English Language

Improve your English reading, writing and speaking skills. Our English lecturers are experienced, caring and passionate about supporting you in your journey.

An English Language qualification can lead you to further study in which you can read, write, speak and present confidently.

Our qualifications are suitable for all experience levels. We will assess your current level and place you at the right qualification when you arrive.

You will see an improvement in your English language skills as you study with us.

English Language qualifications

Education & Culture, Education & Employability

This certificate is for speakers who can use basic English in everyday settings but want to improve their English for study or work. It is a nationally recognised qualification. It can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic, or you can use it to transfer to other study institutes in New Zealand.

Duration

17 Weeks Full-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Further tertiary study

Education & Culture, Education & Employability

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

Duration

17 Weeks Full-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Further tertiary study

Education & Culture, Education & Employability

For intermediate English speakers who want to do further English language or subject study in an academic context.

Duration

17 Weeks Full-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Further tertiary study

Education & Employability

Perfect if you are an upper-intermediate English speaker. You will further enhance your English skills for professional or academic purposes. You can go from here into most of our advanced tertiary programmes.

Duration

17 Weeks Full-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Further tertiary study

Education & Employability

Suitable for you if you are an upper-intermediate English speaker. This course will help you progress into advanced academic studies. You will also further grow your confidence in your English speaking ability.

Duration

16 Weeks Full-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Auckland (international students only)

Career potential

Further tertiary study

Contact us

If you’re not sure what to study and would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.