Credits:

48

Duration:

15 weeks (including holiday weeks)

Qualifications:

• Preparation for the IELTS Examination

Entry Requirements:

Applicants must be aged 18 years or older, and have a minimum standard of English such as one of the following (to be confirmed by an English Proficiency placement test): IELTS 4.5 Academic / General, TOEFL 480/550, GCSE Level Grade C, or Cambridge Certificate FCE.

Aim of the Course:

The aim of the course is to:

• enable international students and recent immigrants to New Zealand to gain an understanding of the IELTS themes and format and prepare for the examination by developing their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking
• to progress from an IELTS band score of 4.5 - 5.0 at entry to an IELTS band score of 5.5 or higher by the time they have completed the course
• develop communication and study skills suitable for an advanced academic environment at National Qualifications Framework Level 5 and 6, or to enter the workforce in an English-speaking environment
• also provide opportunities for students to learn about New Zealand culture and integrate into New Zealand society