The New Zealand Curriculum Framework is the foundation statement
covering teaching and learning and assessment for all children in all
of New Zealand’s schools. The New Zealand Curriculum:

• Establishes direction for learning and assessment in New Zealand schools.
• Fosters achievement and success for all children and at each level
  clearly defines the achievement objectives against which children’s
  progress can be measured.
• Provides for flexibility, enabling schools and teachers to design
  programmes, which are appropriate to the learning needs of
  their children.
• Ensures that learning progresses coherently throughout schooling.
• Encourages children to become independent and lifelong learners.
• Provides all students with equal education opportunities.
• Recognises the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi.
• Reflects the multicultural nature of New Zealand society.
• Relates learning to the wider world.

The New Zealand curriculum will be integrated into a body of knowledge
for all children in all cultures, over the seven subject areas.