New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (General)
Language & Literature
A course by
UCOL
Gain the English language skills you need to embark on further study and improve your IELTS or TOEFL score with the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (General) at UCOL.
NZ$3,621
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)
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NZ$3,621
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)
Entry
1
2
3
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10
Core skills this course teaches
Communicate with some independence and fluency
Participate in everyday, social, community, workplace, and academic English contexts with some independence and fluency.
Reading comprehension for familiar topics
Read, understand and respond to a range of texts such as articles and graded readers.
What You're Signing Up For
UCOL's experienced tutors support learners to improve English for daily life, work and further study, with a qualification at CEFR B1 level. Graduates will be able to communicate with some independence and fluency in everyday, social, community, workplace, and academic English language contexts. The programme is delivered in a blended format (in-person and online), designed to prepare learners for life and further study in New Zealand.
Course Content
- Reading Level 3 General: Read, understand and respond to a range of texts on familiar topics (15 credits)
- Writing Level 3 General: Write comprehensible, connected texts for familiar and predictable purposes (15 credits)
- Listening Level 3 General: Understand the main points and supporting detail in extended oral interaction (15 credits)
- Speaking Level 3 General: Speak with coherence, fluency and confidence on familiar topics (15 credits)
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2)
OR equivalent skills and knowledge such as IELTS 4.5 (overall), with scores from a single IELTS Test Report Form
Unlock these industries
UCOL is a polytechnic built around the kind of learning that actually sticks — hands-on, practical, and grounded in the real world. With campuses across the lower North Island and a programme range that stretches from trades and health to creative arts and IT, it's a strong fit for learners who want a clear path into work without unnecessary detours. Whether you're fresh out of school, changing direction, or building on what you already know, UCOL is set up to meet you where you are.
