NZ Certificate in English Language - Academic (Level 4)
Fees: $7,000* (*Prices may vary per region)
Campus: Auckland CBD, Online (for off-shore students)
Credits: 60 credits
Duration: 16 weeks + 1 week study break
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Course Overview
Across 17 study weeks, learners will be taught how to use English in university situations, from engaging with lectures to presenting projects. This programme will help develop confidence and study skills so learners can undertake independent learning at the tertiary level – with advanced skills across speaking, listening, reading, writing, and critical thinking.
- 20 class hours per week
- 17.5 hours self-directed per week
- English language scholarships available
What You Will Learn
- Learn how to listen, read, write and speak in English for academic contexts
- Study five English for Academic Purposes Unit Standards and gain credits towards meeting University Entrance literacy requirements
- Develop the language and study skills to succeed in independent academic study
- Both online-only and blended options come with access to our specially designed online platform to develop the skills to succeed
Class Intake Schedule
Auckland CBD
Online
09/02/2026 – 05/06/2026
13/04/2026 – 07/08/2026
15/06/2026 – 09/10/2026
17/08/2026 – 11/12/2026
19/10/2026 – 26/02/2027
23/02/2026 – 19/06/2026
16/03/2026
10/08/2026
Entry Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 5.5 with no individual score below 5.0 (within the last 2 years)
- Seafield NZCEL entry test: 5.5 with no individual score below 5.0
- Oxford Online English test: B2, with nothing below B1
- Seafield English Language Tuition: Upper Intermediate Summative test: Overall Pass; No section failed
- Pearson’s Test of English: At least 42 with no band lower than 36 (within the last 2 years)
- New Zealand Certificate of English Language: Level 3 (Applied) [NZQA Ref: 3667]
- LanguageCert: B2 Communicator Official Pass; or Seafield LanguageCert B2 Communicator Mock Test pass
Student Testimonial
What I enjoyed most about Seafield was the activities and events. They were a lot of fun and helped me meet more people, but also learn more about New Zealand. It’s a beautiful country, I am very glad I came here to study.
Sunil
Student
Online-only option available to any offshore NZCEL4 (Academic) student. Start your path to a New Zealand university today!
Next Steps
Level 5
- Auckland CBD, Online
- 17 weeks