Certificate in English for Academic Study

Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, while learning about the academic culture in New Zealand and how to take control of your studies.

The Certificate in English for Academic Study prepares you for degree level study at AUT or other universities.

If you achieve a B grade overall or higher with B or higher in writing and all other grades C+ or higher, you meet the English language entry requirements for many AUT undergraduate degrees.

This programme is also suitable for Certificate in English Language graduates who want to continue their study, and applicants with overseas qualifications whose first language is not English.

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Minimum entry requirements

  • NCEA: 48 level 2 credits or higher including eight level 1 credits in any one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Art History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education, or ESOL level 3 credits in reading and writing
  • CIE: 60 points on the UCAS Tariff, including any one subject similar to the NCEA subjects listed above
  • IB: Completion of Year 12

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall with all bands 5.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Quick facts
Programme code:
AK3309
Level:
5
Points:
60
Duration:
0.5 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:
12 Jul 2021
28 Feb 2022
18 Jul 2022
Fees:
Domestic
$3,155
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 60 points in 2021. The exact fees will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • Check if you're eligible for fees-free study
International
$15,833
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 60 points in 2021. The exact fees will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

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