Course catalogue / Seafield School of English
Private providerNZ Certificate in English Language - Academic (Level 5)
- Qualification
- Certificate
- NZQF level
- 5
- Duration
- 16 weeks + 1 week study break
- Indicative fees
- NZ$7,000/yr
- Location
- Auckland CBD, Online (for off-shore students)
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 no band below 5.5; Seafield NZCEL entry test 6.0 no band below 5.5; Seafield English Language Tuition Upper Intermediate Summative Distinction or Advanced/Upper Advanced Summative Pass; PTE Academic 50 with no band below 42; NZ Certificate of English Language Level 4 (Academic/General); LanguageCert C1 Expert Pass; or equivalent per NZQA Table of Internationally Recognised English Proficiency Outcomes.
English requirements
IELTS 6 (no band below 5.5)
PTE Academic 50
“IELTS (Academic): 6.0 with no individual score below 5.5 (within the last 2 years); Seafield NZCEL entry test: 6.0 with no individual score below 5.5; Seafield English Language Tuition: Upper Intermediate Summative test: Distinction; No section failed. Advanced or Upper Advanced Summative test: Pass; No section failed; Pearson's Test of English: PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42; New Zealand Certificate of English Language: Level 4 (Academic) or Level 4 (General); LanguageCert: C1 Expert Official Test Pass; or an equivalent to those listed as meeting entry criteria for a Level 5 qualification on the NZQA Table of Internationally Recognised English Proficiency Outcomes for International Students.”
Would you get in? Check in 10 seconds
Ready to apply?
Start your application to NZ Certificate in English Language - Academic (Level 5) at Seafield School of English — we’ll guide you through documents and send it to the institution.
Want the full picture?
Three minutes of questions and the AI checks this programme — and every other in New Zealand — against your background, budget and goals. Free, no signup needed to see your top match.
Check my fit — freeSimilar English language programmes
All English language courses →- English for Academic Purposes (Level 4)
Demo Institute · Level 4 · ~NZ$16,500/yr
- Master of Applied Linguistics – MAppLing
Massey University · Level 9 · ~NZ$38,840/yr
- Graduate Diploma in Arts
University of Auckland
- Bachelor of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) BEd(TESOL)
University of Auckland
- NZ Certificate in English Language (Level 4)
AGI · Level 4 · ~NZ$8,900/yr
- NZ Certificate in English Language (Level 4)
Crown · Level 4 · ~NZ$8,900/yr
Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Seafield School of English before applying.