New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)

This programme is for those needing more advanced skills for tertiary study, training or work in New Zealand. Students will develop oral and written English language skills to understand and use more complex language in an academic or employment context.

This programme is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) low B2.

 

Summary

This programme is for those needing more advanced skills for tertiary study, training or work in New Zealand. Students will develop oral and written English language skills to understand and use more complex language in an academic or employment context

 

This programme is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) low B2.

 

Career/further opportunities

Graduates of the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) will have the English language skills to work in positions that require:

  • Participation in face-to-face interpersonal communication

  • Response to basic, context-specific texts

  • Production of simple, context-specific record-keeping

 

This certificate builds on the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) and can lead to:

  • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 4)

  • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Employment) (Level 4)

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

 

This certificate facilitates meeting the language requirements for other study or training programmes/courses at New Zealand Qualifications Framework Level 4 or below.