Explore your options
Unitec offers a full pathway of NZ Certificate in English Language programmes in Auckland, helping you build the English skills you need for everyday life, work, or further study. Every programme is available full-time or part-time, so you can study in a way that fits around work, family, or other commitments.
If you’re new to English, Level 3 General is the starting point, building everyday communication skills for work and life.
Level 3 Applied develops practical, work-focused English and is a popular choice for students heading into employment or hands-on trades certificates in fields like Building and Carpentry, Automotive Engineering, and Plumbing.
For those working towards university-level study, Level 3 Academic builds the foundations of academic English and leads into Level 4 Academic, which meets IELTS 6.0 and opens entry into diplomas and Bachelor’s degrees. Students aiming for the highest level of academic English can progress to Level 5 Academic, which meets IELTS 6.5 and prepares you for undergraduate degrees and most postgraduate programmes.
Programmes and study path
| PROGRAMME | LEVEL | DURATION | CAREER OPTIONS | START DATES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) | 3 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time (domestic students only) options available. | Everyday English for work and life | February, July |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) | 3 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time (domestic students only) options available. | Practical English for work and life | February, July |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 3) | 3 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part -time options available. | Meets the IELTS 5.5 standard to enable progression to Level 4 study in a range of Unitec programmes | February, July, September |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) | 4 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available | Meets the IELTS 6.0 standard to enable progression to diploma and degree-level study in a range of Unitec programmes | February, July, September |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) | 5 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available. | Meets the IELTS 6.5 standard to enable progression to post graduate and higher level study in a range of Unitec programmes | February, July |
