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Welcome to the Primary and Secondary education section where you can find information about school operations, professional development for principals and teachers and current education initiatives.
Information for schools, boards and staff from legislation and governance requirements to school transport, funding and e-admin
This section covers all areas of the National Curriculum, Study Awards, National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), New Zealand Scholarship and Research Reports
Access forms and guidelines covering school policies, strategies and initiatives such as study awards, sabbatical leave schemes, study support grants, fellowships and more
Ongoing initiatives in schools are designed to produce a high-income, knowledge-based economy which includes all New Zealanders
The Ministry’s policy and strategy efforts result in laws to improve social and academic outcomes for all students by focusing on the factors making the biggest difference
The Ministry supports teachers and principals who pursue professional development. Find information about study awards, study leave positions, fellowships, scholarships and sabbaticals available to those working in the education sector.
Regular publications detail how the Ministry will achieve its own outcomes and the Government's wider goals in schools. Access new and previous editions of circulars, journals, newsletters, annual reports and other information resources
Helpful information for sector-wide personnel, including researchers working on Ministry contracts
Content last updated: 19 November 2009