- Location
Dunedin
- Duration
- Up to 17 weeks full-time; part-time options available
- Delivery
On campus
- Credits
- 60
- Level
- 4
- Start
- February and July
- Apply
- Anytime
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LocationIntakeStudy breaks
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Online for international students outside of NZ25 January 202122 March 2021 - 2 April 2021
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Online for international students outside of NZ7 April 202131 May 2021 - 4 June 2021
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Online for international students outside of NZ7 June 20212 August 2021 - 13 August 2021
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Online for international students outside of NZ16 August 202111 October 2021 - 15 October 2021
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Online for international students outside of NZ18 October 202113 December 2021 - 4 February 2022
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Auckland International Campus25 January 202122 March 2021 - 2 April 2021
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Auckland International Campus25 January 202122 March 2021 - 2 April 2021
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Auckland International Campus7 April 202131 May 2021 - 4 June 2021
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Auckland International Campus7 June 20212 August 2021 - 13 August 2021
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Auckland International Campus16 August 202111 October 2021 - 15 October 2021
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Auckland International Campus18 October 202113 December 2021 - 4 February 2022
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Dunedin22 February 2021
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Dunedin19 July 2021
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Online for international students outside of NZ8 February 202211 April 2022 - 22 April 2022
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Online for international students outside of NZ26 April 202227 June 2022 - 22 July 2022
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Online for international students outside of NZ25 July 202219 September 2022 - 7 October 2022
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Online for international students outside of NZ10 October 202212 December 2022 - 3 February 2023
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Auckland International Campus8 February 202211 April 2022 - 22 April 2022
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Auckland International Campus26 April 202227 June 2022 - 22 July 2022
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Auckland International Campus25 July 202219 September 2022 - 7 October 2022
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Auckland International Campus10 October 202212 December 2022 - 3 February 2023
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Dunedin21 February 2022
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Dunedin8 July 2022
Want to improve your English skills?
Study English at Otago Polytechnic to prepare for further study, make new friends and experience New Zealand culture.
When you study with us you will:
- learn English from teachers who are very patient and understanding.
- work in small groups to practise your speaking.
- meet native speakers and listen to guest speakers.
- gain study skills through self-directed learning and group work.
This Certificate is for upper-intermediate English speakers who want to do further English-language or subject study in an academic context. It is a nationally-recognised qualification. It can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic, or you can use it to transfer to other study institutes in New Zealand.
Entry requirements
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) or equivalent.
- We will test you and place you at the right level when you arrive. You may not be enrolled into the Certificate level that you apply for.
- International students need a visa to study with us for more than three months.
What you will learn
When you complete this programme you will be able to:
- understand the main ideas and key supporting details of moderately complex spoken and written information for social and transactional purposes
- participate effectively in sustained conversation for social and transactional purposes
- write detailed, well developed and moderately complex texts
Your workload
- 22 hours a week in class, guided by your teacher
- 10-14 hours a week for self-directed study
Additional costs
You will need to buy the course textbook at the start of your course. This will be available from your lecturer for a discounted price of $60.00.
Next step
This programme prepares you for further study in our certificate, diploma and degree programmes. We recommend the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4).
Student loans and allowances
Student loans and allowances are for domestic students only. For information about student loans and allowances please visit the Studylink website. It is important to apply for your student loan/allowance at the same time as you apply for this programme, due to the length of time Studylink take to process. Loan/allowance applications can be cancelled at any time if you decide to withdraw your programme application or if it is unsuccessful.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative ONLY. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.
