2021

NCEA Change Programme
Pilots
January to December 2021

Pilot Te Ao Haka (across all three NCEA levels; 36 schools and kura) 

Mini-pilot NZC NCEA Level 1 English, Science, Religious Studies and Visual Arts (25 schools) 

NCEA Change Programme
Public Engagements
January to March 2021

Engage on draft TMoA NCEA Level 1 Phase 1 subject content (1.)

Engage on draft Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau standards 


 Notes

  1.  Phase 1 subject content consists of Learning Matrices, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Guidance, sample Course Outlines, and Assessment Matrices (indicative standard titles only) 

 

NCEA Change Programme
Design
Until July 2021

Develop NCEA Level 1 standards for NZC subjects and TMoA Wāhanga Ako (learning areas) 

NCEA Change Programme
Design
January 2021 to December 2023

Develop and release Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau | Literacy and Numeracy standards, assessments and guidance 

NCEA Change Programme
Design
January 2021 to 2025

Design future state of Vocational Pathways and Vocational Entrance 

NCEA Change Programme
Implementation
From February 2021

Implement new rules for Course Endorsements and Resubmissions 

Refreshing The New Zealand Curriculum
The New Zealand Curriculum (NZC)
February 2021

Minister Tinetti announces national curriculum refresh 

Redesigning Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
Announcements
February 2021

Minister announces the redesign of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa 

NCEA Change Programme
Public Engagements
March to April 2021

Engage on draft NZC NCEA Level 1 Phase 1 subject content (1.) 


Notes

  1. Phase 1 subject content consists of Learning Matrices, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Guidance, sample Course Outlines, and Assessment Matrices (indicative standard titles only) 
Refreshing The New Zealand Curriculum
The New Zealand Curriculum (NZC)
February to May 2021

Draft new Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories curriculum content out for public consultation 

Redesigning Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
Māori-centred design
March 2021

Ropū Whāiti established (redesign of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa) 

Māori-centred design approach confirmed 

Refreshing The New Zealand Curriculum
The New Zealand Curriculum (NZC)
March 2021

Draft Literacy & Communications and Maths Strategy underway 

NCEA Change Programme
Teacher only days
May 2021

Hold Teacher Only Days – focus on Mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori and Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau | Literacy and Numeracy 

Redesigning Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
Māori-centred design
May 2021

Rōpū Rautaki established (te reo matatini and pāngarau strategy) 

Refreshing The New Zealand Curriculum
The New Zealand Curriculum (NZC)
May 2021

Curriculum Leads introduced 

Redesigning Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
Testing
May 2021

Te Takanga o Te Wā in-class testing 

NCEA Change Programme
Public Engagements
June to August 2021

Engage on provisional subject lists for NCEA (3.)


Notes

3. Public engagement for provisional subject lists for NCEA Levels 2 and 3 for NZC and NCEA Levels 1-3 TMoA

Redesigning Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
Implementation
June 2021

Te Takanga o Te Wā implementation planning

NCEA Change Programme
Public Engagements
July to August 2021

Seek Expressions of Interest: TMoA NCEA Level 1 pilot 

Redesigning Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
Māori-centred design
July 2021

Te Takanga o Te Wā engagements 

NCEA Change Programme
Pilots
July to December 2021

Pilot Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau | Literacy and Numeracy (13 schools, 6 kura and 2 tertiary providers) 

NCEA Change Programme
Implementation
July 2021

Release Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau | Literacy and Numeracy – Guidance around transitional arrangements for learners 

NCEA Change Programme
Design
July 2021

Trial Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau | Literacy and Numeracy – Regional support package 

 

NCEA Change Programme
Public Engagements
August 2021

Seek Expressions of Interest – Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau | Literacy and Numeracy pilot, NZC NCEA Level 1 pilot and Te Ao Haka pilot 

 

NCEA Change Programme
Teacher only days
August 2021

Hold Teacher Only Days – focus on NCEA Level 1 Review of Achievement Standards 

NCEA Change Programme
Public Engagements
August 2021

Engage on draft NZC NCEA Level 1 Phase 2 subject content (2.)

Engage on draft TMoA NCEA Level 1 Phase 1 and Phase 2 subject content (2.)


Notes 

2. Phase 2 subject content includes Achievement Standards, Internal Assessment Activities, Conditions of Assessment, and revised Phase 1 materials

Redesigning Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
Announcements
September 2021

Te Takanga o Te Wā Gazetted 

NCEA Change Programme
Implementation
September 2021

Announce final subject lists for NCEA Levels 2 and 3 

Refreshing The New Zealand Curriculum
Opportunities to get involved
October 2021

New Online Curriculum Hub design underway, with progressive releases 

NCEA Change Programme
Teacher only days
November to December 2021

Hold Teacher Only Days – focus on Local Course Design