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New Zealand Certificate in English Language

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Subject area

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Qualification

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Entry requirements

None

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is intended for learners of English as an additional language who have minimal command of English.

Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate with support, in basic, familiar, everyday situations in order to participate in an English language environment.

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

What graduates earn

Graduates who studied Language and Literature at this level can earn:

$39,000

Median earnings one year after study

$41,000

Median earnings two years after study

$47,000

Median earnings five years after study

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

45%

Employment rate two years after study

Data as at November 2022

Scholarship information

Examples of related scholarships

Ernest William File Scholarship

Provided by:

Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara - Scholarships

Website:

http://www.universitiesnz.ac.nz/scholarships

Value:

$2,000 each

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Whanganui Trust Scholarships and Education Grants

Provided by:

Whanganui Trust - The Secretary

Website:

http://www.morikau.com/trust.html

Value:

Up to $500 (see "Additional Information").

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This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Sources

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