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English Language

Learn the English language at Wintec to feel at home, find a job, or study further in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We work with you to ensure you enter a level that best suits your needs and support you while you move through all the New Zealand Certificates in the English Language. Following completion, you can continue on to study across a large array of programmes.

As an authorised International English language testing centre, we provide academic and general IELTS, including OET exams, to ensure you have the confidence to excel in the classroom and workplace.

Explore our programmes below and find your way at Wintec.

 

Tanentoa, Wintec English language student

"I am so glad I chose to study with Wintec. The environment feels very safe and the teachers are very supportive and patient."

View English language programmes

Pathway English

17 weeks
Fees-free* for New Zealand residents and citizens
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
This part-time programme will develop students' English language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing so they can begin to communicate in everyday situations.

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Foundation) (Level 1)

17 weeks
Level 1
Fees-free for New Zealand residents and citizens (usually $4,372)*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
Students in this programme will be introduced to four English language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking, and begin to use and understand simple English for everyday situations. Students will also be introduced to online learning.

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 1)

17 weeks
Level 1
Fees-free for New Zealand residents and citizens (usually $4,372)*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
This programme is for those who wish to further develop communication skills and English skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2)

17 weeks
Level 2
Fees-free for New Zealand residents and citizens (usually $4,372)*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
In this programme students will learn language and communication skills at a low intermediate level. Students will develop oral and written English skills to help them use and understand English for familiar situations at Wintec and in New Zealand, and will develop their face-to-face and online learning study skills.

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)

17 weeks
Level 3
Fees-free for New Zealand residents and citizens (usually $4,372)*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
This programme is for those wanting to gain skills needed for tertiary study, training or work in New Zealand. Students will develop oral and written English language skills to understand and use more complex language in an academic or workplace context.

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

17 weeks
Level 4
Fees-free for New Zealand residents and citizens (usually $4,372)*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
This programme will prepare students for higher tertiary study or training in New Zealand. Students will enhance oral and written English language skills to understand and use more complex language in academic contexts and for most situations in wider life. This programme is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) mid B2.

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

17 weeks
Level 5
Fees-free for New Zealand residents and citizens (usually $4,372)*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
This programme will prepare students for higher level study, training or employment in New Zealand. Students will consolidate oral and written English language skills to use and understand complex English for a wide range of situations, and will expand their face-to-face, independent, and online learning study skills.

Upcoming events

  • Career Choices Day - City Campus

    Do you need some support working out where your interests could take you? At Career Choices Day, we will help you to discover careers that match your strengths and the study pathway options at Wintec that can take you there.

  • Career Choices Day - Rotokauri Campus

    Do you need some support working out where your interests could take you? At Career Choices Day, we will help you to discover careers that match your strengths and the study pathway options at Wintec that can take you there.

  • 9-to-5: The Musical

    Te Kawau Toi | Wintec Music and Performing Arts students present 9-to-5: The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick.