Certificates of Excellence 2023
To recognise exceptional achievement in the field of language learning, NZALT provides certificates, suitably endorsed, for NZALT members to award to their students. Please note that it is not possible to apply for certificates for other (non-member) teachers in your school.
Dates for 2023 have now been set and are as follows:
Friday, 3rd March: spreadsheets due, clearly labelled, listing students eligible for recognition. Completed spreadsheets should be sent to certificates@nzalt.org.nz. Only one spreadsheet containing the information for all languages should be sent per school.
The spreadsheet can be found here: NZALT Certificates of Excellence 2023.
Monday 27th March: Certificates posted to schools.
Applications after the 3rd March deadline will not be accepted due to the restrictions of printing and distribution.
Guidelines
1. Eligibility :
a student is eligible to receive a Certificate of Excellence if s/he has gained, in a language in any one year, at least:
at NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3: For this year only, 12 or more credits at Excellence level, and at least 3 credits at Excellence from externally and 3 credits at Excellence from internally assessed standards.
or
Cambridge International Examinations: A or A*
or
International Baccalaureate (IB): Standard Level grade 7 or Language B Higher Level grade 6 or 7.
2. Applications must state:
- Candidate's name (correctly spelt)
b. Language learned and which examination / level;
c. School attended;
d. Name(s) of teacher(s) making application;
e. Name of school principal;
f. NZALT region of the school (Auckland, Waikato, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury, Otago/Southland)
3. Certificates are for students in Years 11 to 13.
4. The student's teacher must be a current member of NZALT (i.e., hold membership in the year in which students completed the standards to which an Excellence certificate applies).