WHAT WE OFFER
The New Zealand Assessment Institute (NZAI) is an advocacy body focused on improving system capability in educational assessment. NZAI provides an authoritative voice that draws on a strong evidence-base of research and best practice. It is a non-profit, flexible, member-led organisation that fosters collaborative sharing amongst educators, leaders, researchers and policy makers who have interests in, and responsibility for, New Zealand assessment policy, research and practice.
NZAI is a culturally responsive, independent, evidence-based voice representing sound practice in assessment. It is improvement oriented and focused on contributing to an assessment capable education system.
NZAI News!
Registrations are open for our National Assessment Conference 2025!
Put Monday April 14 and Tuesday April 15 in your diary. Two days face-to face at Ormiston Junior College. Register now to take advantage of Early Bird rates. Find the information here.
Video presentations from our 2024 Assessment Conference earlier in the year are now open and free to explore. You can find all keynotes and workshops here on our website.
OUR PURPOSE
The purpose of NZAI is to support students and classroom teachers by building productive partnerships and quality assessment across the education system. It is a member-led organisation that fosters collaborative sharing amongst educators, leaders, professional development providers, researchers and policy makers interested in and responsible for assessment practice, policy or research.
Members share experiences and ideas, discuss and debate assessment matters, and develop and/or extend expertise related to assessment. Stronger connections between research, policy and practice will enhance system understanding and capability in educational assessment.
