Study English

NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga

This means that you will now graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Read more
Locations and dates

Marlborough:

Flexible start dates

Nelson:

Flexible start dates
Total credits

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Fees

2022 Fee TBC

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 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.
National qualification code

N/A

Whether speaking and writing English is new for you, you’re seeking to develop your existing conversation and writing skills or go onto study at tertiary level, we have an extensive range of English courses designed to grow your existing skills and take you to the next level of English competency.

You will have multiple opportunities in class to meet and practice your English with our highly experienced teaching staff and people from other nationalities and cultures.

Develop your skills in the following:

Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Vocabulary
Grammar
Study skills
Basic computer literacy
Experiential learning (field trips and out of classroom activities)

Flexible part-time learning options (on and off campus)
Improve your workplace English language and communication skills.

Full-time classes
Flexible daytime group classes with one-on-one teaching opportunities made up of in-class and guided independent learning options.

After applying, an English language tutor will be in touch to discuss your English requirements and assess the right course of study for you.

Te Pūtahi Reo / Language Learning Hub

The English Language Learning Hub is located on level 2 (M210) of NMIT's Nelson Campus Library Learning Centre. The Centre focuses on providing guided and independent learning for individual students and groups.

Students can choose to focus on specific skills or language knowledge gaps according to their individual needs and study goals.

Teachers and Library Learning Centre staff are available to assist learners.

Independent study resources are also available including a wide range of books covering the skills necessary for progression as well as IELTS, FCE and Cambridge learning resources with self-guided practice exercises. Graded readers, audio books, grammar books with explanations, practice exercises and answer keys are also available.

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements including English Language Requirements

For all other NZCELs, the entry requirement is the preceding NZCEL or the demonstration of equivalent English language knowledge and skills.

Demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills can be either through:

Alternative English proficiency outcomes such as IELTS results, Cambridge University ESOL exam results, TOEFL test results or test results from the common European framework are acceptable. Refer to NZQA English proficiency outcomes (rule 18) and The Table(external link) .
A placement test will be used to identify the programme of study into which the student will be eligible for entry. This test will be able to be undertaken by applicants overseas where required through the use of suitable technology. A follow-up test will be undertaken once the student arrives in New Zealand to ensure the student is placed in the correct programme of study.

Special Entry

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant under the age of 20 years who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to a programme of study where they supply evidence of their ability to succeed on the programme.

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who does not meet the full entry requirements may be granted admission to the programme of study on the approval of the Academic Standards and Quality Committee, if the Committee is confident of the applicant’s ability to successfully undertake the programme with a reasonable likelihood of success.