Course details

Summary

This programme is intended for learners of English as an additional language who wish to increase their English language proficiency for general communication.

Graduates will have the general language skills required to communicate in most familiar situations with increasing independence and fluency.

This programme is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) high B1.

Career/Further Opportunities

Graduates of the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) will have the English language skills to work in positions that require:

• Participation in face-to-face interpersonal communication
• Response to written instructions and informational texts
• Production of simple, context-specific record-keeping

This certificate builds on the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2) and can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3).

This certificate facilitates meeting the language requirements for other study or training programmes/courses at New Zealand Qualifications Framework Level 3 or below.

Entry criteria

Selection Criteria

a) Candidates must be 16 years or older.
b) Candidates must have achieved NZCEL (Level 2) or
c) Have achieved a score of IELTS 4.5 across all bands, or equivalent.
d) 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.
e) 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.