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.
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English Language Proficiency: One of the following:
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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.
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An internationally recognised English language test result, such as:

