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International Qualification Assessment (IQA) of New Zealand: Everything you need to know






Aspiring Immigrants:

Professional Seekers:

Educators and Instructors:

Employment Seekers:

Higher Education Pursuers:



Stage 1: Verification of Qualification

Stage 2: Evaluation of Qualification

Critical Aspects Considered:

Learning Outcomes:

Entry Requirements:

Duration and Volume of Study:

Quality Assurance Systems:

The Culmination: Recognition Statement

IQA Eligibile Qualifications and Exclusions

Tertiary and Vocational Upper-Secondary Qualifications:

Completed Programs of Study:

Qualifications from Recognized Providers:

Minimum Notional Learning Hours:

Exclusions from IQA: Unraveling the Limits

Secondary School Qualifications:

Incomplete Programs of Study:

Certificates of Attendance and Proficiency:

Apprenticeships without Formal Training:



Step 1: Determining the Need for IQA


Step 2: Gathering Required Documents


Passport Bio-data Page

Evidence of Name Change (if applicable)

Award Certificate

Transcript, Academic Record, or Mark Sheet

Underpinning Qualifications (if applicable)

Syllabus (if needed)

English Translations (if documents are not in English)

Evidence of Apprenticeship or Trade Experience (for Trade Certificates)

Personal Details

Awarding Organization Information

Qualification Details

Contact Details for Additional Contacts


Step 3: Initiating the Application


Step 4: Completing Personal Details


Step 5: Supporting Contact Information


Step 6: Ensuring Document Legibility


Step 7: Application Fee Payment


Standard IQA

Skill Shortage List IQA

Teaching IQA Package

Teaching Assessment Add-On

Skill Shortage List Assessment Add-On

Pre-1998 Qualification Fee

Step 8: Submission and Progress Tracking





 
 
 

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