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  General English Day For people who want to improve their all-round English skills and learn how to communicate effectively. Jump to Content Overview What you will learn Placement & Assessment Outcomes Downloads AT A GLANCE CCEL’s General English (GE) courses are for people who want to improve their all-round English skills and learn how to communicate effectively. CCEL offers GE at 6 levels from beginner to advanced. GE courses include, speaking, listening, reading and writing lessons and vocabulary and grammar development. Courses are intensive, have regular testing and a focus on student progress. General English is available full-time for all students and part-time for students 18 years or older. CCEL is currenly offering a limited number of scholarships for General English 10 week courses at CCEL. For futher information, please visit https://ccel.co.nz/about/news/ccel-scholarships START DATES Any Monday (or Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday) COURSE LENGTH 2-50 weeks HOURS PER WEEK Full time - 20 + 3 hours eLearning (Mon - Fri 12:00pm - 4:30pm ) / part time - 15 hours per week (Mon - Fri 12:00pm - 3:15pm LEVELS AVAILABLE Beginner to Advanced (6 Levels). Part-time is only available for students 18 years+. COURSE FEES 2 - 11 weeks: $435 per week full time, $330 per week part time | 12+ weeks: $410 per week full time, $330 per week part time An additional enrolment and materials fee applies. FIND OUT MORE SKILLS FOCUS Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing SUITABLE FOR People who want to improve their all-round English skills and lean how to develop effectively.

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  English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1) For students who want or need Academic English for life or future study Jump to Content Overview What you will learn Placement & Assessment Outcomes Downloads AT A GLANCE CCEL’s EAP1 courses are for students who want Academic English for their own interest or purpose or need Academic English for further study at a tertiary institution. This course is available Face-to-Face and Online (NZQA-approved). For more information on EAP 1, contact helen.bu@ccel.co.nz START DATES 06 March, 10 July, 23 October 2023 COURSE LENGTH 12 Weeks HOURS PER WEEK Full time - 20 + 3 hours eLearning + 5 hours per week of optional Independent Learning LEVELS AVAILABLE Intermediate to Advanced (Classes may be mixed levels depending on student numbers.) COURSE FEES 2 - 11 weeks: $435 | 12+ weeks: $410 An additional enrolment and materials fee applies. FIND OUT MORE SUITABLE FOR Students planning to attend university in New Zealand What you will learn The course focuses on academic language and students will: improve their English grammar and vocabulary read more and faster and at a higher level write more and write more correctly – write for exams and write essays improve their Listening – understand a range of native speakers, understand lectures and other students practice speaking in more situations with better pronunciation This course introduces academic skills and students will learn: how to give clear and interesting presentations how to use technology that is used in tertiary study how to write essays and answer exam questions how to take notes from lectures This course introduces study skills and students will: learn how to plan a study timetable learn how to negotiate and express themselves in a tutorial practice new ways of studying and thinking complete projects in groups experience lectures learn where and how to get help learn how to use the library The course focuses on exam preparation and students will: learn about and understand internationally recognised exams learn strategies and skills for exams do exam practice get feedback and extra practice

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  English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP2) For students who want to improve to meet the English language requirements for the University of Canterbury. Also for people who want to develop their academic English skills for tertiary study in an English speaking country Jump to Content Overview What you will learn Placement & Assessment Outcomes Downloads AT A GLANCE CCEL's English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP 2) - pathway course is for students who want to improve their academic English skills for tertiary study in an English speaking country and/or gain direct entry (without IELTS) into CCEL's partner institutions, the University of Canterbury (UC) in Christchurch and Massey University Business School in Auckland. This course is also available Online (NZQA-approved). For more information on EAP 2 Online, please contact helen.bu@ccel.co.nz START DATES 27 March, 26 June, 16 October 2023 COURSE LENGTH 12 weeks HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week in class + 5 hours of monitored self-directed learning LEVELS AVAILABLE Intermediate to Advanced COURSE FEES $5800 (12 week course) An additional enrolment and materials fee applies. FIND OUT MORE SUITABLE FOR Students planning to attend university in New Zealand or in another English-speaking country. What you will learn Academic reading and writing skills Academic vocabulary Skills for understanding lectures Skills for giving presentations Skills for participating in academic discussions Placement Minimum entry levels apply. Placement in an English for Academic Purposes course will depend on level assessment. Please contact us for entry requirements. The CCEL level assessment can be taken overseas before arriving in New Zealand. This course is available Online. Assessment Course assessment is continuous throughout EAP2 and includes tests, assessed presentations and academic essays.

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  IELTS Exam Preparation IELTS courses help to develop and strengthen students’ knowledge and use of academic English, as well as improving their exam skills. Jump to Content Overview What you will learn Placement & Assessment Outcomes Downloads AT A GLANCE Students can prepare for internationally recognised Academic English qualifications by taking IELTS Exam Preparation courses at CCEL. IELTS courses help to develop and strengthen students’ knowledge and use of academic English, as well as improving their exam skills. START DATES Any Monday (or Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday). COURSE LENGTH 5 weeks HOURS PER WEEK Full time - 20 + 3 hours eLearning LEVELS AVAILABLE Intermediate to Advanced (Classes may be mixed levels depending on student numbers.) COURSE FEES 2 - 11 weeks: $435 per week | 12+ weeks: $410 per week An additional enrolment and materials fee applies. FIND OUT MORE SKILLS FOCUS Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing What you will learn The course covers exam topics and strategies including: Listening skills - listening for opinions, main ideas and specific information Speaking skills - giving information, expressing opinions, explaining Reading skills - understanding main ideas, specific information and opinions Writing skills - presenting information, describing processes, presenting points of view

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  CELTA CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a highly-regarded internationally recognised qualification awarded by Cambridge English Jump to Content Overview What you will learn Placement & Assessment Outcomes Downloads AT A GLANCE The CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a highly-regarded internationally recognised qualification awarded by Cambridge English. It is for native or near native (equivalent to IELTS 7.5 or above) English speakers who have little or no previous English language teaching experience. It is also ideal for more experienced teachers without an equivalent qualification. START DATES 2022 - Fri 28 October // 2023 - Mon 09 January COURSE LENGTH 4 weeks HOURS PER WEEK 40+ LEVELS AVAILABLE Native (or near native) speakers of English (IELTS 7.5 or equivalent) COURSE FEES 4 Weeks: $3,050 What you will learn About learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context Language analysis and awareness Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing Planning for the effective teaching of adult learners of English Planning and resources for different contexts Developing teaching skills and professionalism Candidates will participate in input sessions, plan lessons, research and complete four written assignments, undertake teaching practice on classes of adult students, receive feedback about teaching practice and observe experienced teachers. CELTA is a very intensive course and the focus is on acquiring practical skills in a supportive environment. Placement Applications and selection are continuous, and are processed as they arrive. Don't miss out on your preferred course by applying late. Depending on the number of participants, there may be a waiting list. Applications received less than one week before a course may not be accepted. Candidates are selected by means of an application form, a pre-interview task and/or an interview in person (or by phone/Skype for applicants outside of Christchurch) Click the Download tab for the CELTA application form and pre-interview task OR Email study@ccel.co.nz to request the application documents. Please forward completed applications to: CELTA Application, CCEL, PO Box 31212, Christchurch 8444, New Zealand Or study@ccel.co.nz Please note, all successful applicants will be police vetted (this is a legal requirement for anyone who may have contact with students under the age of 18). Successful applicants will be expected to complete the Cambridge pre-course task (in a number of sittings) before the start of their course. Assessment To meet the assessment requirements candidates are required to attend the course and teach for six hours on practice classes, observe experienced teachers teaching adult learners for a total of six hours, and maintain and submit a portfolio of all course work including assignments, lesson plans and feedback. The assessment is continuous and integrated. The course is internally assessed and externally moderated by an external assessor appointed by Cambridge.