Sorena programme guide
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
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 (NZCEL) is listed by New Zealand Institute of Studies Limited 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: 16 weeks.
Fees context
NZ$7,300
(total for the whole programme)
2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.
Not published
Entry requirements
Hold NZCEL Level 3 (Academic) or equivalent, OR achieve an appropriate score on NZIOS's English Language Placement Test
See academic prerequisites (placement test or NZCEL Level 3 equivalent required for entry)
Full entry requirements are in the Entry requirements section above.
Start dates
Start dates for this programme are not published.
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