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

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Locations and dates

Nelson:

17 February 2025

14 July 2025
Length

16 weeks (plus 2 weeks study break)
Total credits

60
Fees

2025: $3,060 plus $132 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies (2024; $2.05 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

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National qualification code

NZ1883

This certificate prepares you for studies at level 6 for a certificate or diploma or, level 7 for a diploma, degree, or graduate certificate.

On successful completion of this level you will be able to:

Write a text under test conditions in English for an academic purpose
Deliver an oral presentation in English for an academic purpose
Demonstrate understanding of a spoken text and process information in English for an academic purpose
Write a crafted text for a specified audience using researched material in English for an academic purpose
Read and process information in English for an academic purpose

Need to improve your IELTS score?
Completion of this programme can help you gain entry into other NMIT programmes that require an IELTS score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5. At NMIT we test your English language skills when you arrive, so we can get you started at the best level for your learning. If you qualify for this Level 4 programme, you could be up to speed in just 16 weeks (plus study break/s). Please see the NZQA English Proficiency Outcomes(external link) for details on NZ Certificate in English Language and IELTS equivalent qualifications.

Need to improve your IELTS score?

Completion of this programme can help you gain entry into other NMIT programmes that require an IELTS score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5. At NMIT we test your English language skills when you arrive, so we can get you started at the best level for your learning.
If you qualify for this Level 4 programme, you could be up to speed in just 16 weeks (plus study break/s).
Please see the NZQA English Proficiency Outcomes(external link) for details on NZ Certificate in English Language and IELTS equivalent qualifications.

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