New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)
Language & Literature
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Extend your English language skills for further academic study with this Level 4 certificate. Delivered in a blended format, it prepares learners for diploma or degree-level courses, improving skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in an academic context.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Windermere Campus, Tauranga
Core skills this course teaches
Achieve English proficiency for academic study
Learn the language skills required to communicate independently and effectively in familiar and less-familiar academic situations with fluency and flexibility.
Meet English language entry for higher education
Attain a level of English (mid B2 CEFR or IELTS 5.5) that typically meets entry requirements for diploma and degree programmes at Levels 6 and 7.
Develop key academic communication skills
Demonstrate proficiency in academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening to support further study and employment involving English communication.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) is designed for learners who wish to pursue further academic study where English is the language of instruction. The programme develops the language skills necessary to communicate fluently and flexibly in academic environments, enabling students to meet the English language entry requirements for diploma and degree courses. Delivered in a blended learning mode, this course includes two days per week in-class (Tuesdays and Thursdays), with the remainder of learning completed online for increased flexibility. Graduates will be able to operate independently in familiar and less-familiar academic scenarios.
Course Content
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
- Listening
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)
IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent
If English requirements not met: interview and placement assessment with NZCEL tutors
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Academic Preparation
Future employment opportunities might be
Employment in roles requiring interpersonal communication in English
Team-based roles involving written records and reports
Jobs requiring understanding and interaction with context-specific academic texts
Known for hands-on, industry-aligned education, Toi Ohomai focuses on giving learners real skills that lead to real outcomes. With strong employer connections, supportive teaching, and clear pathways across certificates, diplomas, and degrees, it’s a place where learning stays relevant and confidence grows over time. Programmes span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.