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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5)

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

Study English and prepare yourself for your future studies and career.

This programme extends on your previous English language study. In this programme, you'll be able to understand and produce extended and complex academic texts on a wide range of topics.

Your study is personalised, allowing you opportunities to choose your own topics and research your future field of study.

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 and postgraduate programmes, such as:

  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Computing
  • Master of Applied Practice (Professional Accounting)

Where to from here?

Most students who successfully complete this programme can move into any Unitec programme that requires IELTS 6.5 (all undergraduate degrees and most post-graduate programmes).

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

  • To be 16 years old by the time the programme starts
  • Academic - NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic) or equivalent

  • IELTS - Overall score of 6, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band

  • Mainstream study - Any Unitec programme that requires IELTS 6.5

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