New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)
Language & Literature
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A 17-week full-time Level 4 certificate for upper-intermediate English speakers to enhance academic English for study or professional contexts, delivered on campus in Dunedin.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 17 weeks
This course requires 32 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand complex academic English
Understand the main ideas and key supporting details of quite complex spoken and written information on familiar and unfamiliar topics.
Engage in academic conversations
Take part effectively in sustained, spoken academic conversation.
Produce academic texts
Write detailed, well-developed and quite complex academic texts.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) at Otago Polytechnic is designed for upper-intermediate English speakers aiming to boost their English for further tertiary study or professional settings. The programme prepares students for advanced study, helps them make new connections, and experience New Zealand culture. Teaching is supportive, group-based, and includes interaction with native speakers. Graduates meet the requirements for many certificate, diploma, and degree programmes, and can apply their improved skills at Otago Polytechnic or other New Zealand institutions.
Course Content
- Development of skills in understanding complex spoken and written academic English
- Participation in sustained academic conversations
- Writing detailed and well-developed academic texts
- Self-directed and group work study skills
- Exposure to guest speakers and native speakers
- Academic English vocabulary and structures
What you need to know first
Placement test at Otago Polytechnic
New Zealand University Entrance OR
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language Education
Academic Preparation
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.