Organisation : New Zealand Qualifications Authority NZQA
Facility Name : Apply International Qualification Assessment IQA
Country : New Zealand
Website : https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/international/overseas-quals-recognition/apply-iqa/
How To Apply For An IQA?
To Apply for an IQA, Follow the below steps
1. Check what you need to apply for
2. Documents you will need
3. Fees and payment
4. Apply now
Steps:
Step 1: Go to the link https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/international/overseas-quals-recognition/apply-iqa/#heading2-3
Step 2: Click on Apply For an IQA
Step 3: Enter Email ID
Step 4: Enter Password
Step 5: Click on sign in button.
1. Check what you need to apply for:
First you should confirm that you need to apply for an IQA. Then you need to work out if you require an add-on evaluation for skills shortage or teacher registration.
We can only evaluate one qualification for each IQA. If you have an additional qualification you want evaluated, you have to apply for another IQA.
2. Documents you will need
**We can only accept scanned copies of your original documents. You will need to upload these to our web portal.
**If you have refugee status in New Zealand, contact us for information about how to apply.
Passport bio-data page (required)
**The section of your passport that shows your photograph, name, date of birth, and nationality.
**If there is a page that mentions your parents’ names, please also provide that page.
Evidence of name change (required)
**If your current legal name (the name that is listed on your passport) is different from the name listed on your award certificate(s), you must provide evidence of your name change.
**This could be a marriage certificate, deed poll or affidavit.
Award certificate (required)
**The certificate issued by the awarding organisation in the original language.
**You might have received this at a graduation ceremony after completion of your course.
**Transcript, academic record or mark sheet (required)
A full:
** transcript
** academic record, or
** mark sheet.
Fees & payment:
You will need a credit card to pay the application fee.
Qualification evaluation fees
If you require an add-on evaluation after your IQA has been completed, you can request this within 12 months of the date you receive your evaluation results.
Apply now:
Once you have gathered all the required documents for your application, you can create an account through our online web portal to submit an application.
Information for agents:
**We no longer have agent accounts.
**If you are an agent applying on behalf of a client, you will need to enter your client’s details in the online application form.
**There is a separate section for you to enter your details as the authorised contact for the applicant.
After you have applied:
**Please note that we are currently making changes to the way we work to improve our efficiency.
**We anticipate these changes will be completed by the end of April 2022.
**These changes will affect application processing times in the interim period.
**Once we receive all the relevant documents or information relating to your application, it may take up to 4 months to complete the evaluation.
**You can check the status of your application by logging into the online application portal or by contacting us.
Missing documents or information:
**We can only proceed with an evaluation of your qualification once we receive all the relevant documents or information relating to your application.
**You will be contacted to provide these documents.
**We reserve the right to cancel your application if we do not hear back from you within 30 days of being contacted to provide missing or additional documents.
How we evaluate overseas qualifications
**Prioritising evaluations
**We do not offer a priority service.
**Please contact us if you require an email confirming your application is underway for agencies such as Immigration New Zealand.
Contact us
For more information or to give us feedback, contact us through our online form or phone 0800 697 296.
What is NZQA Assessment?
NZQA evaluates overseas tertiary and vocational qualifications to work out how they compare to New Zealand qualifications. Evaluation results can help New Zealand organisations better understand your overseas qualification for immigration, employment or further study. NZQA evaluates overseas tertiary and vocational qualifications to work out how they compare to New Zealand qualifications. Evaluation results can help New Zealand organisations better understand your overseas qualification for immigration, employment or further study.