New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic)
Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Subject area
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Qualification
Duration
19 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification is intended for learners of English as an additional language who wish to develop their English language proficiency to pursue an academic pathway.
Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate independently and effectively in familiar and some less familiar situations with fluency and flexibility in academic contexts where English is the medium of instructions.
This qualification allows educational institutions to recognise the level at which the graduate can use English for academic purposes.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Tauira must be at least 16 years of age (unless an exemption from attending school has been granted) at the commencement of the programme and must be New Zealand citizens (or citizens of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent residents. Tauira can normally only enrol in one full time programme at a time. Tauira can be enrolled in an additional part-time programme if the academic workload has been considered achievable and the TEC EFTS limit is not exceeded. Tauira may be permitted to enrol in more than one programme concurrently if the dual programme options are approved by Te Rautiaki Matauranga. Tauira must also meet the following programme-specific requirements: - have either completed New Zealand Certificate in English level 3 or possess English language ability equivalent to level 3. - complete a placement test and a pre-enrolment interview to determine whether their intended programme of study is appropriate to their needs.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
19 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
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Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$0 | $0 |
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Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$2,789 | $2,789 |
| Total | $2,789 | $2,789 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
80%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 355 553
Phone: (0800) 355 553
Fax: (7) 871 3224
Email: info@twoa.ac.nz
Web: http://www.twoa.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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