New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General/Workplace/Academic) (Level 4)

This qualification is intended for learners of English as an additional language, who are attending NZQA-approved programmes delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand or offshore.

Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate independently and effectively in familiar, and some less familiar situations, with fluency and flexibility in everyday/social/community, workplace and/or academic English-language contexts. This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2.

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

The primary focus of the Level 4 programme is the acquisition of English grammatical structures, functional language and language skills over the four areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing for use in academic contexts and for academic purposes. Where appropriate, the course will seek to integrate skills over the four language areas.

Course duration: 16 weeks

1. Be a minimum of 16 years of age prior to the commencement of the programme;
2. Must meet New Zealand Immigration requirements;
3. Have achieved an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent, or students have had their language skills assessed to be at this level range to be eligible for the programme.                                                                                                          For student who does not meet requirement 3 (above), NZCB will use their own placement test and a one-on-one interview to assess and determine a student’s entry level.

New Zealand College of Business (NZCB) is a leading private tertiary education provider based in Christchurch, New Zealand, dedicated to delivering high-quality, industry-relevant education for both domestic and international learners.

Established in 2004, NZCB has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, practical learning, and student success. As a NZQA Category 1 institution, we specialise in applied business education, English language programmes, pathway education, and professional development programmes designed to prepare learners for real-world success.

Our programmes combine academic rigour with practical industry engagement, ensuring graduates develop the skills, confidence, and capabilities required to thrive in today’s global workforce.

NZCB maintains strong partnerships with universities, industry organisations, and international education partners across New Zealand and overseas, creating valuable progression pathways for our students.

At NZCB, we believe education should be practical, purposeful, and transformative.

Practical Education. Global Pathways. Real Success.