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 Manukau Institute of Technology and 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
Approximate fee for 120 credits
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. For more information download the programme regulations: Courses and timetables For more details on the courses including timetables, please click on the course names below. Debug program code:NZCE4 - ACADEMIC4Compulsory Course ID:013351 - 4181 - Listening for Academic PurposesSELECT * FROM PS_UTC_IR_TMTL_VW INNER JOIN PS_CLASS_TBL_VW ON PS_UTC_IR_TMT
Start dates
- Sem 2 B : 21 Sep 2026 – 5 Feb 2027
- Projected from 2026 pattern: Sem 2 B : 21 Sep 2027 – 5 Feb 2028projected — needs reconfirmation
Career context
The institution has not supplied structured career-outcome information to the Sorena catalogue.
What to check before applying
- Confirm the current fee and fee basis with the institution.
- Check the next available start date.
- Review the institution's academic and English requirements.
- Complete the Sorena assessment before requesting individual guidance.