Get a head-start on your future with an early offer from Bond
If you are currently completing secondary school in New Zealand, apply with your latest School Results Summary and receive an offer to study at Bond before you complete your studies.
On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about applying for an early offer.
How it works
Bond’s early offer initiative is designed to simplify your transition from high school to university.
Students completing the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)
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Eligibility
If you are completing NCEA, to be eligible for an early offer to Bond you need to have achieved University Entrance standard and obtained the following:
- NCEA Level 3
- Three approved subjects: 14 credits per approved subject at Level 3
- Literacy requirement: 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing
- Numeracy requirement: 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of achievement standards in a range of subjects, or all three numeracy standards
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Assessment of scores
We will assess your application based on your best 80 credits at NCEA Level 3. These credits are weighted by the level of achievement (Excellence, Merit, Achieved).
- Excellence: 4 points per credit
- Merit: 3 points per credit
- Achieved: 2 points per credit
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Rank score calculation
Your rank score is calculated using your best 80 credits across a maximum of five approved subjects. This score determines your eligibility for your chosen program.
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Your offer
Based on your predicted score, you will be assessed against the admission requirements for your chosen program and intake (January, May, or September).
You must also meet any prerequisite requirements for your chosen program, which may include completing specific subjects or gaining a minimum number of credits in specific subjects.