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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)

Location

Auckland or online for international students outside of New Zealand.

This programme is also offered at our Dunedin Campus. Visit op.ac.nz for programme details.

Duration
16 weeks full-time
Delivery

Face-to-face learning on campus in Auckland OR online learning by distance for international students outside of New Zealand

Credits
60
Level
4
Start
February, April, July and October
Apply
Anytime
  • Location
    Intake
    Study breaks
  • Online for international students outside of NZ
    7 February 2023
    10 April 2023 - 21 April 2023
  • Online for international students outside of NZ
    24 April 2023
    26 June 2023 - 21 July 2023
  • Online for international students outside of NZ
    24 July 2023
    25 September 2023 - 6 October 2023
  • Online for international students outside of NZ
    9 October 2023
    11 December 2023 - 2 February 2024
  • Auckland International Campus
    7 February 2023
    10 April 2023 - 21 April 2023
  • Auckland International Campus
    24 April 2023
    26 June 2023 - 21 July 2023
  • Auckland International Campus
    24 July 2023
    25 September 2023 - 6 October 2023
  • Auckland International Campus
    24 July 2023
    25 September 2023 - 6 October 2023
  • Auckland International Campus
    9 October 2023
    11 December 2023 - 2 February 2024
  • Auckland International Campus
    9 October 2023
    11 December 2023 - 2 February 2024
  • Dunedin
    20 February 2023
  • Dunedin
    17 July 2023
  • Auckland International Campus
    5 February 2024
    8 April 2024 - 19 April 2024
  • Auckland International Campus
    22 April 2024
    24 June 2024 - 19 July 2024
  • Auckland International Campus
    22 July 2024
    23 September 2024 - 4 October 2024
  • Auckland International Campus
    7 October 2024
    9 December 2024 - 7 February 2025
  • Dunedin
    26 February 2024
  • Dunedin
    22 July 2024

Want to improve your English skills?

Study English at Otago Polytechnic to prepare for further study, make new friends and experience New Zealand culture.

When you study with us you will:

  • learn English from teachers who are very patient and understanding
  • work in small groups to practise your speaking
  • meet native speakers and listen to guest speakers
  • gain study skills through self-directed learning and group work.

This Certificate is for upper-intermediate English speakers who want to do further English-language or subject study in an academic context. It is a nationally-recognised qualification. It can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic, or you can use it to transfer to other study institutes in New Zealand.

Find Auckland Campus study block dates here > 

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