Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) Academic
Language & Literature
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Develop your English language skills for academic purposes in this intensive full-time programme at Ara Institute of Canterbury.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 20 weeks
Core skills this course teaches

Enhance academic English speaking skills
Communicate with increasing fluency and independence in academic contexts, including discussions and presentations.

Develop academic English listening skills
Improve comprehension of academic spoken English and enhance listening for key information and detail.

Strengthen academic English reading skills
Read and understand a range of academic texts, identifying main ideas and supporting information.
What You're Signing Up For
The Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) Academic is designed for students aiming to improve their English proficiency for academic study. The programme enables students to communicate with some independence and fluency in academic English, covering areas such as listening, reading, speaking, and writing. On successful completion, students are prepared for further academic pathways in English or other disciplines.
Course Content
- Applied Academic Listening
- Applied Academic Reading
- Applied Academic Speaking
- Applied Academic Writing
What you need to know first
Open entry
English proficiency will be assessed via placement testing
Applicants with previous English study may have this taken into account

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Academic Study Preparation

Future employment opportunities might be
Pathway to further academic study
Improved English language skills for employment