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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

2 weeks

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Nelson Campus

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Summary

Graduates of this programme will be able to:

  • Understand extended, complex oral academic texts on a wide range of topics.
  • Participate flexibly and effectively in extended spoken academic discourse on a wide range of topics.
  • Understand extended, complex written academic texts on a wide range of topics.
  • Write well structured, sophisticated, extended academic texts on a wide range of topics.

Entry criteria

Academic requirements, including English language requirements

For all other NZCELs, the entry requirement is the preceding NZCEL or the demonstration of equivalent English language knowledge and skills.

Demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills can be either through:

  • Alternative English proficiency outcomes such as IELTS results, Cambridge University ESOL exam results, TOEFL test results or test results from the common European framework are acceptable. Refer to NZQA English proficiency outcomes (rule 18) and The Table .
  • A placement test will be used to identify the programme into which the student will be eligible for entry. This test will be able to be undertaken by applicants overseas where required through the use of suitable technology. A follow-up test will be undertaken once the student arrives in New Zealand to ensure the student is placed in the correct programme.

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