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New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 5

Qualification
Certificate
NZQF level
5
Duration
18 weeks (including 2-week break), in-class or online delivery
Audience
Domestic students

Entry requirements

Domestic students must be at least 16 years of age at enrolment/start; international students must be at least 18. Applicants must produce evidence of English proficiency equivalent to CEFR B2 Intermediate level, or complete Skill NZ Placement Test.

English requirements

IELTS 6 (no band below 5.5)

TOEFL iBT 60

“English Language Entry IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5. TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18). Cambridge English Qualifications B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. OET Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests. NZCEL Level 4 (Academic).”

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