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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

16 weeks

Next start date

Expected Jul 2023

Campus

Unitec Institute of Technology

Summary

This programme takes your studies one step further. After completing this programme, you'll be able to write well-structured, developed, and moderately complex academic texts, and you'll also have a chance to complete a research project in your area of interest.

Unitec employs the latest teaching practices, uses collaborative learning spaces, and provides a true campus and community experience, so you'll be prepared for success in a range of degree-level programmes.

Unitec employs the latest teaching practices, uses collaborative learning spaces, and provides a true campus and community experience, so you'll be prepared for success in a range of degree-level programmes in the following subjects:

  • Animal Management and Welfare
  • Business
  • Conservation and Biodiversity Management
  • Construction Management
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Performing and Screen Arts
  • Acting
  • Dance
  • Screen Arts

Where to from here?

Most students who successfully complete this programme can move into the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), as well as any Unitec programme that requires IELTS 6.0.

Please note: International students who graduate will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

CAREER OPTIONS

  • Improve your English for work in a professional field or continue your studies.

Entry criteria

For this programme, you will need the following:

Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts
A New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) or equivalent.

English Language Requirements: IELTS – Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0; TOEFL – Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14); PTE - Academic score of 42 with no band score lower than 36.

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