New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)

Location

Dunedin 

Duration

Up to 17 weeks full-time; part-time options available

Delivery

On campus

Credits

60

DescLevel

60

Intakes

February and July

Apply

Anytime

    Study breaks content

  • Location
    Intake
    Study breaks
  • Dunedin
    26 February 2024
  • Dunedin
    22 July 2024
  • Dunedin
    17 February 2025
    14 April 2025 - 25 April 2025
  • Dunedin
    14 July 2025
    22 September 2025 - 3 October 2025

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 speakers who can already use intermediate-level English in everyday settings but want to improve their English for study or work. 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

What you will learn

When you complete this programme you will be able to:

  • understand the main points and details of spoken and written information on familiar topics
  • speak with confidence about familiar topics
  • write about familiar topics in a way that is easy to understand.

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

You can enrol in other certificate programmes, but we recommend that you complete 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. 

Intakes:

Course Description Dates
25-DUN-S1 Dunedin 17 Feb 2025
25-DUN-S2 Dunedin 14 Jul 2025