Course details

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

About the course

This programme will pathway you onto studies level 4 certificate level.

If you successfully complete this programme you will be able to:

  • Understand main points and some specific details of oral texts on familiar topics.
  • Participate with some confidence in spoken discussion on familiar topics.
  • Understand main points and some specific details of written texts on familiar topics.
  • Write clear connected texts on reasonably topics.
Entry requirements

IELTS overall 5.0 or equivalent

Additional course costs

A course book may be required and costs $50 to $60. You will also require an English dictionary. 

Term dates

English language terms are eight weeks long (plus a two week break during or before/after term).

It takes two terms to complete a qualification.

See our term dates here.

Entry requirements

IELTS overall 5.0 or equivalent

About the provider

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough. 

NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute. Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs. 

You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.

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