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NZSE New Zealand School of Education ( NZSEG )

Auckland , North Island ,New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Studies - Level 3

Out of school and looking for your next step? Then this programme is for you. NZ Certificate in Study and Carer Prep will equip you with the necessary tools to help you pathway into higher studies or employment in heaps of different entry-level roles.  

What You Will Learn:

  • Develop your communication skills
  • Hone in your problem solving and decision making skills
  • Be comfortable with using digital technology for academic purposes
  • Develop goal setting and study and strategies

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

PSW Opportunity

Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)

  • Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
  • Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ

Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:

  • Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
  • Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)

Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)

  • Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
  • Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)

Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)

  • Duration: 3 years
  • Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand

- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.

- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.

- Not allowed for part time students.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 04 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 11000 NZD
    Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
    Application Fee: N/A
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