New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4): Fees & Entry Requirements at Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)

New Zealand

What will I learn?

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 understandingwork in small groups to practise your speakingmeet native speakers and listen to guest speakersgain 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.

Study options

Full Time (16 Weeks)

Tuition fees
NZ$8,320.00 (4,18,743) per year
Access to Student Health and Counselling - 215.00
Start date

February 2026

Venue

Auckland International Campus

Level 1, 350 Queen Street,

Auckland,

1142, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (16 Weeks)

Tuition fees
NZ$8,320.00 (4,18,743) per year
Access to Student Health and Counselling - 215.00
Start date

August 2026

Venue

Auckland International Campus

Level 1, 350 Queen Street,

Auckland,

1142, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

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.
Alternatively, you can provide:

New Zealand University Entrance OR
Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years) OR TOEFL paper based test (PBT): Score of 530 (with an essay score of 4.5 TWE); TOEFL internet based test (IBT): Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14); Cambridge english examinations: B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; Pearson test of english (ACADEMIC): PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36; Language Certificate: B2 Communicator IESOL (LRW) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill.

Auckland International Campus (OPAIC)

At our Auckland International Campus, this programme is delivered through Future Skills Academy in a sub-contract arrangement between Otago Polytechnic and Future Skills.

You must provide:

New Zealand University Entrance OR
Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years)

Reading band 5.0
Writing band 5.5
Speaking band 5.0
Listening band 5.0, OR

Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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