Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 1)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
17 weeks
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
City Campus
Summary
This programme is for those with minimal capability in English who wish to develop their basic English skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Students will learn the appropriate communication skills to use and understand simple English for everyday, familiar situations, and will develop their study skills through face-to-face, independent, and online learning.
This programme is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) A2.
The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 1) offers the necessary language proficiency for entry into further English language programmes, usually NZCEL (Level 2).
Entry criteria
General academic admission
- To be eligible for this programme, candidates must be 16 years or older, and must demonstrate appropriate language proficiency, as determined by the Centre for Languages in accordance with Wintec's Academic Regulations.
Selection criteria
- Candidates must be 16 years or older.
- Candidates must have achieved NZCEL (Foundation) (Level 1)
- Candidates must take part in a selection interview and will be required to take a placement test to determine their current English Language level and learning goals.
- Candidates must demonstrate a reasonable chance of success in the programme.
English language requirements
Placement in this programme will be determined by the Centre for Languages Placement Test according to language proficiency.
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