New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)

Language & Literature

Further develop your English language skills so that you're ready to participate in further study in a New Zealand tertiary context.

NZ$3,600

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

MIT Ōtara, Auckland

It will take a total of 16 weeks


Core skills this course teaches


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Enhanced English Language Proficiency

Demonstrate improved academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills suitable for tertiary study environments.

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Academic Communication Skills

Read and produce coherent academic texts; participate in academic discussions confidently.

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Interpersonal and Intercultural Skills

Develop the interpersonal and intercultural competencies needed to effectively study, work, and live in New Zealand's multicultural society.

What You're Signing Up For

This qualification is intended for learners who want to use English for general purposes or to gain entry into Level 4 certificates. The programme develops language skills and knowledge needed to participate in further study in New Zealand tertiary education contexts. It also includes building interpersonal and intercultural skills to work and live in New Zealand's multicultural environment. The qualification is recognised by the community, employers, and educational institutions as a measure of English language proficiency for general or academic purposes.

Course Content

  • 843.325 Academic reading and writing skills (15 credits): Read and understand moderately complex texts independently; write coherent texts under test conditions.
  • 843.326 Applied academic reading and writing (15 credits): Read and write clear, connected texts in academic contexts.
  • 844.331 Notetaking and presentations (15 credits): Understand main points and details in moderately complex spoken monologues; participate in spoken discourse on familiar academic topics.
  • 844.332 Academic discussions (15 credits): Understand and take part in moderately complex spoken interactions in academic contexts.

What you need to know first

NZCEL Level 3 General or Academic or equivalent

IELTS score of 5.0 with no score below 4.5 or equivalent

CEFR score of high B1

New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency or Certificate of Refugee Status or appropriate visa

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Education

  • Language Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Employment in positions requiring higher level English communication skills

  • Entry into further tertiary study including Level 4 certificates in various fields