New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (General)
Language & Literature
A course by
UCOL
Develop your English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for everyday life, work, or academic purposes. Suitable for those aiming to progress to tertiary education or improve their IELTS/TOEFL score.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
UCOL Manawatū, Palmerston North
It will take a total of 19 weeks
This course requires 34 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Develop English reading skills for everyday texts
Read and understand a range of texts on familiar topics and provide appropriate responses.
Write coherent and accurate texts
Write comprehensible, connected texts for familiar and predictable purposes with reasonable linguistic accuracy.
Understand spoken English in extended interactions
Listen to and understand the main points and key supporting details in extended oral interactions on a variety of topics.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (General) at UCOL is designed to help learners advance their English language proficiency in preparation for further study or work. The programme covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking, helping students communicate with independence and fluency in a range of everyday, workplace, and academic contexts. This course is suitable for learners with prior English study, including those who have achieved NZCEL Level 2 or equivalent, and prepares students for undergraduate studies or further English specialisation.
Course Content
- Reading Level 3 General: Reading, understanding, and responding to texts on familiar topics.
- Writing Level 3 General: Writing comprehensible, connected texts for familiar purposes with linguistic accuracy.
- Listening Level 3 General: Understanding main points and supporting detail in conversations and interviews.
- Speaking Level 3 General: Speaking with coherence, fluency, and confidence on familiar topics.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2)
Equivalent skills and knowledge such as IELTS 4.5 (single IELTS Test Report Form)
Diagnostic test for placement (for learners already in New Zealand)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language Training
Future employment opportunities might be
Improved eligibility for roles requiring English proficiency
Preparation for further academic study
Active participation in social, community, and workplace English contexts