Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Ara Institute of CanterburyCertificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
20 weeks
Next start date
Expected Sep 2026
Campus
Christchurch - City Campus
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.
This programme enables you to communicate independently and effectively in familiar and some unfamiliar situations, with fluency and flexibility in academic English.
This programme is full time and consists of 18 weeks (6 months) of intensive learning.
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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