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Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Language Teaching
Domestic tuition $2,570 per year
International tuition $4,950
NZQF Level 5

About the course

The New Zealand Certificate in Language Teaching (NZCLT) is a recommended qualification for teaching English in New Zealand and overseas. No prior teaching experience is necessary for this programme: NZCLT provides trainees with practical experience of language teaching with ample opportunities to plan, teach and evaluate lessons. Trainees are helped to attain a high level of practical competence along with an understanding of language teaching which is required for employment in this field.

Learn to:

Plan, practise, present and evaluate a language lesson Examine, develop and evaluate classroom materials Analyse and understand English language systems Comprehend general issues relating to second language teaching and learning Upon graduation, trainees receive a certificate and a reference letter endorsed by AIS.

Entry requirements

A total of 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 from four different subjects including a minimum of 8 credits in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing); and Successful completion of a Pre-Interview Task; and Assessment of suitability for teaching by interview; and IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 60 (with a writing score of 18) / PToE academic score of 50 / TEP 52 with no band less than 12 (eligible students only); and 18 years or over

About the provider

Established in 1990, Auckland Institute of Studies is one of New Zealand's leading independent degree-granting institutions. You will benefit from studying one of a wide range of NZQA-approved qualifications, including diploma and degree programmes in business, tourism management, hospitality management, information technology (IT), business administration, and English language. Our flexible three-semester system and cross credit recognition allows you to fast-track your studies and get a head start on your career.

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