New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)

Summary

For intermediate English speakers who want to do further English language or subject study in an academic context.

About the programme

Want to improve your academic English Language skills?

This Certificate is for intermediate English speakers who want to do further English Language or subject study in an academic context. It is a nationally-recognised qualification.

This programme can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other study institutes in New Zealand.

When you study English with us you will:

learn English from teachers who are very patient and understanding
work in small groups to practise your speaking
meet native speakers and listen to guest speakers
gain study skills through self-directed learning and group work.

What you will learn

When you complete this programme, you will be able to:

understand the main ideas and key supporting details of moderately complex spoken and written information of familiar topics
take part effectively in sustained, spoken, academic conversation
write detailed, well-developed and moderately complex academic texts on familiar topics.