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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic)

North Shore Language School Limited

Subject area

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Qualification

Duration

20 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 academic study requiring a high level of English language competency.

Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate independently and effectively in a wide range of academic situations with fluency and flexibility.

This qualification allows educational institutions and professional bodies to recognise the level at which the graduate can use English for academic purposes.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Entry to the NSLS Certificate in English Language (Level 3) programme is open to domestic and international students who meet the following entry criteria They must -be a minimum of 15 years of age prior to the commencement of the programme possess the appropriate student visa and evidence of medical and travel insurance produce evidence of proficiency in English equivalent to a Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) high B1 level. This may be demonstrated via the NSLS placement test, a recognised English language testing system such as IELTS (5) or achievement in the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) NSLS will use their own placement test and a one on one interview to assess and determine a student s level. The NSLS Offer of Place letter will state that their place is conditional subject to them taking a placement test and interview prior to the commencement of the course to ascertain the most current level of English ability. The NSLS placement test is included as an appendix.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

20 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
N/A N/A
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
N/A N/A
Total N/A N/A

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

N/A


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

Phone: (09) 442 4500
Fax: (09) 442 4501
Email: david.nsls@xtra.co.nz
Web: http://www.nsls.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

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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