New Zealand Certificate in English Language (LEVEL 1-5 ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES)
Ideal for people learning English as a second language, this course will give students the key skills they need to communicate on an everyday basis and with with a course structure that supports and encourages success.
IPU New Zealand’s Level 1-5 English Language Studies programmes will help you develop your English language competence. You will participate in learner-centred communicative classrooms where each class will focus on one of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Your lecturers will encourage you to produce the language in natural settings and are experienced in developing students to be successful at higher levels of study in New Zealand tertiary environments. Your programme will lead to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language at the level appropriate to your language ability.
Intakes
- Feb
- April
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
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
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME
Graduates will have the communication and technical competence to apply for any industry and/or academic programs at Level 6 or 7 or to cross-credit into the BCIS.
PROFESSIONAL OUTCOME
Graduates will be able to work in senior roles within the tourism and travel sector:
- Tourism operations advisors
- Tour managers
- Business/trade development advisors
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
All international applicants must be able to demonstrate:
Completion of high school curriculum (or proof of academic equivalence with high school graduates);
Appropriate English level, evidenced by an internationally-recognised English test (within two years of application for admission) OR having studied for five years in an English-medium secondary school.
In addition, applicants must meet the specific requirements of their chosen course as outlined below:
To be granted entry to the Graduate Diploma of Contemporary International Studies (GDCIS) or Postgradute Diploma of Contemporary International Studies (PDCIS)
A Bachelors degree or equivalent from a recognised institution with an average of at least 50%.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from high school in your home country
The English proficiency requirements for entry into each level are:
Level 5 = IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with no band score lower than 5.5
Level 4 = IELTS 5.5 or equivalent with no band score lower than 5.0
Level 3 = IELTS 4.5 or equivalent with no band score lower than 4.0
Level 2 = IELTS 3.5 or equivalent with no band score lower than 3.0
Level 1 = IELTS 2.5 or equivalent with no band score lower than 2.0
Students who do not have a recognised English test score will sit a placement test upon arrival and be placed in a level accordingly.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
8360 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A