LEVEL 3-5
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (LEVEL 3, LEVEL 4 AND LEVEL 5)
Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February, April, July or September Duration Full-time for 16-weeks Annual tuition fees $3,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)
Career opportunities Improve your English to continue your studies or for work in a professional field.
Highlights • You’ll develop the language and study skills to succeed in higher academic study, work, and within your community. • The level at which you study English will determine the level of further study you can move into. • Gain an understanding of ethical, bicultural, and social issues in Aotearoa. • Learn in a fast and flexible 16-week programme. • Use the latest technology and apps to help you learn. • Access to great teachers and equipment, including a well-equipped library, English Language Centre, and computer labs.
This certificate, with four programmes at three different levels, is designed to develop your English language and study skills for progression into higher level academic or vocational programmes - and for practical use in everyday life, study and work situations.
Programme overview
Level 3 (Applied)
Study English as a second language at Unitec and you’ll learn how to communicate effectively and build your confidence reading, writing, listening and speaking in English.
For this programme, you’ll need the New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (General), IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 5 with minimum band scores of 4.5, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test.
Take courses that focus on skills that prepare you for higher level study in many different industries including engineering, construction management, trades and computing studies - before moving into a fulfilling career. Unitec employs the latest teaching practices, uses collaborative learning spaces, and provides a true campus and community experience, so you'll be prepared for success in a range of degree-level programmes. We have four different programme options depending on your current level of English:
Level 3 (General) For this programme, you’ll need the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2) or equivalent, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test. This programme is designed to give you general English and study skills - and is the first step on your English learning journey. When you successfully complete this programme, you’ll have what you need to enter our Level 3 (Applied) programme, as well as any other Unitec programme that requires IELTS 5.0.
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This programme is applied in an academic context and is designed to further develop your English language and study skills in preparation for further study in a specific field. Most students who successfully complete this programme can move into our Level 4 (Academic) programme, as well as any other Unitec programme that requires IELTS 5.5.
Level 4 (Academic) For this programme, you’ll need the New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied), IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 5.5 with minimum band scores of 5, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test. This programme takes Level 3 (Applied) one step further. After completing this programme, you’ll be able to write well-structured, moderately complex academic texts, and you’ll also have a chance to complete a research project in your area of interest. Most students who successfully complete this programme can move into our Level 5 (Academic) programme, as well as any other Unitec programme that requires IELTS 6.0.
