New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General)
New Zealand Institute of Education
Subject area
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Qualification
Duration
18 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification is intended for learners of English as an additional language who wish to increase their English language proficiency for general communication.
Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate independently and effectively in familiar and some less familiar situations with fluency and flexibility in community/societal settings.
This qualification allows the community to recognise the proficiency level at which the graduate can use English for social and transactional purposes.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
This programme is open for applicants who have completed the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) Level 3, or Applicants who have completed a placement test and are assessed at a Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Low B2 level. Assessment to establish the CEFR level is done by a pre-entry test and pre-entry interview - the Oxford online test and/or written placement test and interview by HOD English or senior teaching staff. The Oxford test results are given a CEFR level from Oxford University Press.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
18 Weeks
Tuition Fees
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
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National Graduate Outcomes
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 69 33 82
Phone: (09) 4896205
Fax: (09) 4896209
Email: info@nzie.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nzie.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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