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

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Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust

Provided by:

The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary

Website:

http://www.blsst.co.nz

Value:

Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).

Read more

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

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

Sources

NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.

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