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English Language

The Wintec English language programmes are ideal for migrants and refugee, who wish to improve their opportunities in both work and study in New Zealand.

Students enter the programmes at a level that best corresponds to their current capability, and can progress all the way through the New Zealand Certificates in English Language. Students have the opportunity to take the IELTS, OET and Cambridge First exams, and following completion can continue on to study are Wintec or beyond, across a large array of programmes.

Our Programmes

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 1)

18 weeks
Level 1
Fees-free* for NZ permanent residents and citizens
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
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)

18 weeks
Level 2
Fees-free* for NZ permanent residents and citizens
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
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 (Applied) (Level 3)

One semester
Level 3
Fees-free* for NZ permanent residents and citizens
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
This programme is for those needing more advanced skills 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 employment context.

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

18 weeks
Level 3
Fees-free* for NZ permanent residents and citizens
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
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)

One semester
Level 4
Fee free for NZ permanent residents and citizens
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
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 (Employment) (Level 4)

One semester
Level 4
Fees-free* for NZ permanent residents and citizens
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
Students in this programme will develop oral and written language skills needed to communicate independently and effectively in a range of workplace settings, and will expand their face-to-face, independent, and online learning study skills.

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

18 weeks
Level 5
Fees-free* for NZ permanent residents and citizens
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
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.

Professional Programmes / Short Courses

Exam Preparation for Cambridge B2 First English (FCE)

$341.53 (domestic students), $791.69 (international students)
Hamilton City Campus
To be confirmed
This course will help students prepare for the FCE exam, and will cover: Test overview, practice in four skills, personalised feedback, tips and advice.

Exam Preparation for Occupational English Test (OET)

$341.53 (domestic students), $791.69 (international students)
Hamilton City Campus
To be confirmed
This is an intensive course designed as preparation for the Occupational English Test (OET).

IELTS Preparation

9 weeks
$341.53
Hamilton City Campus
To be confirmed
Students in this programme will improve their language skills in preparation for sitting the IELTS examinations, both General Training and Academic. This programme provides an English language pathway into further study at Wintec, or for other IELTS purposes.

Pathway English

12 weeks
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2020
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.

Summer School English

Six weeks
Hamilton City Campus
December 2019 - Feb 2020
A 6-week full time English course to help students improve their fluency, build their confidence, and improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. 20 hours per week.

IELTS

IELTS assesses all English skills including  reading, writing, listening and speaking, and is designed to reflect how students will use English at study, at work, and at play, in their new life abroad.

Wintec is a testing location for the IELTS test in Hamilton.

Wintec also offers an IELTS preparation course to help students prepare for the test.

Cambridge English Exams

Wintec is an authorised centre to offer Cambridge English Language assessments. Click here to find out more about the Cambridge English Exam, and book a test. If students are interested in the Cambridge English Exam Preparation course, click here to find out more and book a place.

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Occupational English Test (OET)

Wintec is an official testing venue for Occupational English Test (OET). OET is the leading English language test specifically designed for healthcare professionals. Click here to find out about our OET preparation course.

The OET test:

  • Is designed to test the English language proficiency of health professionals in 12 specific fields
  • Is valid and reliable, developed and revised by subject experts
  • Tests reading, writing, listening and speaking skills using real healthcare scenarios
  • Ensures profession-specific English language skills to safeguard patient safety and quality of care

To register for the test visit: occupationalenglishtest.org and view OET test dates here.

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OET test dates

Test dateRegistration Closing Date
Results publishedProfessions available for this date
Saturday 16 March 2019Wednesday 20 February 2019
at 11.59 pm AEST
at 12.59 pm GMT 		Thursday 4 April 2019
by 5 pm AEST
by 8 am GMT

Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Radiography
Speech Pathology
Veterinary Science

Dentistry
Dietetics
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Saturday 6 April 2019Wednesday 13 March 2019
at 11.59 pm AEST
at 2.59 pm GMT		Friday 3 May 2019
by 5 pm AEST
by 8 am GMT		Dentistry
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Radiography
Saturday 18 May 2019Wednesday 24 April 2019
at 11.59 pm AEST
at 2.59 pm GMT		Thursday 6 June 2019
by 5 pm AEST
by 8 am GMT		Dentistry
Dietetics
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Radiography
Speech Pathology
Veterinary Science
Saturday 15 June 2019Wednesday 22 May 2019
at 11.59 pm AEST
at 2.59 pm GMT 		Thursday 4 July 2019
by 5 pm AEST
by 8 am GMT
Dentistry
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Radiography
Sunday 7 July 2019Wednesday 12 Jun 2019
at 11.59 pm AEST
at 2.59 pm GMT		Thursday 25 July 2019
by 5 pm AEST
by 8 am GMT		Dentistry
Dietetics
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Radiography
Speech Pathology
Veterinary Science
Saturday 3 August 2019Wednesday 10 July 2019 at
11.59 pm AEST
at 2.59 pm GMT		Thursday 22 August 2019
by 5 pm AEST
by 8 am GMT		Dentistry
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Radiography
Saturday 31 August 2019Wednesday 7 August 2019 at
11.59 pm AEST
at 2.59 pm GMT		Thursday 19 September 2019
by 5 pm AEDT
by 6 am GMT		Dentistry
Dietetics
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Radiography
Speech Pathology
Veterinary Science
Saturday 21 September 2019Wednesday 28 August 2019
at 11.59 pm AEDT
at 1.59 pm GMT		Friday 11 October 2019
by 5 pm AEDT
by 6 am GMT		Dentistry
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Radiography
Sunday 13 October 2019Wednesday 18 September 2019
at 11.59 pm AEDT
at 12.59 pm GMT		Thursday 31 October 2019
by 5 pm AEDT
by 6 am GMT		Dentistry
Dietetics
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Radiography
Speech Pathology
Veterinary Science
Saturday 9 November 2019Wednesday 16 October 2019 at
11.59 pm AEDT
at 12.59 pm GMT		Thursday 28 November 2019
by 5 pm AEDT
by 6 am GMT		Dentistry
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Radiography
Saturday 30 November 2019Wednesday 6 November 2019
at 11.59 pm AEST
at 2.59 pm GMT		Thursday 19 December
2019 by 5 pm AEST
by 8 am GMT		Dentistry
Dietetics
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Radiography
Speech Pathology
Veterinary Science

*Closing dates: registrations close three weeks before the test date.

For a list of all OET test dates see the following:

OET Occupational English Test dates pdf, 102 KB

Pathways

English language pathway diagram

Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.

About the faculty

The Centre for Languages provides English programmes at all levels for students for whom English is a second or other language.

Permanent residents, new migrants and international students from a number of different countries, and spanning the ages of 16 to 80, take part in these programmes.

A priority for the centre has been to facilitate access to learning by making programmes as flexible as possible. This flexibility includes:

  • The use of ICT, multimedia and on-line resources
  • The incorporation of special interest topics
  • Academic, vocational and survival language options
  • ​Development of supported learning pathways into mainstream studies

Prospectus (course guide)

The Wintec Prospectus (otherwise known as a course guide) outlines everything you need to know about Wintec. It contains information about the Wintec campuses, student life, and the programmes that are on offer.

Access your copy of the Wintec Prospectus

The Wintec Prospectus (course guide) is available by downloading the file - click on a document below to access the file. Alternatively, to request a copy via email or the post, please complete the form below.

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