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Significant change ahead for History in the New Zealand Curriculum.

This page tracks how the refresh of the History curriculum has been progressing, both in Phase 1-4 (Y1-10) Social Sciences and Phase 5 (Y11-13) and brings together the materials, analysis, and sector voices NZHTA has gathered.

 

Phase 1-4: Y1-10 Social Sciences Curriculum released on 12 August

 

Phase 5: The Ministry of Education released the proposed Years 11–13 History curriculum content. Consultation closed on ?? 2026, with implementation planned for 2028.

 

Phase 5 curriculum materials: The proposed Years 11–13 History content on the Ministry's Tāhūrangi site - link to come soon

 

Ministry feedback form (Phase 5) - The consultation survey used for Phase 5 feedback (consultation closed ?? 2026) - link to come soon

 

Unpacking Phase 5: webinar slides - The material used in the NZHTA webinar series on the Phase 5 materials - link to come soon

 

Explore: the knowledge progression

 

NCEA Update:

 

The government has also confirmed that from 2028, NCEA will be replaced with 2 new national qualifications:

  • New Zealand Certificate of Education (NZCE) for Year 12

  • New Zealand Advanced Certificate of Education (NZACE) for Year 13

NZCE will roll out in 2029, followed by NZACE in 2030.