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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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