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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Foundation) (Level 1)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

17 weeks

Next start date

Expected Jul 2023

Campus

Wintec

Summary

Students in this programme will be introduced to four English language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking, and begin to use and understand simple English for everyday situations. Students will also be introduced to online learning.

Modules:

  • Level 1 (Foundation) - Listening
  • Level 1 (Foundation) - Speaking
  • Level 1 (Foundation) - Reading
  • Level 1 (Foundation) - Writing

Career/Further Opportunities

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Foundation) (Level 1) offers the necessary language proficiency for entry into further English language programmes, usually NZCEL (Level 1).

Entry criteria

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

a) Candidates must be 16 years or older.
b) 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.
c) 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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