Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Ara Institute of CanterburyCertificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) Community
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
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.There are two strands available at this level: Community and Academic. Community is a general language course and Academic leads to further academic study. These strands enable you to communicate with some independence and fluency in English language contexts.This programme is full time (6 months) and consists of 18 weeks of intensive learning.
Entry criteria
There 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 All applicants are offered a place in the appropriate level certificate 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 The level of the programme in which the student enrols will be determined by an initial placement test. This programme has open entry.
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