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New Zealand: A Study of the Educational System of New Zealand and a Guide to the Academic Placement of Students in Educational Institutions of the United States.
- Publication Year :
- 1981
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Abstract
- The educational system of New Zealand is described, and guidelines concerning the academic placement of students who wish to study in U.S. institutions are provided. Early childhood, primary, and secondary education are described, with attention to admissions, grading, and curricula. Consideration is also given to certificates and diplomas for technical and vocational education; external career and professional qualifications; teacher training; higher education; college grading and transcripts; college units, papers, and credits; graduate education and degrees; extramural courses; university extension/continuing education; nursing education; and Maori and Pacific Island education. Information is provided on 20 technical institutes and community colleges, including enrollments, number of faculty, the size of the library collection, courses, and certificates and diplomas. Profiles are also provided on seven colleges and universities. Placement recommendations for each of the levels/types of education are provided. Appendices include a description of recent and proposed changes in New Zealand's educational system, along with sample documents, including certificates and transcripts. (SW)
Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- ERIC
- Publication Type :
- Electronic Resource
- Accession number :
- ED249894
- Document Type :
- Guides - Non-Classroom<br />Reports - Descriptive