Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
16 weeks
Next start date
Expected Feb 2026
Campus
Nelson Campus
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:
Academic Requirement for entry into the New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 is
Note: International applicants must also comply with Immigration NZ requirements. All admissions are subject to the approval of the Head of Department or delegate. The entry processes comply with NMIT’s admissions and enrolments section within the Academic Statute.
Additional course costsA course book may be required and costs $50 to $60. You will also require an English dictionary.
Career opportunities and pathwaysSuccessful completion of this programme can lead to positions that require face to face interpersonal communication, understanding of basic context-specific texts, simple context-specific record-keeping, interaction in a supervised team or it will gain you entry to Certificate courses at Levels 3.
Academic Requirement for entry into the New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 is
Note: International applicants must also comply with Immigration NZ requirements. All admissions are subject to the approval of the Head of Department or delegate. The entry processes comply with NMIT’s admissions and enrolments section within the Academic Statute.
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