New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General)
This programme will teach you to communicate in most situations with some independence and with ease so as to take part in everyday life, in a workplace and/or for academic study.
Learner independence is encouraged through the use of online and project-based learning which develop generic skills that are transferable to work and study, such as computer skills, time management and team work.
You can also do this programme in two parts, completing the two halves of the programme at different times, if this fits better with your requirements.
You will develop core language skills.
Graduates of this qualification will have the English language skills to:
- Understand the main points and key details in of spoken English in familiar contexts
- Speak clearly and easily to talk about personal ideas and to keep a conversation going
- Read and understand a range of texts on familiar topics; scan, locate and gather information to complete a task
- Write in a way that is easy to understand with clearly explained ideas and with reasonable accuracy.
Campus Information
Nelson campus
Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You will be taught and supported in your studies by experienced, industry-savvy tutors and support staff from a wide range of countries. The NMIT staff professional development programme means your learning experience is current with international best practice.
The programs are developed in consultation, and delivered in partnership, with local companies, organizations and industries. You will meet and be taught by experts from your future profession. In many programmes you will experience placements that give you a taste of your new career.
PSW Opportunity
Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)
- Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
- Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ
Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:
- Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
- Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)
Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)
- Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
- Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)
Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)
- Duration: 3 years
- Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand
- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.
- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.
- Not allowed for part time students.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Certificate and Diploma Programmes (Equivalent entry to New Zealand NCEA Level 1 or 2)
Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
Degree Programmes
(Equivalent entry to New Zealand NCEA Level 3
Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
Certificate at Level 3
General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5.
Certificate at Level 4
General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.
Certificate or Diploma at Level 5
Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.
Certificate or Diploma at Level 6, Diploma or degree at Level 7, Graduate Certificate or Diploma at Level 7
Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.
Post-graduate Diploma or Post-graduate Certificate at Level 8, Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8, Master’s Degree at Level 9, Doctoral Degree at Level 10
Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.
- Course Code: NZ1882
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
8320 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A
Similar Programs
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
- New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)