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🎓 Part 1: Education Pathways
1. What qualification do you receive after completing Year 13 in New Zealand?
NCEA Level 3
University Entrance
Cambridge International
International Baccalaureate
2. Which pathways can lead to university study? (Check all that apply)
NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance
Foundation studies programmes
Polytechnic diplomas
Industry training only
3. What does "NZQA" stand for?
New Zealand _________________ Authority
4. At what age can students typically leave school in New Zealand?
15 years old
16 years old
17 years old
18 years old
💼 Part 2: Career Pathways
5. Match each qualification to its typical study length:
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor's Degree
Trade Apprenticeship
3-4 years
6 months - 1 year
3-4 years
1-2 years
6. Name two New Zealand universities:
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
7. What is the difference between a polytechnic and a university?
🛤️ Part 3: Planning Your Pathway
8. Describe one career you're interested in and the qualifications needed:
Career: _________________________________
9. List three things you should consider when choosing your pathway after school:
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
10. True or False: You can change your pathway if your first choice doesn't work out.
True
False
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