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

  • Certificate

Do you want to build your English language skills for further study or to improve your work prospects?

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Intake Months
Feb, Jul, Sep
Domestic Fees
$3,300 per year
International Fees
$9,188 per year

About this course

This English programme is applied in an academic context, and designed to further develop your English language and study skills in preparation for further study in a specific field.

Unitec employs the latest teaching practices, uses collaborative learning spaces, and provides a true campus and community experience, so you'll be prepared for success in a range of subjects:

  • Foundation and Bridging Education
  • Animal Management and Welfare
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Building and Carpentry
  • Business
  • Computing and Information Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Landscape and Garden Design
  • Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
  • Social Work and Community Development
Is this the right level for me?

If you're not sure, feel free to take this free online test to help you determine what English programme to apply for. Alternatively, simply apply and we can move you into the right programme after you sit the placement test (if required).

Where to from here?

Most students who successfully complete this programme can move into the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4), as well as any Unitec programme that requires IELTS 5.5, including most Level 4 Certificates.

Please note: International students who graduate will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

  1. To be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins
  2. A New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) or equivalent, IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 5.0 with no band lower than 4.5, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Study locations

Mt Albert

Career pathways

- Improve your English for work in a professional field or continue your studies.