Massey High School
Dates, Placement, Assessments and Accreditation

Term Dates for 2025

Term 13 February – 10 April
International Student Orientation Day will take place on Thursday 30 January, starting at 8.40am.
Term 228 April – 27 June
Term 314 July – 19 September
Term 46 October – 12 December

Term Dates for 2026

Term 1Monday, 2 February - Thursday, 2 April 2026
International Student Orientation Monday, 2 February
Term 2Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July 2026
Term 3Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September 2026
Term 4Monday 12 October to no later than Friday 18 December 2026


In New Zealand, students move from primary school to secondary school at about 12/13 years of age. 

Internal assessments and examinations in NCEA (the National Certificate of Educational Achievement) take place at Levels 1, 2 and 3, usually between the ages of 15 and 18.  

Level 2 or 3 NCEA results contribute towards acceptance into university. All fees for NCEA examinations (currently $383.30) are included in our International Tuition Fee.