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National would make completing Year 11 compulsory if back in power
National plans to require Year 11 completion for all students if re-elected.
In brief
National plans to require Year 11 completion for all students if re-elected. National would mandate Year 11 completion for students to improve literacy and numeracy skills before leaving school. Originally reported by RNZ.
National's education policy
National would require students to complete Year 11 to improve literacy and numeracy skills before leaving school.
“Students should complete at least a full Year 11 of compulsory science, English and maths, and have the opportunity to gain the new Foundational Award in literacy and numeracy.”
Year 11 completion policy
Students would still be able to apply for a leaving exemption if they have a job or are moving into other training.
Education timeline
National would introduce a Foundational Award in 2028, followed by the New Zealand Certificate of Education at Year 12 in 2029 and the New Zealand Advanced Certificate of Education at Year 13 in 2030.
The headline
National would mandate Year 11 completion for students to improve literacy and numeracy skills before leaving school.
