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Certificate in English Language (Level 2)

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On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

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Summary

The New Zealand Certificates in English comprise of eight English language programmes from foundation through to advanced level.

These programmes give you the language skills and knowledge useful for living and working in New Zealand.

This programme enables you to communicate in basic, familiar and everyday situations.

This programme is available full time and consists of 18 weeks (6 months) of intensive learning. It is also available part-time over 36 weeks (12 months).

Please note: places are limited on this course and funding may be exhausted throughout the year. We’re experiencing high volumes of demand for foundation education, and we’ll do our best to support and transition learners where possible.

Entry criteria

Academic Requirements

This programme has open entry.

English Requirements

There is no specific English language entry requirement as English level will be assessed through placement testing.

  • Applicants who present current and valid evidence of previous English language study will have this taken into account in placement decisions
Selection Requirements

The level of the programme in which the student enrols will be determined by an initial placement test.

  • Placement tests are held prior to the start of each semester and consist of a computer-based test of listening, grammar, reading and vocabulary, a written test and an interview
  • All applicants are offered a place in the appropriate level certificate

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