and the types of jobs and further study options available.
Find out more on the Youth Guarantees website
2014 Teacher Study Awards, Study Support Grants and Sabbaticals - applications now open.
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Any school staff member who is not paid or is significantly underpaid should contact the pay administrator at their school. If they are not able to do that, they can contact the Ministry who can arrange a payment into their bank account. This can be done by calling 0800 663 772 or emailing resourcing@minedu.govt.nz with ‘manual payment’ in the subject line.
Read about the National Standards and Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori information on the Education Counts website
Read: Next Steps for the 19 greater Christchurch Schools media release on the Beehive website.
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Content last updated: 13 June 2013