New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)
Course Information
This programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
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62 (0.5167 EFTS)
18 weeks total
Full-time, Face-to-face (Auckland Campus)
For information about programme fees, please contact us.
Course Overview
Build the confidence to study in English in a New Zealand academic environment. The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) is designed for learners who want to strengthen the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills needed for academic study in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Across four integrated modules, you will develop the ability to understand lectures, participate in seminars, evaluate sources, and produce structured academic writing using accepted academic conventions. You will also strengthen independent study habits, critical thinking, and academic integrity.
This programme is delivered face-to-face and is academically focused. It is designed to immerse learners in the language, expectations, and study culture of tertiary learning in New Zealand.
Who Should Apply?
This programme is ideal for learners who are academically capable and want to strengthen their academic English before progressing to further study in New Zealand. It is particularly suitable for recent school leavers, pathway learners, and early stage tertiary students who want more confidence in lectures, seminars, research, and academic writing.
Why Choose This Programme?
- Academic Pathway Focus
- Seminar & Presentation Confidence
- Critical Reading & Research Skills
- Academic Writing with APA 7
- Face-to-Face Support
- Bicultural & Culturally Responsive Learning
- Independent Learning Skills
Entry Requirements
General Admission:
Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Programme Entry:
Applicants must meet Laurus Education NZ’s programme entry requirement in English, such as IELTS (Academic or General) 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or an accepted equivalent.
If applicants do not have the above evidence, they may complete Laurus Education’s internal placement test to ensure their suitability for the programme.
International students must hold a valid student visa and appropriate medical and travel insurance for the duration of study.
Core Units
Intake Dates
Intake Dates 2026
Monthly, commencing May 2026
For further enquiries please enquire with our marketing team.
Delivery & Requirements
Format:
Full-time, face-to-face delivery at our Auckland campus.
Study Load:
620 total learning hours delivered over 17 teaching weeks plus 1 break week, with approximately 36.5 hours of study per week, consisting of 20 hours of directed face-to face classes and 16.5 hours of mandatory self-directed study.
Technology:
Students will need access to a computer or laptop and reliable internet to engage with research, learning resources, and assessment activity.
Learning Context:
This is an academic preparation programme. There is no workplace placement component; application is through academic research, seminar participation, and guided skills development.
Education Pathway
This qualification can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5). It may also support selected further-study applications, subject to the receiving provider’s entry requirements.
General Admission:
Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Programme Entry:
Applicants must meet Laurus Education NZ’s programme entry requirement in English, such as IELTS (Academic or General) 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or an accepted equivalent.
If applicants do not have the above evidence, they may complete Laurus Education’s internal placement test to ensure their suitability for the programme.
International students must hold a valid student visa and appropriate medical and travel insurance for the duration of study.
Intake Dates 2026
Monthly, commencing May 2026
For further enquiries please enquire with our marketing team.
Format:
Full-time, face-to-face delivery at our Auckland campus.
Study Load:
620 total learning hours delivered over 17 teaching weeks plus 1 break week, with approximately 36.5 hours of study per week, consisting of 20 hours of directed face-to face classes and 16.5 hours of mandatory self-directed study.
Technology:
Students will need access to a computer or laptop and reliable internet to engage with research, learning resources, and assessment activity.
Learning Context:
This is an academic preparation programme. There is no workplace placement component; application is through academic research, seminar participation, and guided skills development.
Education Pathway
This qualification can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5). It may also support selected further-study applications, subject to the receiving provider’s entry requirements.
How You Will Study
The Laurus NZ Difference: Academic Immersion & Guided Progression
Face-to-Face Support
Study on campus with direct tutor support through interactive lectures, seminars, tutorials, and guided practice.
Integrated Skill Development
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are taught as connected academic skills, so you develop confidence across the full study cycle rather than in isolated tasks.
Research and Academic Integrity
Build practical confidence in database research, source evaluation, note-taking, academic vocabulary, paraphrasing, and APA 7 referencing.
Culturally Responsive Learning
Learn in an environment that recognises the bicultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand and values the diverse cultural identities of students.
Ready to strengthen your academic English?
Join a programme designed to help you participate more confidently in English-medium study in New Zealand.
Ready to strengthen your academic English?
Join a programme designed to help you participate more confidently in English-medium study in New Zealand.
What You Will Learn
- Academic Listening & Processing
Lecture comprehension, note-taking, identifying main ideas and supporting details - Academic Speaking & Interaction
Presentations, seminars, discussion skills, active listening, and defending ideas with evidence - Academic Reading & Research
Critical reading, evaluating sources, annotated bibliographies, and academic vocabulary - Academic Writing & Inquiry
Essays and reports, academic argument, structure, drafting, proofreading, and APA 7 referencing