Is the proposed Foundational Award different to the co-requisite assessment? Yes. The proposed Foundational Award is a standalone recognition of literacy and numeracy or te reo matatini and pāngarau skills.

• If the proposal is confirmed, the Foundational Award would replace the current corequisite requirement for NCEA and could be achieved from Years 9 to 13, with most students completing it in Year 11.

• Further work would need to be done on the format of assessments. We would build on what was learnt from the co-requisite process.

• If students do not achieve the Foundational Award on their first attempt, they will be able to achieve it alongside their Year 12 and 13 qualifications. Over time, it will be targeted at a Year 11 curriculum level.

• Like the current co-requisite, the Foundational Award is a requirement of the Year 12 and 13 qualifications. However, it could also be used by early school leavers as a standalone award that demonstrates literacy and numeracy skills to future employers and educators.

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