Course details

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Professional/Academic) (Level 5)
NZQF Level 5

About the course

This qualification is intended for candidates of English as an additional language, attending NZQA approved programmes delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand or off-shore.

Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate independently and effectively in a wide range of familiar and unfamiliar situations with fluency and flexibility in professional and/or academic English language contexts. This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) C1.

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

About the provider

North Shore Language School are a private academy specialising in English language training for second language speakers as well as specialising in the training of teachers (TESOL).

North Shore Language School opened in 2003 and caters for students from Beginner level right up to NZCEL and IELTS classes in which more advanced students can train in English and exam techniques.

There are a number of beaches in the local area. The closest beaches (Milford Beach and Takapuna Beach) are just a 5 minute drive away. The school is on a main bus route and close to convenient shopping areas. The North Shore is considered to be a very safe area to live in and the school can assist in finding a homestay or other suitable accommodation.