New Zealand's Qualifications Authority said Friday that it still strongly discourages students from using anything other than full English, but that credit will be given if the answer "clearly shows the required understanding," even if it contains text-speak.
New Zealand's Qualifications Authority encourages students to answer questions in English, or the language they feel most comfortable with.
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