English for Academic Studies

Summary

Taught across ten levels: each 12 week course is 30 NZQA credits. Students enrol in as many courses as required to meet their study goal. 

The first four levels teach general English and study skills and the next 6 levels teach academic English and study skills. 

Students are assessed and start at the best level for their English and required results. 

The General programmes, pre-elementary, and elementary, teach everyday English and preparation skills for advanced levels including vocabulary building and techniques to learn English easily.  

The higher levels, pre-intermediate, intermediate and advanced, teach Academic English and preparation for international exams such as IELTS and FCE. The programme is approved by NZQA for international students.

Pre-intermediate programmes are equivalent to IELTS 4.5 – 5.0
Intermediate programmes are IELTS 5.5 - 6.0
Advanced levels are IELTS 6.0 – 7.0

The programme is approved by NZQA for international students.