Learn English language skills for the workplace or further study

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

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Programme highlights

This qualification is for those who want to use English for general purposes or gain entry into level 4 certificates.

You will learn the language skills and knowledge you need to participate in further study in a New Zealand tertiary context.

You will also develop the interpersonal and intercultural skills required to study, work and live in the multicultural environment of New Zealand.

This qualification allows the Aotearoa New Zealand community, employers and educational institutions to recognise the level at which you can use English for general or academic purposes.

Key facts

Start month(s)	February, May, July, October See key dates
Study location(s)	MIT Ōtara
Level	3
Domestic fees	$3,300 (approx.) Click here to see individual course fees
Youth Guarantee (fees-free*)	Available (eligibility criteria applies) Click here to find out more
Programme code	NZ3667

Duration	Full-time for 16 teaching weeks, part-time available. _{The maximum time to complete this programme part-time is 2 years.}
Study method	Full-time, Part-time
Credits	60
International fees	NZD$5,360 (approx.)
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*)	Not available Click here to find out more
Qualification leads to	New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry criteria

Hold an NZCEL Level 3 General or Academic or equivalent; or
Have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0, with no scores below 4.5, or equivalent; or
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) score of high B1.

The applicant’s previous English learning experience and their current educational /learning goals will be established in a career conversation. A placement test and a writing sample will be collected prior to the career conversation. An assessment of the applicant’s level in speaking and listening will be determined during the conversation, and placement in the correct programme will be done accordingly.

General requirements

Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident; or
Hold a Certificate of Refugee Status and provide evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment; or
Have an appropriate visa.

Provisional entry

Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements for a programme or training scheme may be eligible to be enrolled. Such decisions must consider any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School. Students who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements may also be eligible to be enrolled in exceptional circumstances where they can demonstrate capability for study at the required level. Such decisions must consider any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School.

International students

Test your English level to help you plan.

Take our free online English test to get a basic indication of your English level. This will help you understand what programmes you can apply for and what preparation you may require before you start your programme of study.

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Programme structure

You will need to complete the below four courses (60 credits):

843.325 Academic reading and writing skills (15 credits)

Read and understand a range of moderately complex written texts independently, and write a coherent text under test conditions.

843.326 Applied academic reading and writing (15 credits)

Read and understand a range of moderately complex written texts, and write a clear, connected text in an academic context.

844.331 Notetaking and presentations (15 credits)

This course will enable you to understand the main points and some specific details of moderately complex spoken monologues and to participate with some confidence in sustained spoken discourse on reasonably familiar topics relevant to an academic context.

844.332 Academic discussions (15 credits)

This course will enable you to understand and participate in moderately complex spoken interaction in an academic context.

Key dates and timetables

To find the key dates and timetables of this programme, please view the english and ielts calendar.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this certificate will have the English language skills to work in positions that require more complex language.

Further training or study

This certificate builds on the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3).

Graduates may progress to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic), or gain entry to certificate programmes that have an entry requirement of 5.5 IELTS, particularly in baking, culinary and hospitality, engineering and trades, and business administration.

MIT is becoming Te Pūkenga

Vocational education in Aotearoa is changing to better meet the needs of learners like you.

As part of this transformational change, MIT will next year become fully part of Te Pūkenga, a national network delivering skills training in a wide range of locations throughout Aotearoa. This means that while you’re applying with MIT now, from Semester 1, 2023 when you enrol you’ll become a Te Pūkenga learner.

The new system has the success and wellbeing of learners at its heart, and a review of all programmes is currently underway to help support this, including the programme that you’ve enrolled with. The aim is to make qualifications more portable, consistent and closely aligned with the needs of industry, and more in tune with where the world is headed.

As the programme review is ongoing, the courses outlined may be liable to change over time. Rest assured that we’ll notify you of any material changes to delivery that might impact what you’re studying, where you’re studying or the ways you’re learning.

_{Information is correct as at 21 April 2022. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2022 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2022 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2022 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2022 are based on the 2021 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2022. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology Limited is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.}