New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic)
Otago Polytechnic Ltd
Subject area
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Qualification
Duration
18 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification is intended for candidates of English as an additional language, who wish to pursue academic study requiring high levels of English language competency.
Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate independently and effectively in a wide range of familiar and unfamiliar situations with fluency and flexibility in academic contexts.
This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) high B2.
This qualification allows educational institutions and professional bodies to recognise the level at which the graduate can use English for academic and/or professional purposes.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Academic Entry is Open. Other conditions apply.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
18 Weeks
Tuition Fees
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Student fees
(what you pay)
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N/A | N/A |
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Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
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N/A | N/A |
| Total | N/A | N/A |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $29,456 |
| Earnings range | $17,762 - $39,051 |
| In employment | 26% |
| In further study | 66% |
| On a benefit | 6% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Kate Sheppard Memorial Award
Provided by:
Kate Sheppard Memorial Award Trust
Website:
https://sites.google.com/site/katesheppardawar/
Value:
$2,500
TMI Educational Scholarships
Provided by:
Tanenuiarangi Manawatu Incorporated - The Scholarships Unit
Website:
http://www.tmi.maori.nz/Scholarships.aspx
Value:
$250 (secondary) and $5000 (tertiary) each.
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 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.