Program Overview

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

Overview

This qualification is for learners of English as an additional language who want to understand, speak, read, and write English for further study. Improve your spoken and written English in an academic context. Develop your ability to read or listen to an academic text and communicate its meaning. Benefit from a social and supportive learning environment.

Program Details

Level

4

International Start Dates

• 23/02/2026
• 06/07/2026

Duration

17 weeks, full-time

Domestic Fees

$2,412 (indicative for 2025 intake)

International Fees

$9,002* (indicative for 2025 intake)

What You Will Learn

• Develop your ability to read academic texts and demonstrate understanding
• Learn how to listen to an oral academic text, communicate its meaning and establish key points
• Improve your spoken English by participating in moderately advanced academic conversations
• Develop your written English and learn how to write detailed and well-developed academic texts

Delivery

This programme is delivered face-to-face. You will be required to attend four on-campus days a week. Learning materials to support in-class activities will be available via Moodle (our online learning platform), which will require you to have a computer and internet access at home.

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of the New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied), or equivalent qualification or experience.
• International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 (Academic) with no lower band score of 5.0 or equivalent, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.