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New Zealand Certificate in Pacific Language (Samoa) (Level 4)

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Programme highlights

Pacific languages have a very important place in New Zealand.

This programme is not only for Pasifika people but also for people who work professionally with Pasifika people and who want to improve their communication with their clients.

For Samoan people who were raised in New Zealand, this is a chance to increase fluency in your language, learn more about your culture and gain skills to lead family events.

This programme in Gagana Samoa (the Samoan language) will develop your skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and will also put this language in its cultural context.

An intermediate understanding of the Samoan language is required.

Key facts

Start month(s)	July
Study location(s)	MIT Ōtara
Level	4
Domestic fees	Free* Click here to see individual course fees
Youth Guarantee (fees-free*)	Not available Click here to find out more
Programme code	NZ3771

Duration	Part-time for 1 year (32 teaching weeks), evenings plus two Saturdays. _{The maximum time to complete this programme part-time is 4 years.}
Study method	Part-time
Credits	60
International fees	Not available to international students
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*)	Not available Click here to find out more
Qualification leads to	New Zealand Certificate in Pacific Language (Level 4)

Study pacific languages at MIT

Entry requirements

General

Open entry for domestic students

Some language knowledge is required.

International students: English language entry requirements

For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-international-students/

International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 is required. Equivalent acceptable evidence can be seen at the following NZQA link: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/

Programme structure

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

830.402 My surroundings (Samoa) (15 credits)

Learn to apply respectful terms in Samoa language to close surroundings.

830.403 My family (Samoa) (15 credits)

Learn to apply formal language in Samoa in family contexts.

830.404 My community (Samoa) (15 credits)

Learn to apply formal language to different communities.

830.405 Culture (Samoa) (15 credits)

Learn to develop and apply a deeper understanding of the Samoa language and culture.

_{Information is correct as at 9 December 2021. 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.}