New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic)
Skill New Zealand Limited
Subject area
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Qualification
Duration
15 Weeks
Total student fees
$3,293
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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
There are no mandatory pre-requisites to meet regulatory, or legislative requirements for this qualification. However, international and domestic students must meet the following requirements: Domestic Students must be at least 16 years of age at the time of enrolment and start date of the programme. International students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrolment and start date of the programme. AND Produce evidence of proficiency in English equivalent to a Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2 Intermediate level. This can be any of the following: - IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 - TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) - Cambridge English Qualifications B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill. - OET Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests - NZCEL Level 4 (Academic). International students must possess the appropriate New Zealand student visa and appropriate medical and travel insurance. If a prospective student cannot produce evidence of current English proficiency, Skill New Zealand will use their own placement test to assess and determine the student's entry level. Online students must have the necessary IT to actively participate in the teaching and learning. IT Technology minimum requirements are: AMD 3020e Processor 4GB RAM 128GB SSD Storage AMD Radeon Graphics Windows 11 Home in S mode 14" diagonal HD display Microsoft 365 for Windows
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
15 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$3,293 | $3,293 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$2,787 | $2,787 |
| Total | $6,080 | $6,080 |
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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) 271 6106
Fax: (09) 271 6106
Email: info@skillnz.ac.nz
Web: http://www.skillnz.ac.nz
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