What Is the Record of Achievement / Transcript

• It is an official document listing all the qualifications, standards, micro-credentials, and credits you have achieved under the national qualifications framework in New Zealand.

• It includes both internal (school or institution assessed) and external assessments, plus all levels of qualifications that you have completed.

• It is maintained in a central system, so that learners can access their full record of achievement via a learner portal or through a unique student identifier.

How the Transcript Helps in Different Areas

1. Higher Education / Further Study

   • Universities, polytechnics, vocational institutions use it to check if you meet entry requirements. Seeing your complete transcript helps them verify subject-prerequisites, credit requirements, and level thresholds.

   • Also used to assess credit transfer: if you have done some courses already, the institution may accept those credits to reduce what you need to study.

2. Employment & Professional Recognition

   • Employers often require proof of qualifications. A transcript shows exactly what you have studied, what level, which subjects, which grades.

   • For roles needing certain skills or certifications, the transcript backs up your claim of having met those academic standards.

3. International Mobility & Qualification Recognition

   • If you studied abroad and want your qualifications recognised under another country’s system, having a detailed, certified transcript makes the evaluation easier.

   • Immigration, licensing, or registration bodies often require your qualifications to be assessed. A good transcript helps demonstrate equivalency to the local standard.

4. Scholarships, Funding, & Grants

   • Many scholarship or grant-providers use transcripts to judge eligibility based on academic performance. The transcript provides proof of achievement, grades, credit load, etc.

5. Visa & Immigration Applications

   • For visas or immigration categories that rely on skills, qualifications and education, an assessed transcript can serve as evidence.

   • In cases where assessment of overseas qualification is required, having all your transcript details in order helps avoid delays or rejections.

6. Personal Academic Planning and Reflection

   • You can see clearly what you’ve achieved, what credits you have, where you may have gaps.

   • Helps in setting goals for what qualifications or levels to aim for next, whether it is improving grades, gaining additional credits, or moving to next level.

7. Authenticity, Credibility & Verification

   • Official transcripts are produced and maintained by recognized authorities, so they carry weight.

   • They often include standardized grading, level definitions, institution accreditation, so receiving parties can verify you have met standard criteria.

What Makes a Transcript Useful / Effective

• Completeness: All qualifications, micro-credentials, credits, internal/external standards are included.

• Accuracy: Correct subject names, levels, grades, credit values, dates.

• Authenticity: Issued or certified by the recognizing authority; includes verification to prevent fraud.

• Standardized Levels: Clear indication of what level the qualification is (for example via the national qualifications framework).

• Accessible Format: Available in digital or paper, translations if needed, easy to share with institutions, employers, migration authorities.

Practical Effects of Having a Good Transcript

• Faster processing of applications for universities or training programmes.

• Stronger case when applying for skilled work visas or immigration.

• Better scholarship or grant outcomes.

• Potential to avoid doing redundant courses if prior learning/credits are accepted.

• More confidence and clarity in planning one’s educational and career path.

Case: New Zealand System Highlights

• In New Zealand, the Record of Achievement is the official transcript of all standards and qualifications achieved under the NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority).

• Learners get a unique student identifier, credits are recorded in a central system, enabling visibility of all learning achieved.

• Micro-credentials are included in the qualification framework, so small but formal learning units are recognized and show up on the transcript.

Our Services – FACTS Transcripts

We at FACTS Transcripts assist in various services, including:

• Mark Sheet Transcripts
• E-Transcripts
• Duplicate Mark Sheets & Degree Certificates
• Medium of Instructions Certificates
• Attestations
• HRD Attestation / Apostille Services
• ECA (Educational Credentials Assessment)

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