New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) (Level 4)

Qualification: Certificate
NZQF level: 4
Duration: 22 weeks including holiday weeks
Location: Auckland City, New Zealand
Audience: Domestic students

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold NCEA Level 2 or equivalent. Alternative entry considered with a Level 3 qualification in Business or related field, Year 12 completion, or relevant work/life experience. May require interview, diagnostic assessment, or portfolio to demonstrate literacy/numeracy/study skills. Domestic learners minimum age 16 (must meet academic requirements if 16-17); international learners minimum age 18.

English requirements

IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5)

TOEFL iBT 46

PTE Academic 42

“International applicants must meet the NZQA English language requirements for Level 4 programmes. Accepted evidence includes: IELTS Academic overall score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0. TOEFL iBT score of 46. PTE Academic score of 42. NZCEL Level 3 (Academic) with endorsement for Level 4 study.”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Imperial College of New Zealand before applying.