What is the Level Finder Examination (LFE)? How can I sign up to sit an exam? Can I sit the exam with my workplace? When do the exams take place? How much does it cost to sit the exam? Are you looking to make this exam available online?

Level Finder Examination

  • What is the Level Finder Examination (LFE)?

    Answer

    We administer the Whakamātauria Tō Reo Māori / Level Finder Examination (LFE), a national Māori language proficiency examination. The exam provides a general indicator of a candidate’s ability to aurally recognise words and their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.

    For more information about LFE, click here.

  • How can I sign up to sit an exam?

    Answer

    When 20 or more people in your region have expressed their interest to sit the LFE, Te Taura Whiri exam coordinators will arrange a sitting venue in your region, a date and time. These details will be communicated via email advising the confirmed exam date, time and venue as well as a link to a registration form for the confirmed exam sitting.

    Once you have these details, you attend and sit the exam and await results. 

    Learn more about how to apply here.

  • Can I sit the exam with my workplace?

    Answer

    Yes, you can book your workplace in to sit the LFE. 

    For a corporate booking of 20 or more people, Te Taura Whiri exam coordinators can organise to hold the LFE at your workplace. 

    Learn more about how to apply here.

  • When do the exams take place?

    Answer

    LFE exams can take place all year round, however our exam coordinators need time to arrange venues, dates and times as well as travel. 

    Learn more about LFE here.

  • How much does it cost to sit the exam?

    Answer

    You don’t have to pay to sit the LFE, however please take into account any travel costs you may incur getting to the venue. 

    Learn more about LFE here.

  • Are you looking to make this exam available online?

    Answer

    We are exploring options to make this available online in the future.