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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied)

Unitec

Subject area

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Qualification

Duration

18 Weeks

Total student fees

$3,506

over 18 Weeks - details

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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 apply their English proficiency to community and/or employment contexts.

Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate with increasing independence and fluency in community and/or employment contexts.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

For this programme, you will need the following: 1. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins 2. Hold a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3); or 3. Achieve an appropriate score on our English Language Placement Test; or Sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

18 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$3,506 $3,506
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$2,993 $2,993
Total $6,499 $6,499

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

76%


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 N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 10 95 10
Phone: (09) 815 2945
Fax: (09) 815 2905
Email: study@unitec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.unitec.ac.nz

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

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.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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