New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5)

Language & Literature

A course by

Wintec

This Level 5 certificate prepares students for higher-level study or employment in New Zealand by consolidating oral and written English skills and building advanced academic communication strategies.

NZ$3,890

inc GST

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NZQA Level 5 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton

It will take a total of 17 weeks

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Use complex English language skills

Demonstrate the ability to use and understand complex English in spoken and written contexts for a variety of academic and workplace situations.

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Academic listening and speaking

Confidently listen and respond in academic environments and participate in effective spoken communication, including presentations and discussions.

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Critical reading and comprehension

Read and analyse complex, context-specific texts; understand and process key information in academic and professional settings.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) enables students to use and understand complex English language for a wide range of academic, professional, and social situations. The programme develops advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities, and equips students with the study skills needed for successful participation in independent and online learning environments. Graduates will be able to meet English language requirements for further study, including most postgraduate programmes in New Zealand.

Course Content

  • Listening (Academic, Level 5)
  • Speaking (Academic, Level 5)
  • Reading (Academic, Level 5)
  • Writing (Academic, Level 5)
  • Face-to-face, independent, and online learning study skills
  • Complex oral and written communication for a range of situations

What you need to know first

Age 16 years or older

NZCEL (Academic) (Level 4), or equivalent

IELTS score of 6.0 across all bands, or equivalent

Placement test and/or selection interview may be required

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Education

  • Professional/Academic English

  • Global Employment

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Positions requiring complex interpersonal communication

  • Roles requiring understanding of complex, context-specific texts

  • Jobs requiring high-level written and spoken communication