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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 3)
EL2603
Summary
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.
This programme is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) low B2.
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Note: no value in the pre/co-requisite columns means there are no pre/co-requisites for that module.
Group A: Academic context modules
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANG360 | Level 3 (Academic) - Listening | 3 | 15 | LANG351 LANG352 LANG353 | |
| LANG361 | Level 3 (Academic) -Speaking | 3 | 15 | LANG350 LANG352 LANG353 | |
| LANG362 | Level 3 (Academic) - Reading | 3 | 15 | LANG350 LANG351 LANG353 | |
| Level 3 (Academic) - Writing | 3 | 15 | LANG350 LANG351 LANG352 |
Career/further opportunities
Graduates of the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 3) will have the English language skills to work in positions that require:
- Participation in face-to-face interpersonal communication
- Response to basic, context-specific texts
- Production of simple, context-specific record-keeping
This certificate builds on the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) and can lead to:
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Employment) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)
This certificate facilitates meeting the language requirements for other study or training programmes/courses at New Zealand Qualifications Framework Level 4 or below.
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Entry criteria
General admission
a) Candidates must be 16 years or older.
b) Candidates must have achieved NZCEL (General) (Level 3); or
c) Have achieved an overall IELTS score of 5.0 with no individual band score lower than 4.5, or equivalent; or
d) Candidates must take
part in a selection interview and will be required to take a placement test to determine their current English Language level and learning goals.
Selection criteria
Candidates must demonstrate a reasonable chance of success in the programme.
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Pathways
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Your first day
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