New Zealand Certificate In English Language (Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5

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 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.

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.

Note: International students who graduate will not be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

We have four different programme options depending on your current level of English:

Level 3 (General)

For this programme, you’ll need a 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.

Successful completion of this programme will allow you entry into our Level 3 (Applied) programme, as well as any other Unitec programme that requires IELTS 5.0.

Level 3 (Applied)

For this programme, you’ll need a 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.

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 a 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.

Level 5 (Academic)

There is no April intake for this programme. You’ll need a New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic), IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 6 with minimum band scores of 5.5, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test. This programme extends on your previous English language study. By the end of this programme, you'll be able to understand and produce extended and complex academic texts on a wide range of topics. Most students who successfully complete this programme can move into any other Unitec programme that requires IELTS 6.5 (all undergraduate programmes, and most postgraduate programmes).

Admission requirements When you apply for any of our English Language programmes, you’ll be asked to attend a Placement Test session where your literacy and numeracy are tested to see which programme best suits your abilities.

You need to be at least 16 years old to study one of our English language programmes.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/english

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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IBRAHIM AHMED

NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE