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Ministry of Education New Zealand

Kura Hourua | Charter School Agency

Charter schools are a new type of state-funded school operated under a contract between the Crown and a sponsor (an organisation or business approved by the independent Charter School Authorisation Board).

Sponsors have greater flexibility in teaching, curriculum, governance, hours and days of operation, and funding, with the aim of achieving greater innovation in learning.

Charter Schools Agency

Manapou ki te Ao | Education New Zealand

Education New Zealand (ENZ) is the lead Government agency for the promotion of New Zealand education internationally.

ENZ works to build awareness of New Zealand as a study destination and to pave the way for exporting education institutions and businesses.

Education New Zealand

Rārangi Utu ā-Mātauranga | Education Payroll

Rārangi Utu ā-Mātauranga | Education Payroll delivers accurate, timely and secure payroll service to state schools on behalf of the Ministry of Education.

Rārangi Utu-ā-Mātauranga | Education Payroll

Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga | Education Review Office

The Education Review Office (ERO) reviews and reports publicly on the quality of education in all New Zealand schools and early childhood education services.

ERO also publishes national reports on current education topics.

Education Review Office

Network for Learning (N4L)

Network for Learning (N4L) is a Crown company that helps connect, protect and support schools and kura across Aotearoa New Zealand through a wide range of managed internet, Wi-Fi and cyber security products and services. N4L is committed to improving digital learning experiences and outcomes for all. 

Network for Learning (N4L)

New Zealand Qualifications Authority

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) ensures that New Zealand qualifications are regarded as credible and robust, nationally and internationally.

NZQA

Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

Matatū Aotearoa | The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is the professional body for New Zealand teachers.

The Teaching Council champions best practise and leadership, and:

  • is responsible for the registration and ongoing certification of teachers in New Zealand
  • supports the processes to make sure teachers meet and maintain the necessary standards needed to teach
  • manages the systems for ensuring teachers are competent
  • administers the process for managing complaints about teachers.

Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura)

Te Kura provides distance education from early childhood level to Year 13. Te Kura provides learning advisors, teachers and in-region staff to work with students, their families and communities to help students achieve their potential.

Te Kura

Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua | Tertiary Education Commission

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is responsible for government-funded post-compulsory education and training offered in New Zealand.

Tertiary Education Commission