Education in New Zealand

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Education legislation

The legislation that governs New Zealand's education system including Education Act Amendments, the National Administration Guidelines, Nation Education Guidelines, and National Education Goals

School terms and holidays

Information about school terms and holidays for all state and state integrated primary, intermediate and secondary schools from 2013 through to 2017

Help centre

Quick links to information and resources for parents, students, teachers, school administrators, principals and boards of trustees

Educational Institutions Profile Codebook

The Educational Institution Profile Codebook provides details on each field on EDUMIS Profiles

Directory of education institutions

Find out how to access the Ministry's directory of New Zealand education institutions - from ECE to Tertiary