How to apply

CAE (www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/advanced)
The examination of Cambridge English Language Assessment called Cambridge English: Advanced, also known as the Certificate in Advanced English. 

CPE (www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/proficiency)
The examination of Cambridge English Language Assessment called Cambridge English: Proficiency, also known as the Certificate of Proficiency in English.

FCE or FCE for Schools (www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/first)
The examination of Cambridge English Language Assessment called Cambridge English: First, also known as the First Certificate in English. 

IELTS (www.ielts.org)
The International English Language Testing System, jointly owned by the British Council, IDP Education Australia, and Cambridge English Language Assessment.  

LanguageCert (www.languagecert.org)
A set of English Language qualifications owned by PeopleCert Qualifications Limited, member of the PeopleCert Group.  

LRWS 
Listening, reading, writing and speaking. 

NZCEL
The New Zealand Certificates in English Language listed on the NZQF (NZQA being the qualification developer). 

OET (www.occupationalenglishtest.org)
The Occupational English Test of Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment. 

PToE (http://www.pearsonpte.com)
The Pearson Test of English (Academic). 

TOEFL (www.ets.org/toefl)
The Test of English as a Foreign Language of the Educational Testing Service, whose headquarters are in Princeton, United States. 

TWE 
In relation to TOEFL is the Test of Written English.

ISE
ISE - Integrated Skills in English exams

For the most up-to-date version of these outcomes, please visit the NZQA website. 

You can find our English Language Policy here.

You can apply directly through our website. Begin the application process by clicking anywhere you see the Apply Now button on our website.

Check our helpful application guide for more information, or get in touch if you need any assistance.

Begin your application online. Our application portal will guide you through the process. All required documents must be uploaded, and each section must be marked as complete before we can assess your application. 

Check our helpful application guide for more information, or get in touch if you need any assistance.

There are different entry requirements depending on the programme you want to study and your home country’s education system.

You can check your eligibility on our entry requirements page. 

Once you submit your application through our online portal, our staff will review your academic qualifications and any other required documents. They will contact you with the outcome of your application. 

As we assess applications on a case-by-case basis, we cannot determine your eligibility via email.

You are welcome to submit an application yourself, though we recommend contacting an agent if you would like assistance with the visa and application process.

For further support, please get in touch with our international team. 

We do not have a set timeframe for responding to applications, although we may prioritise applications for the next available start date. We aim to respond to all applications well in advance of the programme start date. 

Please ensure all sections of your application are completed so our team can process it promptly.