Build your confidence using English in everyday life in New Zealand. Develop practical communication skills for familiar situations, with learning based around real-world experiences such as work, housing, healthcare, transport, education and accessing community services.
17 weeks
2027 Semester 1: 01 February to 11 June
2027 Semester 2: 05 July to 12 November
This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.
International Fees can be found here.
This qualification is intended for learners of English as an additional language who have a basic command of English. Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate in familiar situations with some independence.
The programme’s aims and learning outcomes have been matched to the qualification graduate profile to form a coherent programme demonstrating progression and integration of learning through the programme. The papers are studied in an integrated, coherent structure. Learning activities and assessment tasks will utilise authentic New Zealand contexts including workplace communication, accessing community services, housing, healthcare, transport, education, and employment preparation activities. The papers are appropriate for the level, type and credit value of the qualification. The duration of the programme is appropriate for the level of learning and the programme outcomes.