New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)

For speakers who can already use intermediate-level English in everyday settings but want to improve their English for study or work.

Domestic

Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
Level
3
Credits
60
Fees
$2,792*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
February
July

International

Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
Level
3
Credits
60
Fees
$8,000*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
February
July

What You Study

What you will learn

When you complete this programme you will be able to:

  • understand the main points and details of spoken and written information on familiar topics
  • speak with confidence about familiar topics
  • write about familiar topics in a way that is easy to understand.

What to study next

You can enrol in other certificate programmes, but we recommend that you complete New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4).

Workload

Your workload

  • 22 hours a week in class, guided by your teacher
  • 10-14 hours a week for self-directed study

Entry

Entry requirements

Fees

Domestic fees

Full tuition
Standard
$2,792

International fees

Full tuition
Standard
$8,000

Additional costs

You will need to buy the course textbook at the start of your courseThis will be available from your lecturer for a discounted price of $60.00. 

Tuition fees

The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don’t include additional costs or living costs.

Application

A change for 2023 enrolments

When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.

Get in touch

0800 762 786
International +64 3 477 3014
Email: info@op.ac.nz