New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2)
EL1502
Course details
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Feb 2025Jul 2025
- 17 weeks
- Full-time or Part-time
- Fees-free for New Zealand residents and citizens (usually $3,890)*
- Level 2
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
Summary
In this programme, students will learn language and communication skills at a basic to intermediate level. Students will develop oral and written English skills to help them use and understand English in familiar situations, and will develop their face-to-face and online learning study skills.
Career/Further Opportunities
Holders of this certificate will have the English language skills to work in positions that require:
- Participation in basic face-to-face meetings, discussions and communication
- Respond to basic written and spoken instructions
- Production of basic written texts relevant to the workplace
This certificate builds on the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 1) and can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3).
Scholarships
A range of study grants may be available for those domestic students learning English as a second language. For more information click here.
Events
No events.
Disclaimers
Entry criteria
General admission
a) Candidates must be 16 years or older.
b) Candidates must have achieved NZCEL (Level 1); or
c) Candidates must take part in a selection interview and will be required to take a placement test to determine their current English Language level and learning goals.
Selection criteria
Candidates must demonstrate a reasonable chance of success in the programme.
Pathways

To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
Your first day
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Semester 1 2025
Date: Monday 17 February 2025
Time: 12pm-2pm
Venue: The Atrium, City Campus
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