New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4) (Academic)

Learn the language skills needed to communicate independently and effectively in familiar and some less familiar situations with fluency and flexibility in everyday/social/community, workplace and/or academic English language contexts.

This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2.

This programme uses blended delivery – combining in person and online learning.

This programme runs for 19 weeks each year, including 2 holiday weeks.

Per week, your learning will include approximately:

Class Time

20 hrs

Lectures, tutorials and/or online recordings, practicals and builds, timetable set by your lecturer.

Study Time

14 hrs

Study in your own time.

This programme comprises 60 credits.

Reading Level 4 (15 Credits)

You will learn to read and understand extended or complex texts (fiction and non-fiction) with a large degree of independence on familiar topics.

Writing Level 4 (15 Credits)

You will learn to write coherent texts appropriate to audience and purpose with few linguistic errors for a variety of purposes on familiar topics.

Listening Level 4 (15 Credits)

You will learn to identify main ideas and some key supporting details expressed in extended speech in a range of familiar contexts.

Speaking Level 4 (15 Credits)

You will learn to speak with fluency and with some degree of elaboration in a range of familiar topics.

All learners have access to the full range of the UCOL on-site facilities such as the library, learning hubs, study areas, and computer labs.

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

OR,

equivalent skills and knowledge such as IELTS 5.5. IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).

For all learners already in New Zealand, a diagnostic test may be used to identify the Level at which learners should begin studying.

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

OR,

equivalent skills and knowledge such as IELTS 5.5. IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).

For all learners already in New Zealand, a diagnostic test may be used to identify the Level at which learners should begin studying.

The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Universal College of Learning is accredited to teach it.

Successful graduates of the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4) (Academic) can progress to further study at undergraduate level at UCOL or further specialise in the English language with New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 5.

All learners are encouraged to access support and guidance to improve study, research and academic skills.

ILN Refugee English funding

Note that a learner may only be re-enrolled in an ILN Refugee English funded provision for a period of three years. That is, enrolments/re-enrolments of an individual learner (in the same or different qualifications) may be non-consecutive, and the sum total duration of those enrolments/re-enrolments may be up to 36 months).

Recognition of prior learning

Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a learner believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Academic Statute and other relavant policies and procedures.

Application checklist

It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)

• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)

• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme

• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).