This programme is for those wanting to gain the skills needed for tertiary study, training, and/or working in New Zealand. At this level, students will develop their oral and written English language skills, using more complex language in situations and environments such as an academic or workplace context. 

 

Summary

This programme is for those wanting to gain the skills needed for tertiary study, training, and/or working  in New Zealand. At this level, students will develop their oral and written English language skills, using more complex language in situations and environments such as an academic or workplace context. 

 

This programme is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) high B1.

 

Career/further opportunities

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

• Participation in face-to-face communication

• Responsd to written instructions and informational texts

• Production of simple, context-specific record-keeping 

 

This certificate builds on the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2) and can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3). 

This certificate facilitates meeting the language requirements for other study or training programmes/courses at New Zealand Qualifications Framework Level 3 or below.