Relief from principals, about the Government's third year of changes to NCEA.
Students taking NCEA this year will receive an extra credit for every five earned through assessment, to support those affected by the Covid pandemic.
University Entrance will also been lowered to 14 credits in two approved subjects, and 12 credits in a third subject.
Canterbury and West Coast Principals' Association President Phil Holstein says told Kate Hawkesby it reflects the major disruptions students have been facing.
He says schools were particularly affected by Covid and other sickness during the latter part of Term Two.
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