Sorena programme guide
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) is listed by Unitec as a Certificate at NZQF Level 4.
What you will study
Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.
Who may find it relevant
No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.
Programme structure
Published duration: Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available.
Fees context
NZ$7,157
(per year)
2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.
Entry requirements
For this programme, you will need the following: Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts A New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) or equivalent, IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec’s Language Studies English Language Placement Test. If you don’t meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.
IELTS 6.0. Career Options Improve your English for work in a professional field or continue your studies. Annual Tuition Fees Domestic/NZ students $3,700 (Approximate fees only - includ
Full entry requirements are in the Entry requirements section above.