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Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (29/11/2010)

The qualifications in this list do not require assessment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Qualifications will qualify for points on the basis of their assessed position on the NZQF (see SM14.5 of the Skilled Migrant Category) and subject to any additional requirements being met as specified in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment and in SM14.10.

The List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment is for immigration purposes only. The inclusion of a qualification on this list does not have bearing on the status of the qualification for professional registration, further study, salary or employment purposes.

All teaching qualifications and degrees in Education will need to be assessed by the NZQA for teacher registration and salary purposes, should an applicant wish to enter the teaching profession within New Zealand.

Effective 29/11/2010

PREVIOUS IMMIGRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Appendix 3 – List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (01/07/2023)

Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (19/02/2018)

Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (28/08/2017)

Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (30/03/2015)

Washington Accord and Sydney Accord accredited degrees (engineering and engineering technology)

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czech Republic

Denmark

France

Germany

Hong Kong

Hungary

India

Indonesia

Iran

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Malaysia

Netherlands

New Zealand

People’s Republic of China

Philippines

Poland

Russia (to 27/06/2016)

Romania

Singapore

South Africa

South Korea

South Pacific

Sri Lanka

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thailand

United Kingdom

United States of America

Zimbabwe (to 27/06/2016)

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