NZ Certificate in English Language - Applied (Level 3)
Fees: $6,000* (*Prices may vary per region)
Campus: Auckland CBD, Online (for off-shore students)
Credits: 60 credits
Duration: 16 weeks + 1 week study break
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Course Overview
This programme is the perfect starting point for your journey into university study or employment in New Zealand. Over 16 weeks of study, you will be exposed to the everyday language for school, work and life. Completing NZCEL 3 (Applied) will directly qualify you for tertiary programmes at level 3 and 4 so you can start your preparation for work. It also prepares and qualifies you directly to the critical and challenging NZCEL4 (Academic) programme, which is a requirement for study at Level 5, 6 and 7.
- 20 class hours per week
- 17.5 hours self-directed per week
- English language scholarships available
What You Will Learn
- Develop general English language skills for academic, community, and employment contexts in New Zealand.
- Improve your listening skills to understand spoken English in various situations.
- Enhance your speaking skills to communicate effectively and confidently.
- Advance your reading skills to comprehend academic texts and other written materials.
- Strengthen your writing skills to produce clear and coherent written work.
- Complete 12 assessments that demonstrate your language proficiency.
- Study 12 Unit Standards to gain credits towards meeting university entrance literacy requirements.
- Achieve greater independence and fluency in using English in diverse environments.
Class Schedule
Auckland CBD
Online
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Entry Requirements
- Gained IELTS (General or Academic score) of 5.0 with no band score lower than 5 or higher in the 2 years before the start of the course
- OR - Oxford Online English test B2, with nothing below B1
- OR - LanguageCert: B1 Achiever or B2 Communicator Pass overall and no less that 25/50 in each skill and a Spoken PASS (ISESOL) in an official LanguageCert test, or Seafield LanguageCert mock test
- OR - Placed in or achieved a pass at Upper Intermediate level at Seafield School of English
- OR - Pearson Test of English score of 35 or more
Onshore International Students
- Onshore international students require a valid visa and insurance to study on the programme.
Offshore International Students
- Offshore international students do not require a visa or insurance.
Student Testimonial
I came to Auckland to study with Seafield and I loved it and the people. It is so much different from my home but I was made to feel really welcome and part of everything. I love living in New Zealand now.
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Student
Online-only option available to any offshore NZCEL4 (Academic) student. Start your path to a New Zealand university today!
Next Steps
Level 4
- Auckland CBD, Online
- 17 weeks
Level 5
- Auckland CBD, Online
- 17 weeks
