Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)
Language & Literature
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Develop your English language skills for workplace, social, and community contexts in New Zealand. Achieve confidence in all core communication skills with this NZQA Level 3 certificate.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 18 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Communicate with independence and fluency
Use English with confidence and effectiveness in workplace or everyday social and community contexts.
Demonstrate comprehensive English language knowledge
Show proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing at NZQA Level 3.
Use English in practical life situations
Apply language skills in real-world environments relevant to living and working in New Zealand.
What You're Signing Up For
The Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) at Ara enables students to improve their English skills for use in work and everyday situations. The programme develops independent and fluent communication in English across listening, reading, speaking, and writing, tailored for both workplace and community settings. It is suitable for learners from foundation through to advanced levels and uses placement testing to ensure appropriate course level.
Course Content
- Listening: English General Listening 3 (EALL300)
- Reading: English General Reading 3 (EALR300)
- Speaking: English General Speaking 3 (EALS300)
- Writing: English General Writing 3 (EALW300)
What you need to know first
Open entry
English level will be assessed via placement testing prior to enrolment
Applicants with valid evidence of previous English study considered in placement decision
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language Services
Settlement & Integration
Future employment opportunities might be
Evidence of English language proficiency for employment
Communicate effectively in English in work and community settings