New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)

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Toi Ohomai

This course extends your English language skills and prepares you for further study in academic settings, meeting English requirements for most diploma and degree courses.

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NZQA Level 4 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Windermere Campus, Tauranga

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Communicate effectively in academic contexts

Demonstrate the language skills required to communicate independently and fluently in both familiar and less-familiar academic situations.

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Develop core academic English competencies

Show proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking at an intermediate to upper-intermediate academic level.

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Prepare for further academic study

Meet English language entry requirements for diploma and degree programmes (Levels 6 and 7).

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) is designed for learners wanting to pursue further academic study in an English language medium. The programme focuses on enhancing language abilities to communicate independently and effectively in familiar and unfamiliar academic situations, with an emphasis on fluency and flexibility. Graduates generally meet the English requirements to enrol in diploma and degree courses at NZQA levels 6 and 7. The programme is comparable to CEFR mid B2 and covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

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

Entry interview if English requirements are not met (includes spoken interview, writing task, reading and listening assessment)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Education

  • Academic English

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Employment involving interpersonal communication

  • Writing records and reports

  • Team communication

  • Context-specific academic interactions