Guidance for Initial Teacher Education Providers – LNAAT

Guidance for Initial Teacher Education Providers – LNAAT

Last updated 14 May 2026
Last updated 14 May 2026

This page has information, links and application forms to help you use the Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tool (LNAAT) in English-medium primary Initial Teacher Education (ITE). 

Teaching Council numeracy requirements

Mathematics competence (primary ITE programmes) – Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

Guidance for administering the LNAAT numeracy assessment forms

Guidelines for using the LNAAT numeracy assessment 

Training and online support

The New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) provides training and support for all English medium primary ITE providers. You have access to:

Video introduction – YouTube – View our LNAAT Administration summary presentation which introduces the Tool.

Pathways Awarua LNAAT training Pathway – This Pathways Awarua pathway is a free resource that can be used by organisations to upskill educators and/or others using the LNAAT.   

More information

For any queries relating to the LNAAT, please contact 0800 601 301 or customerservice@tec.govt.nz.


Key documents