Navigating NCEA Changes vs. A-Levels and US Diplomas

With NCEA changing from 2028, Kiwi families are navigating a major qualification shift. If you want to understand how these transition changes impact your teen's high school years—and explore stable, internationally renowned alternatives like International A-Levels and the US Diploma available right here in New Zealand—now is the time to look at your options.

What we will cover:

• The 2028 NCEA Shifts: An overview of the upcoming structural changes, and the immediate impact on Years 9–11.
• Cambridge vs. US Diploma: How traditional, exam-based A-Levels differ from a flexible, holistic GPA model.
• The University Entrance Reality: How global qualifications stack up for domestic entry (Auckland, Otago, etc.) versus overseas admissions.
• Live Q&A: Your chance to ask any burning questions you have about NZCE, A-Levels, US Diploma or online schooling.

Principal of Crimson Global Academy.

With over 35 years of leadership experience in New Zealand secondary education, Mark Phillips is widely regarded as one of the top secondary school principals in NZ. He possesses a deep understanding of both domestic and international academic pathways. Having previously shaped senior academic strategies as the Deputy Principal of Macleans College, he has spent decades successfully guiding Kiwi students through complex curriculum choices to secure their future success.

Head of Admissions, Crimson Global Academy

Alex Cork is a leading academic strategist with 10+ years of experience specialising in global admissions and the US High School Diploma framework. As CGA’s Head of Admissions and host of the “Top of the Class” podcast, he helps Kiwi and Aussie families transition seamlessly to highly flexible, internationally recognised curriculum alternatives.