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

Summary

Programme highlights

Want to study for a diploma or bachelor but your English needs further improvement to be successful?

Study English and get the skills to succeed in further study and in your career.

You will learn the language skills and knowledge you need to participate in further academic study, including five unit standards to gain credits toward meeting UE Literacy requirements.

You will also develop the interpersonal and intercultural skills required to study, work and live in the multicultural environment of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Programme structure

You will need to complete the below four courses (60 credits):

843.413 Academic reading and writing skills (15 credits)

843.414 Applied academic reading and writing (15 credits)

844.419 Notetaking and presentations (15 credits)

844.420 Academic discussions (15 credits)

Career opportunities

Graduates of this certificate will have the English language skills to work in positions that require an understanding of moderately complex texts, who has skills to do oral presentations and participate in groups discussions.

Further training or study

This certificate builds on the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (Applied) and can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5).