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Types of courses & study levels

ICA offers a range of NZQA-recognised qualifications across multiple levels — typical categories on their website and provider pages include:

English language certificates (e.g., NZ Certificates in English Language) — Levels 3, 4, 5.
Certificates & Diplomas in Computing/IT, Engineering (e.g., civil/electrical/electronics), Business and related applied areas.
Pathway/Foundation programmes that can prepare students for study at universities (partnerships or articulation arrangements may exist — check latest pathway info for each programme).

Highlights & strengths (student perspective)

NZQA accredited: Recognised qualifications and regulated by NZQA.
Practical, employment-focused training: Emphasis on hands-on skills in IT and engineering and small class sizes.
English support: Multiple levels of English language certificates to help international students improve academic/workplace English.
Pathway opportunities: Foundation and pathway arrangements that can lead to further tertiary study (confirm current articulation partners).
Student community & intakes: Active international student cohort and regular intakes promoted on social channels (useful for intake planning).

Latest updates

December 2025 intake promotions: ICA posted recent 2025 intake information for programmes such as the Diploma in Civil Engineering — indicates active recruitment for engineering diplomas and practical programmes for late-year intakes. (social post).
Website & EER: ICA’s main site includes an EER (External Evaluation and Review) link and course updates — look there for the latest accreditation and quality-review documents.

Practical advice for international applicants

Check NZQA status: Confirm the specific programme’s NZQA status and level on ICA’s site or NZQA registry before applying.
Confirm delivery mode & timetable: Some practical programmes require on-campus attendance; get course timetables and mode in writing from admissions.
Scholarships & fees: Ask ICA admissions for current international fees, scholarship availability and conditional terms (many scholarships are for students paying international fees).
Visa & living: Use the official NZ immigration website and ICA’s “Studying in New Zealand” guidance pages to plan visas, health insurance and living costs.

English

Certificate in English Language (Level 4) The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) targets ESL (English as Second Language) learners who intend to participate in further mainstream education in New Zealand. The programme aims to provide the learners with the language skills and knowledge necessary to communicate in a range of academic situations, in order to succeed in further academic programmes from the National Qualifications Framework (Level 5 or above). The course is equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) mid B2. The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) will focus on the development of the four language skills – reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Each of these skills will be presented and developed in conjunction with vocabulary and grammar learning.