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Student · Year 10 in 2026
You're Year 10 — heading into NCEA Level 1 next year.
You'll sit NCEA Level 1 in 2027 under the existing system. Year 12 and 13 transition rules are still being finalised by the Ministry.
Verdict
Mostly NCEA — watch for transition rules.
What this looks like, year by year
- 1NCEA Level 1 in 2027 (existing system).
- 2Years 12 and 13 (2028, 2029): transition rules being finalised.
- 3Rule: no student is forced to switch mid-school.
What it actually means
You're right on the edge. Officially, the new curriculum kicks in for Year 11 from 2028 — so the 2027 Year 11 (you) still does NCEA Level 1. What happens to you at Year 12 and 13 will be confirmed by the Ministry through 2026–2027.
What to do now
- Plan for NCEA Level 1 in 2027 as normal.
- Watch for Ministry announcements about transition arrangements for your cohort.
- Keep your subject choices broad — you'll have options either way.