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.

(Maximum class size: 25 students)

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

TBC

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

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Offshore International Students

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.