English Language School
Bridge International CollegeNew Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5)
This course is available
On-Campus, Online
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
This qualification is intended for learners of English as an additional language who wish to pursue further English language study in an academic context. It prepares students for higher education and allows them to pursue bachelor's and graduate diplomas, postgraduate diplomas, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees.
Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate independently and effectively in familiar and some less familiar situations with fluency and flexibility in academic settings.
This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) High B2 (i.e. IELTS 6.5). This qualification allows educational institutions to make informed judgements regarding the level at which the graduate can use English for academic purposes.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
- 16-week programme.
- There are two parts, Part A and Part B.
- Part A is textbook-based. Students complete 5 units designed by ICL.
- Part B is topic-based. Students complete 5 NZQA unit standards.
- 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (20 hours), plus 5 hours of optional workshops (face-to-face tutorials with the course tutor).
- Students are also expected to complete 12.5 hours of personal self-study per week.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand the main ideas and supporting details for oral academic texts of moderate complexity.
- Effective participation in sustained spoken academic discourse.
- Understand the main ideas and supporting details for written academic texts of moderate complexity.
- Write detailed, developed academic texts of moderate complexity.
EDUCATION PATHWAYS
- Meeting language requirements for linguistically demanding degrees or in a specialised field of study.
- Most postgraduate and master's degrees.
Entry criteria
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Produce evidence of proficiency in English equivalent to a Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Mid B2. This may be demonstrated via a recognised English language testing system such as IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL, achievement in the NZCEL Level 4 Academic, or achieving an appropriate score on Bridge’s IEPT*
- Possess the appropriate student visa.
*Where a prospective student for the NZCEL Level 5 programme cannot produce evidence of current English proficiency. Bridge will use its own Internal English Proficiency Test (IEPT) to assess and determine the student’s entry level.
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