Course Entry Requirements
Course Entry Requirements are indicated below. You will need to fulfill all of the entry requirements in order to be accepted into your course. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our Enquiries Office on +64 (09)580 1500 or or email info@acnz.ac.nz
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English Courses
Certificate in English (Elementary Level 1)
| Entry Requirements | Must be at least 16 years old. |
| Academic Requirements | Achieve a beginner level of English as assessed by our entry test |
| Length of Course | 20 weeks |
Certificate in Spoken English (Level 3)
| Entry Requirements | Must be at least 16 years old. |
| Academic Requirements | Have spoken English ability to intermediate standard – as assessed by our entry test. |
| Length of Course | 12 weeks |
Certificate in Intermediate English (Level 3)
| Entry Requirements | Must be at least 16 years old. |
| Academic Requirements | Achieve a pre-intermediate level of English as assessed by our entry test. |
| Length of Course | 22 weeks |
Certificate in Extended Intermediate English (Level 3)
| Entry Requirements | Must be at least 16 years old. |
| Academic Requirements | Achieve an elementary level of English as assessed by our entry test. |
| Length of Course | 46 weeks |
Certificate in Upper-Intermediate English (Level 3)
| Entry Requirements | Must be at least 16 years old. |
| Academic Requirements | Achieve an intermediate level of English as assessed by our entry test. |
| Length of Course | 22 weeks |
Certificate in English Advanced (Level 5)
| Entry Requirements | Must be at least 16 years old. |
| Academic Requirements | Achieve an upper-intermediate level of English as assessed by our entry test. |
| Length of Course | 20 weeks |
These courses are taught through Phlair International College (a subsidary of Alphacrucis Zealand)
Business Courses
NZIM Certificate in Management (Level 4)
| Entry Requirements | * Must be at least 16 years old. | * Successfully passed Year 11 (NCEA Level 1 or equivalent). |
| English Proficiency | *IELTS 5.5 (International English Language Testing System) level or higher with no results below 5.0 | |
| Length of Course | 24 weeks | |
| Alternative Requirements | Mature Age and Special Entry admissions available for those over 20 years old. |
Certificate in Business (Level 5)
| Entry Requirements | * Must be at least 16 years old. | * Successfully passed Year 12 (NCEA Level 2 or equivalent) OR NZIM Certificate in Management |
| English Proficiency | *IELTS 6.0 (International English Language Testing System) level or higher with no results below 5.5 | |
| Length of Course | 46 weeks | |
| Alternative Requirements | Mature Age and Special Entry admissions available for those over 20 years old. |
NZIM Diploma of Management (Level 5)
| Entry Requirements | * Must be at least 16 years old. | * Successfully passed Year 12 (NCEA Level 2 or equivalent) OR NZIM Certificate in Management |
| English Proficiency | *IELTS 6.0 (International English Language Testing System) level or higher with no results below 5.5 | |
| Length of Course | 46 weeks | |
| Alternative Requirements | Mature Age and Special Entry admissions available for those over 20 years old. |
NZIM Diploma of Management & Certificate in Business (Level 5)
| Entry Requirements | * Must be at least 16 years old. | * Successfully passed Year 12 (NCEA Level 2 or equivalent) OR NZIM Certificate in Management |
| English Proficiency | *IELTS 6.0 (International English Language Testing System) level or higher with no results below 5.5 | |
| Length of Course | 46 weeks | |
| Alternative Requirements | Mature Age and Special Entry admissions available for those over 20 years old. |
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6)
| Entry Requirements | * Must be at least 16 years old. | * Successfully passed Year 12 (NCEA Level 2 or equivalent) OR NZIM Certificate in Management |
| English Proficiency | *IELTS 6.0 (International English Language Testing System) level or higher with no results below 5.5 | |
| Length of Course | 46 weeks | |
| Alternative Requirements | Mature Age and Special Entry admissions available for those over 20 years old. |
These courses are taught through Phlair International College (a subsidary of Alphacrucis Zealand)
Christian Studies Courses
Certificate in Christian Ministries (Level 4)
| Entry Requirements | * Domestic students must be at least 17 years old. | * International Students must be at least 18 years old. | * Successfully passed Year 11 (NCEA Level 1 or equivalent). |
| English Proficiency | *IELTS 5.5 (International English Language Testing System) level or higher with no results below 5.0 | ||
| Length of Course | 43 weeks | ||
| Alternative Requirements | Mature Student admissions available for those over 20 years old. |
Diploma in Christian Ministries (Level 5)
| Entry Requirements | * Domestic students must be at least 17 years old. | * International Students must be at least 18 years old. | * Successfully passed Year 12 (NCEA Level 2 or equivalent). |
| English Proficiency | *IELTS 6.0 (International English Language Testing System) level or higher with no results below 5.5 | ||
| Length of Course | 43 weeks | ||
| Alternative Requirements | Mature Student admissions available for those over 20 years old. |
Diploma in Christian Ministry Development (Level 6)
| Entry Requirements | * Domestic students must be at least 17 years old. | * International Students must be at least 18 years old. | * Successfully passed Year 12 (NCEA Level 2 or equivalent). |
| English Proficiency | *IELTS 6.0 (International English Language Testing System) level or higher with no results below 5.5 | ||
| Length of Course | 32 weeks | ||
| Alternative Requirements | Mature Student admissions available for those over 20 years old. |
