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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

2 weeks

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Nelson Campus

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Summary

This programme will teach you to communicate in most situations with some independence and with ease so as to take part in everyday life, in a workplace and/or for academic study.

Learner independence is encouraged through the use of online and project-based learning which develop generic skills that are transferable to work and study, such as computer skills, time management and team work.

You can also do this programme in two parts, completing the two halves of the programme at different times, if this fits better with your requirements.

You will develop core language skills.

Graduates of this qualification will have the English language skills to:

  • Understand the main points and key details in of spoken English in familiar contexts
  • Speak clearly and easily to talk about personal ideas and to keep a conversation going
  • Read and understand a range of texts on familiar topics; scan, locate and gather information to complete a task
  • Write in a way that is easy to understand with clearly explained ideas and with reasonable accuracy.

Entry criteria

Academic requirements, including English language requirements

For all other NZCELs, the entry requirement is the preceding NZCEL or the demonstration of equivalent English language knowledge and skills.

Demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills can be either through:

  • Alternative English proficiency outcomes such as IELTS results, Cambridge University ESOL exam results, TOEFL test results or test results from the common European framework are acceptable. Refer to NZQA English proficiency outcomes (rule 18) and The Table.
  • A placement test will be used to identify the programme of study into which the student will be eligible for entry. This test will be able to be undertaken by applicants overseas where required through the use of suitable technology. A follow-up test will be undertaken once the student arrives in New Zealand to ensure the student is placed in the correct programme of study.

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