Why Study English Language General Level 3 at NMIT?

The programme is useful for students who want to develop practical English rather than simply prepare for an English-language test.

NMIT specifically focuses on helping students:

• Communicate more independently
• Participate in everyday conversations
• Understand spoken English
• Read and understand texts
• Develop writing skills
• Communicate in workplace situations
• Prepare for further study
• Develop confidence using English.

The programme also uses online and project-based learning, which helps students develop transferable skills such as:

• Computer skills
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Independent learning

Programme Structure / Subjects

NMIT currently lists four compulsory courses for the General Level 3 programme:

ENL301 – Introduction to Reading and Writing

Compulsory

Introduces the reading and writing skills required for increasingly independent communication.

ENL302 – Introduction to Listening and Speaking

Compulsory

Develops foundational listening and spoken communication skills.

ENL303 – Developing Reading and Writing

Compulsory

Builds on the initial reading and writing skills and develops greater independence.

ENL304 – Developing Listening and Speaking

Compulsory

Further develops listening comprehension and spoken communication.

Together, these courses cover the four major English-language skills:

Reading + Writing + Listening + Speaking.

Main Topics / Learning Areas

Although the programme is not divided into specialist majors, students develop skills in:

Reading

• Understanding written information
• Identifying main ideas
• Understanding context
• Reading with increasing independence

Writing

• Constructing written responses
• Communicating information clearly
• Developing written accuracy
• Writing for familiar contexts

Listening

• Understanding spoken information
• Identifying important details
• Following conversations
• Understanding familiar workplace/community situations

Speaking

• Participating in conversations
• Expressing ideas
• Responding appropriately
• Communicating with greater confidence.

Disciplines / Specialisations

There are no formal specialisations or majors within this certificate.

The programme is a general English-language qualification covering:

• General communication
• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking
• Workplace communication
• Everyday communication
• Basic academic communication.

 Student Support and Facilities

NMIT's English-language area highlights:

• Language Hub
• English-language resources
• Computer software
• Classrooms
• Computers
• Printers
• Library
• Guidance with enrolment
• Individual learning planning
• Teacher support. 

Career / Employment Outcomes

This is primarily a language-development qualification, so students should not view it as a direct professional qualification for a specific occupation.

NMIT states that successful completion can lead to capability for positions requiring:

• Face-to-face interpersonal communication
• Understanding of basic context-specific texts
• Simple context-specific record keeping
• Interaction within a supervised team. 

Fee Paying Student Visa

Immigration New Zealand requires students to meet requirements concerning:

• Offer of place
• Tuition fees
• Living-cost funds
• Genuine study intentions
• Health
• Character
• Insurance
• Ability to leave New Zealand at the end of the stay.