New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4) (Academic)
Language & Literature
A course by
UCOL
Gain the English language skills needed to study at diploma or degree level with this Level 4 academic certificate. Improve fluency, flexibility, and independence in reading, writing, listening, and speaking English.
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
Read and comprehend extended texts
Demonstrate the ability to read and understand extended or complex texts with a large degree of independence on familiar topics.
Write effective texts for different purposes
Write coherent texts appropriate to the audience and purpose, with few linguistic errors, for a variety of familiar topics.
Understand spoken English in academic and community settings
Identify main ideas and key supporting details expressed in extended speech across familiar contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4) (Academic) at UCOL supports learners to develop independent and effective communication skills for familiar and some less familiar situations with fluency and flexibility, preparing them for academic study at diploma or degree level. The qualification is at a level comparable to CEFR B2 and features blended delivery, combining in-person and online learning. Students build their reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities to confidently participate in everyday, workplace, and academic contexts.
Course Content
- Reading Level 4: Understand extended or complex texts (fiction and non-fiction) on familiar topics.
- Writing Level 4: Write coherent texts appropriate to audience and purpose, with few errors, for a variety of purposes.
- Listening Level 4: Identify main ideas and key details in extended speech in a range of familiar contexts.
- Speaking Level 4: Speak fluently and with elaboration on a range of familiar topics.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (Applied) OR evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge (e.g., IELTS 5.5 single test form)
Diagnostic test may be required for placement
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language Education