Assess
NZQA / IQA support
- Find out if you need an IQA, and which one
- Review and prepare your documents
- Prepare and submit your NZQA application with you
- Track it and explain your result
Ghana → New Zealand qualification pathways
Know your qualification. Find your path.
Find out what your Ghanaian qualification means in New Zealand, then let us help you prepare and submit your NZQA and registration applications. Plain language, hands-on support, no false promises.
- Hands-on application support
- Official fees shown separately
- Based in Ghana
Recognition statement · example
NZQCF Level 7Decided by NZQADocuments · example
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Who we help
Is this you?
Each profession follows a different route to New Zealand. Start with yours.
Most asked
Teachers
Since January 2025, every overseas-trained teacher needs a Teaching IQA before registering in New Zealand.
See the teacher pathway →
Nurses & Midwives
Your route runs through the Nursing Council, starting with credential verification. We map every step.
See the nursing pathway →
Students & Graduates
You may need an IQA later for work or a visa and not know it yet. Get your documents sorted early.
See the student pathway →
Other Professionals
Diploma and vocational holders often need a Standard IQA to meet work visa skill rules.
See your pathway →
Where people get stuck
Four questions most people can't answer before they start.
Tap or hover each card to see how we help.
Do I even need an IQA?
Many teachers and graduates only find out after a job offer, when time is short.
How we help How we helpA clear yes or no, early.
Our Pathway Finder and free review tell you whether an IQA applies, which type, and why, before you're under deadline pressure.
Find my path →What comes first?
IQA, registration, job, visa. The order matters, and getting it wrong costs months.
How we help How we helpYour steps, in the right order.
You get a written pathway summary showing each step, who decides it, and what to do next. Then we help you complete the applications.
See how it works →What will it really cost?
Official fees in NZ dollars, document costs and courier fees add up fast.
How we help How we helpEvery cost, up front.
We show official fees separately from ours, with the date we last checked them. No hidden charges, everything in writing before you pay.
See costs →Who can I trust?
Ghana's authorities have warned about fake agents. Many people pay the wrong person.
How we help How we helpCheck us before you pay.
Our real names, business details and official links are public. Use our scam checker on any adviser, including us.
Check an adviser →
Why NZQA matters
New Zealand doesn't automatically know what your qualification means.
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) compares overseas qualifications with New Zealand's own 10-level framework. The result is an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) and a recognition statement that employers, registration bodies and Immigration New Zealand can rely on.
Important: the title on your certificate does not decide its New Zealand level. NZQA decides, based on the qualification and the evidence you provide.
The NZ qualifications framework
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Level 7
Bachelor's degree, graduate diploma
A key level for many visa skill rules. Below a Level 7 bachelor's degree, Immigration NZ generally requires an NZQA IQA for work visa skill evidence.
Certificates
Diplomas
Degrees
Postgraduate
What we do
Three connected services. One clear path.
Most clients start with Assess. Recognise and Activate follow where your pathway needs them.
Recognise
Professional registration
- Teaching Council and Nursing Council steps
- Help completing your registration application
- Checklists, timelines and follow-up
Activate
Career preparation
- CV and LinkedIn for the NZ market
- Job search strategy
- Interview preparation
How it works
Six stages, with clear roles at each step.
Tap a stage to see what happens, what you do and what we do. It also plays on its own.
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Stage 1 of 6
Onboarding
You complete a short onboarding form and we agree exactly what we'll do together.
You
Share your certificates, transcripts and ID through our secure upload.
QualiPath
Confirm the scope, timeline and fees in writing before any payment.
Typically 1 to 3 days
Timings are estimates for this prototype. NZQA sets its own processing times.
Who decides what
Know who controls each part of your journey.
Scammers blur these lines. We keep them clear, so you know exactly what you're paying for and what nobody can promise you.
You
The client- Provide accurate, genuine documents
- Follow up with your school or university
- Pay official fees directly
- Respond to requests quickly
QualiPath
Your pathway guide- Explain your pathway in plain language
- Review your documents
- Guide your IQA preparation
- Interpret your outcome and next steps
NZQA
NZ Qualifications Authority- Your NZ qualification level
- Your recognition statement
- How long the assessment takes
- Official IQA fees
Other authorities
Councils, Immigration NZ, employers- Teacher or nurse registration
- Visa approval (Immigration NZ)
- Job offers and salary (employers)
Client stories
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Real stories only. Ours are just beginning.
We will never publish invented reviews. As our first clients complete their reviews, their stories and Google reviews appear here, with their permission.
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Client nameTeacher · Kumasi
Experiences vary. NZQA, registration bodies and Immigration NZ make all decisions.
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Gallery
Moments from the journey.
Clients celebrating results, our live Q&A sessions and community talks. Every photo is shared with permission. Hover or tap to pause.
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Protect yourself from visa scams
Check any adviser before you pay. Including us.
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Ghana Immigration Service and several embassies have warned about fake recruiters and visa fraud. Tick anything an adviser has said or done.
0 red flags
No red flags ticked yet
Good start. Still check that the adviser has a registered business, a real named person and links to official sources.
QualiPath will never ask for payment to a personal mobile money number, and never promises outcomes.
Read the full scam guide →
Our honest promise
What we can't guarantee, and why that protects you.
We give professional guidance and support. Decisions belong to the authorities. Anyone who promises otherwise is a warning sign.
A particular NZQA outcome
A specific NZQCF level
Professional registration
A job offer or salary
Visa or AEWV approval
A specific processing time
Who decides: NZQA makes the qualification decision. Professional bodies decide registration. Immigration New Zealand decides visas.
Free checklist
Do I need an IQA, and which one?
- Which IQA fits teachers, graduates and diploma holders
- The documents to request from your university now
- Official fees and typical waiting times
- Sent straight to your email inbox
Check your inbox, . The checklist is on its way to . On the live site this email goes out automatically within a minute, and you're added to the leads list in the management system. (Prototype: nothing was sent.)
From the blog
See all guides →
Plain-language guides, checked against official sources.
Step 1 for overseas teachers: the Teaching IQA
What changed in January 2025, what it costs, and what to do first.
Who decides what? A simple map
NZQA, the Teaching Council, the Nursing Council and Immigration NZ, explained.
How to spot a visa scam before you pay
Six warning signs, and how to check any adviser in minutes.
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FAQ
Straight answers.
More questions? Chat with us on WhatsApp.
Do you only give advice, or help with applications too?+
We do the hands-on work with you: reviewing documents, preparing your NZQA application, helping you submit it, tracking it and explaining the result. Where your pathway needs it, we help with Teaching Council or Nursing Council applications too.
Is QualiPath an immigration adviser?+
No. We help you prepare and submit your NZQA and professional registration applications, and guide you through every step. Visa applications need a licensed immigration adviser under New Zealand law, so we don’t lodge those or give immigration advice.
Do I need an IQA?+
It depends on your profession and plans. Overseas-trained teachers need a Teaching IQA before registering. Work visa applicants relying on a qualification below a Level 7 bachelor's degree generally need one too. Our Pathway Finder gives you a likely answer in 2 minutes.
Is your fee the same as the NZQA fee?+
No. Our professional service fee is separate. Official NZQA fees are paid to NZQA, and we always show them separately so you know exactly where your money goes.
How long does an IQA take?+
NZQA reports average waits of around 10 weeks. The clock only starts once your file is complete, which is why preparing your documents properly matters.
Can you guarantee my result?+
No, and nobody honestly can. NZQA, registration bodies and Immigration New Zealand make the decisions. We help you prepare well and understand every step.
Start with clarity, free.
A 30-minute call and a one-page summary: your qualification, whether an IQA applies, the documents you'll need, and your next steps.
Book my free pathway review
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Hands-on help with NZQA and registration applications. Not immigration or legal advice.