New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic)
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
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 wish to pursue further English language study in an academic context.
Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate independently and effectively in familiar and some less familiar situations with fluency and flexibility in academic settings.
This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) mid B2.
This qualification allows educational institutions to make informed judgements regarding the level at which the graduate can use English for academic purposes.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Language and Literature at this level can earn:
$35,000
Median earnings one year after study
$39,000
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
37%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Waitaha-A-Hei / University of Waikato Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$14,500
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
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
Phone: (4) 463 3000
Fax: (04) 802 3112
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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