Course details

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

About the course

Overview

*Subject to NZQA approval.

Gain the language skills to communicate independently and effectively in academic settings.

This qualification is intended for learners of English who wish to apply their English language proficiency with increasing independence and fluency in an academic context. 

You will learn the skills to:

  • understand main ideas and supporting details of moderately complex oral and written academic texts.
  • participate effectively in sustained spoken academic discourse.
  • write detailed, developed, moderately complex academic texts.

Education pathways

This certificate can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) or into certain certificate or diploma courses at New Zealand Qualifications Framework Level 5 and above.

About the provider

NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.

As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.

NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia. 

We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.