Concern that NCEA's revamp could be a little old fashioned. 

The Education Minister has announced more detail on what's replacing NCEA. 

Year 11 students will need a foundational literacy and numeracy award under the new system, while senior students face compulsory exams in every subject, and must pass at least three.

Canterbury's Darfield School Principal Andy England told Ryan Bridge there's no doubt NCEA needed a revamp - but this is a bit retro.  

He's concerned it's oversimplified. 

Concern that NCEA's revamp could be a little old fashioned.&nbsp;
The Education Minister has announced more detail on what's replacing NCEA.&nbsp;
Year 11 students will need a foundational literacy and numeracy award under the new system, while senior students face compulsory exams in every subject, and must pass at least three.
Canterbury's Darfield School Principal Andy England told Ryan Bridge there's no doubt NCEA needed a revamp - but this is a bit retro. &nbsp;
He's concerned it's oversimplified.&nbsp;

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Andy England: Canterbury's Darfield School Principal on NCEA's revamp

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