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

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Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)

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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.

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NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Madras Street Campus, Christchurch

It will take a total of 18 weeks

$ENQUIRE

Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing


NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)

Entry

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Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)

- A course by

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Apply now

Core skills this course teaches

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Communicate with independence and fluency

Use English with confidence and effectiveness in workplace or everyday social and community contexts.

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Demonstrate comprehensive English language knowledge

Show proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing at NZQA Level 3.

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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

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