New Zealand Certificate In Te Reo Maori (Second Language Immersion) Level 2
This Level is the first part of a 36-week programme, New Zealand Certificate In Te Reo Maori (Rumaki Reo Rua) Level 2.
This is an interactive bilingual beginner’s level Maori language programme. This programme level will introduce the learner to conversational Maori language and basic tikanga Maori.
If you want to learn some basic Maori language, this is the perfect place to start at Level 1. Whether you want to use Te Reo Maori at home with the kids or in the workplace, this interactive programme will have you speaking with confidence in no time.
You will start with how to correctly pronounce M?ori words, names and place names. We’ll teach you basic greetings and how to introduce yourself, as well as how to understand and follow tikanga (protocols). Our kaiako are experienced with teaching beginners, and you’ll be with other tauira (students) who have the same aspirations to learn our indigenous language.
Te Reo Maori has become a part of the educational landscape of Aotearoa. Past graduates have been newsreaders, public figures, teachers, school principals and businesspeople - many who have advanced to higher levels of study in Te Reo Maori.
You will learn:
pronunciation
introductions
basic vocabulary
basic sentence structures
tikanga (customs and protocols)
You will know how to:
correctly pronounce Maori words, names and place names
use basic greetings and introduce yourself
understand and follow tikanga (protocols)
perform some songs
use Maori words with confidence
understand basic sentence structures.
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive the following qualification:
New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Maori (Second Language) Level 2
You must complete both Level 1 and Level 2 to receive the qualification. You will automatically be enrolled into Level 2 once you enrol into this course.
Campus Information
Queenstown Campus
Level 2, Dart House Remarkables Park Town Centre Hawthorne Drive Queenstown
Gore Campus
Freepost 62686 PO Box 232 Kakapo Street Gore 9710
Telford
498 Owaka Highway Balclutha 9271 Otago New Zealand
Invercargill Campus
Freepost SIT2LRN Private Bag 90114 133 Tay Street Invercargill, 9840
Intakes
- Feb
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
Te Reo Maori skills will be useful in everyday life in Aotearoa. They will also be great if you work in education, Maori organisations, media or anywhere you deal with the public.
On completion of this programme, graduates will have developed an understanding and knowledge of:
- Correct pronunciation of sounds and words
- Foundational sentence structures, grammar conventions and contextual vocabulary
- Technical knowledge of foundational level Te Reo Maori in selected contexts and develop an emerging respect for Te Reo Maori.
- Foundational level Te Reo Maori to achieve tasks in specified contexts.
- M?ori social organisation, institutions, protocols, and practices
- Knowledge of Learning Navigation methodology
- Awareness of their individual learning styles and the ability to advocate for themselves.
- Participating in events
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
- IELTS test - General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5
- TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE)
- TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14)
- Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill.
- OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
- NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36
- Language Cert - B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than PASS in each skill
- Trinity ISE - ISE I with no less than distinction in any band
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
26000 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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