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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)

  • Locations and dates

    Nelson:

    16 February 2026
    20 July 2026

  • Length

    16 teaching weeks plus 2 weeks of study break

  • Total credits

    60

  • Fees

    2026: $3,440 plus $175 Student Services Fee

    A Student Service Fee applies (2025; $2.17 per credit).

    Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

    View course details for individual fees.

    N.B. The 2026 SSF final fee is currently subject to consultation with learners.

  • National qualification code

    NZ1883

This certificate prepares you for studies at level 6 for a certificate or diploma or, level 7 for a diploma, degree, or graduate certificate.

On successful completion of this level you will be able to:

  • Write a text under test conditions in English for an academic purpose
  • Deliver an oral presentation in English for an academic purpose
  • Demonstrate understanding of a spoken text and process information in English for an academic purpose
  • Write a crafted text for a specified audience using researched material in English for an academic purpose
  • Read and process information in English for an academic purpose

Need to improve your IELTS score?

Completion of this programme can help you gain entry into other NMIT programmes that require an IELTS score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5. At NMIT we test your English language skills when you arrive, so we can get you started at the best level for your learning.
If you qualify for this Level 4 programme, you could be up to speed in just 16 weeks (plus study break/s).
Please see the NZQA English Proficiency Outcomes(external link) for details on NZ Certificate in English Language and IELTS equivalent qualifications.
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