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

To be admitted into the NZCEL (Academic) Level 5 programme, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

  • Minimum Age: 16 years
  • Academic Requirement: Successful completion of the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 4, or an equivalent qualification.
  • English Language Proficiency: One of the following:

    • An internationally recognised English language test result, such as:

      • IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0, with no band lower than 5.5
    • An NZQA-approved equivalent.
    • A satisfactory result in an internal placement test.