New Zealand Certificate in English Language

(Level 3, Level 4 And Level 5)

Credits 60 (0.5 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

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 higher study you can move into.

• Gain an understanding of ethical, bicultural and social issues in Aotearoa New Zealand.

• Learn in a fast and flexible 16-week programme.

• Use the latest technology and apps to help you learn.

• Access great teachers and equipment, including a well-equipped library, English Language resources and computer labs.

Start dates February, July or September

Duration Full-time for 16-weeks

Semester fees $3,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

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 in reading, writing, listening and speaking 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 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 in your English learning journey.

When you successfully complete this programme, you’ll have what you need to enter our (Applied) (Level 3) programme, as well as any other Unitec programme that requires IELTS 5.0.

Level 3 (Applied)

For this programme, you’ll need the New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (General), 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 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 (Applied) (Level 3), or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test. This programme takes (Applied) (Level 3) 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 the New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic), or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test.

This programme extends 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 will attend a Placement test where your English is 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.

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

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

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