Introduction to the NZ Education System
When : Monday 21st November 2011
Time : 6.00pm -7.30pm
Guest presenter: Abdi Bihi, Migrant and Refugee Education Coordinator,
Ministry of Education
Topics covered:
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NZ education system - teaching and learning in New Zealand
Types of schools and how schools are managed
What schools teach: the curriculum; levels of schooling from early
childhood education to secondary schooling
Assessment and reporting
Parents rights and responsibilities in education
Challenges for migrants and refugee students
Children with special needs
Migrant students and NCEA in NZ schools
When : Monday 5th December 2011
Time : 6.00pm -7.30pm
Guest presenter: Abdi Bihi, Migrant and Refugee Education Coordinator,
Ministry of Education
Topics covered:
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NCEA - National Certificate of Educational Achievement
How NCEA compares to overseas secondary qualifications
NCEA assessment
Achievement and unit standards
Requirement for university entrance
How to help your children gain NCEA
There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. Both workshops will be held at Room 1, Te Awa Kairangi building, corner of
Laings Rd and Myrtle St, Lower Hutt.
Light supper will be provided.
To register contact
Vesna West (Settlement Support Coordinator) on 570 6786 or email
vesna.west@huttcity.govt.nz