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.

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