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The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) is a qualification approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
You can study the NZCEL at different levels (Foundation Level and Levels 1-5). Certificates at each level have 60 credits.
More information about the NZCEL qualification is available on the NZQA website.
NZCEL Level 1 is for learners of English as an additional language who have minimal command of English. Learners who complete an NZCEL Level 1 can:
Understand frequently used spoken expressions and simple sentences on areas of most immediate personal relevance in predictable everyday situations.
Participate in short spoken discourse of immediate personal relevance for social and transactional purposes in predictable everyday situations. Understand specific predictable information in simple everyday written texts.
Write short simple texts relating to personal and everyday topics relevant to daily life.
Since 2018, we have taught NCEL Level 1 and 2 at 5 of our language centres around Aotearoa New Zealand.
This year we have temporarily paused teaching NZCEL so we can review and update the course. We are currently talking to teachers and current and former students about this, and we are reviewing the course content and materials.
We plan to offer NZCEL Level 1 in Term 3 2024.
We offer a wide range of other English language programmes. If you don’t want to wait until Term 3, 2024 talk to your nearest language centre about a course that is suitable for you.
You can study for an NZCEL with another provider. A list of organisations that offer NZCEL is available on the NZQA website.
