Hearing Screening Testing

Trained technicians provide free screening testing at:

• Birth*  
• 4 years
• 5 years ( if missed at 4)
• year 9 in Decile 1-5 schools

* Click here for more information on Newborn Hearing Screening

Preschool Screening

B4School Check (B4SC)
In preparation for starting school, all eligible 4-year-olds have a hearing screening test as a component of their B4SC.

This screening test is carried out in community clinics alongside Public Health nurses or at Early Childhood Centers, or home visits.

For more information on: Ministry of Health B4SC programme or contact the Northland B4SC coordinator to arrange an appointment.

School Based Hearing screening Tests

New Entrant Hearing Screening Test
A hearing screening test is provided for all eligible new entrant children who missed having a B4School Check.

Year 9 Hearing Screening Test
A hearing screening test is provided for all eligible Year 9 students in Decile 1-5 schools as part of the Year 9 HEEADSSS Assessment.

Need more information? Contact Us

• 09 430 4101 extn 60422 or email (VHT@northlanddhb.org.nz)

Other Pages

• Mobile Ear Clinic
• New Born Hearing Screening
• Vision Testing Screening