Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Ara Institute of CanterburyCertificate in English Language (Foundation)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
The New Zealand Certificates in English comprise of eight English language programmes from foundation through to advanced level.
These programmes give you the language skills and knowledge useful for living and working in New Zealand.
The Foundation Level 1 programme enables learners to communicate with support in very basic, familiar and everyday situations.
This programme is available full time and consists of 18 weeks (6 months) of intensive learning. It is also available part-time over 36 weeks (12 months).
Entry criteria
Academic RequirementsThis programme has open entry.
English RequirementsThere is no specific English language entry requirement as English level will be assessed through placement testing.
- Applicants who present current and valid evidence of previous English language study will have this taken into account in placement decisions
The level of the programme in which the student enrols will be determined by an initial placement test.
- Placement tests are held prior to the start of each semester and consist of a computer-based test of listening, grammar, reading and vocabulary, a written test and an interview
- All applicants are offered a place in the appropriate level certificate
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