New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 1 (Foundation)

Programme Code	NZCEL Level 1 Foundation
Study Option	Full-time and Part-time
Qualification	New Zealand Certificate in English Level 1
Duration	20 weeks (Full time) 40 weeks or 80 weeks (Part time)
To Apply	By phone or email
Start Dates	Throughout the year
Level	1
Course Length	4 weeks +
Course Hours	20 hours/week (Full time) 10 hours/week or 5 hours/week (Part time)

Programme Description

The programme aims to meet the needs of learners who would like to learn English as an additional language to:

• Gain employment in NZ;
• Continue on to study at Level 1 of New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL);
• Participate effectively in everyday life activities in NZ

This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) low A1.

Programme Content

This course covers elements of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as New Zealand culture.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will have, in a supportive environment, the English language skills to:

• Understand familiar words and very basic phrases for the most common everyday situations.
• Participate effectively in sustained spoken discourse for social and transactional purposes.
• Understand main ideas and supporting details of moderately complex written texts of a general nature.
• Write simple isolated phrases and sentences giving personal information.

Entry Requirements

This qualification is intended for learners who have a basic but limited command of English.

New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 1

Programme Code	NZCEL Level 1
Study Option	Full-time and Part-time
Qualification	New Zealand Certificate in English Level 1
Duration	20 weeks (Full time) 40 weeks (Part time)
Applications	By phone or email
Start Dates	Throughout the year
Level	1
Course Length	4 weeks +
Course Hours	20 hours/week (Full time) 10 hours/week (Part time)

Programme Description

The programme aims to meet the needs of learners who would like to learn English as an additional language to:

• Gain employment in NZ;
• Study at Level 2 of New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)
• Participate effectively in everyday life activities in NZ

This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) A2.

Programme Content

This course covers elements of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as New Zealand culture.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will have, in a supportive environment, the English language skills to:

• Understand frequently used expressions and simple sentences on areas of most immediate personal relevance in predictable everyday situations.
• Participate in short spoken discourse of immediate personal relevance for social and transactional purposes in predictable everyday situations.
• Understand specific predictable information in simple everyday written texts.
• Write short simple texts relating to personal and everyday topics relevant to daily life.

Entry Requirements

It is intended for learners who have a basic command of English.

New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 2

Programme Code	NZCEL Level 2
Study Option	Full-time and Part-time
Qualification	New Zealand Certificate in English Level 2
Duration	20 weeks (Full time) 40 weeks (Part time)
Applications	By phone or email
Start Dates	Throughout the year
Level	2
Course Length	4 weeks +
Course Hours	20 hours/week (Full time) 10 hours/week (Part time)

Programme Description

The programme aims to meet the needs of learners who would like to learn English as an additional language to:

• Gain employment in NZ
• Study at Level 3 General of New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)
• Participate effectively in everyday life activities in NZ

This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) mid B1.

Programme Content

This course covers elements of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as New Zealand culture.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will have, in a supportive environment, the English language skills to:

• Understand the gist and key points in straightforward oral texts and exchanges on familiar and routine topics.
• Participate in straightforward spoken interactions on familiar and routine topics.
• Understand the gist and key points in straightforward written texts on familiar and routine topics.
• Write simple connected texts on familiar topics.

Entry Requirements

It is intended for learners who are developing independence in English.

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) Level 3

Programme Code	NZCEL General Level 3
Study Option	Full-time and Part-time
Qualification	New Zealand Certificate in English General Level 3
Duration	16 weeks (Full time) 40 weeks (Part time)
To Apply	By phone or email
Start Dates	Throughout the year
Level	3
Course Length	4 weeks +
Course Hours	25 hours/week (Full time) 10 hours week (Part time)

Programme Description

The programme aims to meet the needs of learners who would like to learn English as an additional language to:

• Gain employment in NZ
• Study at Level 3 Applied of New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)
• Participate effectively in daily activities in NZ

This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) high B1.

Programme Content

This course covers elements of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as New Zealand culture.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this programme, learners will be able to have the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand main points and specific details of spoken texts, instructions and interactions on reasonably familiar topics.
• Deliver developed presentations and interact with some confidence with others on reasonably familiar topics, and participate in formal interviews.
• Understand main points and specific details of written texts on reasonably familiar topics or for practical purposes and understand a range of written texts independently.
• Write connected texts on reasonably familiar topics or for practical purposes and write responses for specific purposes.

Entry Requirements

It is intended for learners with increasing independence in English.