New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)
Language & Literature
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Enhance your upper-intermediate academic English for study or professional purposes. Prepares you for advanced tertiary programmes or further academic English study. Available to both domestic and international students.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 17 weeks
This course requires 32 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Comprehend complex spoken and written information
Understand main ideas and key supporting details of complex spoken and written materials on both familiar and unfamiliar academic topics.
Take part in sustained academic conversation
Participate effectively in extended spoken conversations in academic contexts.
Produce complex academic texts
Write detailed, well-developed, and complex academic texts for a variety of academic purposes.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) is ideal for upper-intermediate English speakers seeking to further develop their English for professional or academic contexts. The qualification is nationally recognised and prepares learners for advanced study in New Zealand or onward transfer to other academic institutions. You'll learn from patient, supportive teachers in small groups, engage in native speaker interactions, and acquire essential study skills. Both full-time and part-time options are available, with delivery on campus in Dunedin or Auckland.
Course Content
- Understanding main ideas and supporting details in complex spoken and written texts
- Participating effectively in sustained academic conversations
- Writing detailed and complex academic texts
- Developing study skills through self-directed and group work
- Exposure to conversational practice with native speakers and guest lecturers
- Academic vocabulary and grammar enhancement
- Listening and reading comprehension for academic topics
What you need to know first
Upper-intermediate level of English (tested on entry, may be placed at alternate level than applied for)
OR New Zealand University Entrance
OR Academic IELTS 5.5 (in one test completed in last two years)
OR Acceptable alternative internationally recognised English proficiency evidence
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Enhanced eligibility for roles requiring advanced English communication
Preparation for professional employment in English-speaking environments
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