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Southern Institute of Technology

Auckland , North Island ,New Zealand

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

India 60% average across 4 academic subjects (excluding Hindi or local language). English mark should be a minimum of 60%
 
75% average across 4 academic subjects (excluding Hindi or local language). 
  • 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