
Language & Literature
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
This programme equips students with the academic English language skills to communicate confidently and effectively in academic contexts as well as some professional environments.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 4 Certification (60 Credits)
Entry
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 4 Certification (60 Credits)
Entry

Develop the ability to communicate independently, with fluency and flexibility, in academic English in both familiar and some unfamiliar situations.

Improve comprehension of academic readings and lectures through focused practice.
The Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) at Ara is designed to develop your ability to communicate independently and effectively in both familiar and some unfamiliar academic situations. The programme covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing for academic purposes and supports students intending to progress to further academic study or improve their career prospects. Placement is determined by an initial test, and all applicants are placed at the appropriate level.
What you need to know first
Open entry. Placement tests determine the appropriate starting level.
No specific English language entry requirement; English level assessed via placement testing.
Evidence of prior English study considered for placement.



Language & Literature
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
This programme equips students with the academic English language skills to communicate confidently and effectively in academic contexts as well as some professional environments.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 4 Certification (60 Credits)
Entry
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 4 Certification (60 Credits)
Entry

Develop the ability to communicate independently, with fluency and flexibility, in academic English in both familiar and some unfamiliar situations.

Improve comprehension of academic readings and lectures through focused practice.
The Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) at Ara is designed to develop your ability to communicate independently and effectively in both familiar and some unfamiliar academic situations. The programme covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing for academic purposes and supports students intending to progress to further academic study or improve their career prospects. Placement is determined by an initial test, and all applicants are placed at the appropriate level.
What you need to know first
Open entry. Placement tests determine the appropriate starting level.
No specific English language entry requirement; English level assessed via placement testing.
Evidence of prior English study considered for placement.


In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 20 weeks

Enhance ability to participate in academic discussions and produce written work suitable for academic contexts.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 20 weeks

Enhance ability to participate in academic discussions and produce written work suitable for academic contexts.