New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 4)
Language & Literature
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
A full-time, one-semester programme designed to help learners improve English language skills for independent and effective communication in community and societal settings. Suitable for intermediate to upper intermediate English speakers.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Windermere Campus, Tauranga
Core skills this course teaches
Communicate independently and effectively in English
Learners will be able to communicate with fluency and flexibility in both familiar and less-familiar situations in community or societal contexts.
Demonstrate proficiency at a CEFR mid B2 level
Achieve English language skills at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) mid B2, suitable for general communication needs.
Engage in interpersonal communication for employment
Apply English language skills for roles involving team interaction, writing transactional exchanges, records, reports, letters, and understanding general context-specific texts.
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides learners the opportunity to increase their English language proficiency for general communication. Delivered using a blended learning model, with two days per week in class and remaining learning online, it helps learners communicate independently and effectively in both familiar and less-familiar situations. Graduates gain skills equivalent to the CEFR mid B2 level, supporting employment and further academic opportunities.
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)
English Language Proficiency placement test
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Roles requiring interpersonal communication
Jobs involving reading and understanding general texts
Positions requiring the ability to write transactional exchanges, records, reports, and letters
Team-based work environments
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.