New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (General)

Summary

Gain the English language skills you need to embark on further study and improve your IELTS or TOEFL score with the New Zealand Certificate in English (Level 3) (General) at UCOL.

Quick info

Level: 3

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

Duration: 19 weeks full-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)

Dates:
16 Feb 2026 - 26 Jun 2026
20 Jul 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Domestic Fees: *
2026 fees TBC

Scholarship info

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International Fees:*
2026 fees TBC

Additional Fees

Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one semester of study.

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.UCOL's very experienced and highly qualified tutors will help you to improve your English for daily life, work and/or study, enabling you to become an active learner inside and outside the classroom.

Graduates will gain the language skills required to communicate in most situations with some independence and fluency in order to participate in everyday/social/community, workplace and/or academic English language contexts.

This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B1.

This programme uses blended delivery – combining in-person and online learning.