Page 5 - Pathways Book for 2020

The New Zealand Curriculum Framework

The New Zealand Curriculum Framework (NZCF) covers the key learning arrears which
should be part of a broad, balanced education. Each learning area comprises a
progression of eight curriculum levels, from Year One to senior secondary.
The New Zealand Curriculum Framework (NZCF) recognizes learning achievement
qualifications in senior secondary school and beyond.
Below is a diagram illustrating the relationships between:
• Years of schooling

• New Zealand Curriculum Framework (what is to be learned)
• New Zealand Qualifications Framework (what is to be achieved)

New Zealand Qualifications Framework
(NZQF)

Postgraduate
8 Degrees, Diplomas

7
Initial Degree
Year of New Zealand
Schooling Curriculum 6
Framework
(NZCF) 5 National Diploma

4
13 8
3 NATIONAL
CERTIFICATE
12
7 2

11 6 1

10 Qualification

5 Level
9

Year Curriculum
Level Level