Certificate in English – Elemnentary Level 1

Credits - 60 credits

Length -20 weeks full-time

This certificate programme assumes a basic English ability. It develops practical, “survival” English skills by focusing on situational language. The main focus is conversational skills including listening and speaking. Reading, writing and grammar skills are also introduced.

Entry requirements:

Students must be aged at least 16 years and have achieved a beginner level of English as assessed by our entry test.

Certificate in Extended-Intermediate English Level 3

Credit - 134 credits

Length - 46 weeks full-time

This certificate programme assumes an elementary level of English and takes students through pre-intermediate level and intermediate level in a structured and systematic manner. It develops independent English language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing step by step throughout the year.

Students will develop partial command of the English language to enable them to cope with overall meaning in most situations. This is a full 46-week programme and students should expect to apply themselves consistently through the year in order to make the significant progress. Students will be assessed continuously and more and more will be expected.

Entry requirements:

Students must be aged at least 16 years and have achieved an elementary level of English as assessed by our entry test.

Certificate in English – Advanced Level 5

Credit -  63 credits

Length - 20 weeks full-time

This certificate programme assumes an upper-intermediate English ability. It aims to develop effective command of the English language and to develop all academic English skills to a level sufficient to achieve 6.0 in the IELTS examination and thus meet university entrance requirements for general qualifications.

The primary focus is on listening, reading, writing and oral presentation skills This programme is vital for students planning to study in NZ universities.

Entry requirements:

Students must be aged at least 16 years and have achieved an upper-intermediate level of English as assessed by our entry test.

Certificate in Spoken English Level 3

Credits - 40 credits

Length -12 weeks full-time

This certificate programme is designed to address spoken English communication errors (speaking and listening) that inhibit the ability of immigrants to take advantage of the employment opportunities and social interaction they would otherwise enjoy. This programme is unique in its combination of traditional classroom teaching and individualised specialist support.

Students enrolled in this programme is taught by experienced pronunciation specialists. Every student will be individually assessed and given a personalised study/practice regime and will be evaluated throughout the programme

Entry requirements:

Students must be aged at least 16 years and have spoken English ability to intermediate standard – as assessed by our entry

Certificate in Intermediate English Level 3

Credits - 66 credits

Length - 22 weeks full-time

This certificate programme develops ability in a wide range of English language skills including reading and listening comprehension, grammar, written expression, and conversational English. It develops literacy skills necessary for gaining employment, for academic English study, or for other certificate level study.

 Entry requirements:

Students must be aged at least 16 years and have achieved a pre-intermediate level of English as assessed by our entry test.

Certificate in Upper-Intermediate English Level 3

Credit -  66 credits

 Length - 22 weeks full-time

This certificate programme develops independence in formal English language skills including reading, writing, comprehension, grammar, written expression, and conversational English.

 Comprehensive written and oral exchanges are developed that include independent reading of extended narrative texts, recall, feedback, and interviews so learners will be able to understand extended speech. This program develops a high level of expression in the English language. It prepares students for transition to diploma and degree level studies in the English language. It also prepares students with specific language skills relevant to finding and obtaining employment.

Entry requirements:

Students must be aged at least 16 years and have achieved an intermediate level of English as assessed by our entry test.

Intensive Spoken English Level 3

Length -5 weeks full-time

This intensive programme is designed to address spoken English communication errors (speaking and listening) that inhibit the ability of immigrants to take advantage of the employment opportunities and social interaction they would otherwise enjoy. This programme is unique in its combination of traditional classroom teaching and individualised specialist support.

Entry requirements:

Students must be aged at least 16 years and have spoken English ability to intermediate standard – as assessed by our entry