Belief any proposed changes to NCEA will need to be clear and well communicated

Education Minister Erica Stanford's, signalling big changes could be on the cards to the country's main high school certification - including the potential to ditch NCEA level one all together.

It comes after a damning briefing presented to the Government in June, highlighted major problems.

Secondary Principals' Association President Louise Anaru, says there's principals calling for flexibility.

She says they know exams don't work for all, including Maori and Pasifika learners.