Unitec Institute of Technology

Graduate Certificate in English as an Additional Language
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7, 60 0.5Full-time for 15 weeks or part-time options available
Starts February or July
40 places
by two weeks prior to programme commencement
CA2325
Mt Albert campus
NZ$ 2921
International fees
Programme summary
Learn to speak and write English more fluently, accurately and confidently. Gain an awareness of New Zealand society and culture.
If English is an additional language for you and your English is already highly developed, this is a good programme to choose. In as little as one semester, you can improve your English language skills for a career in your field of expertise and/or to achieve higher qualifications.
The programme helps you:
- Speak English fluently, accurately and confidently in both formal and informal contexts, and in professional, academic and social environments
- Communicate fluently and accurately in writing
- Interact in culturally appropriate ways
- Have an awareness of Aotearoa New Zealand society and culture
- Develop skills for professional or other employment.
Highlights
- A great preparation for study at postgraduate level or to pursue your professional goals.
- Two pathways: you can select an academic (further study) focus or a professional employment focus.
- Highly experienced, friendly and helpful lecturers who are either native speakers or accomplished linguists with a high level of fluency in the language.
- Interactive and authentic resources to help you learn.
- Part-time study options available.





