Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
2 weeks
Next start date
Expected Aug 2026
Campus
Nelson Campus
This certificate prepares you for studies at level 6 for a certificate or diploma or, level 7 for a diploma, degree, or graduate certificate.
On successful completion of this level you will be able to:
Write a text under test conditions in English for an academic purpose
Deliver an oral presentation in English for an academic purpose
Demonstrate understanding of a spoken text and process information in English for an academic purpose
Write a crafted text for a specified audience using researched material in English for an academic purpose
Read and process information in English for an academic purpose
Need to improve your IELTS score?
Completion of this programme can help you gain entry into other NMIT programmes that require an IELTS score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5. At NMIT we test your English language skills when you arrive, so we can get you started at the best level for your learning.If you qualify for this Level 4 programme, you could be up to speed in just 16 weeks (plus study break/s).Please see the NZQA English Proficiency Outcomes for details on NZ Certificate in English Language and IELTS equivalent qualifications.
IELTS overall 5.5 or equivalent or having successfully completed NZCEL Level 3 (Applied)
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