New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology trading as NMIT

Last updated 27 August 2026
Last updated 27 August 2026

Contact details

Address
322 Hardy Street, Nelson City, Nelson, Nelson-Tasman
Phone
03 546 3605
Email
angela.scott@nmit.ac.nz
Website
https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/programmes/study-english

Courses

Course

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)

This programme will teach you to communicate independently and effectively in familiar and some less familiar situations with fluency and flexibility in everyday, workplace and/or academic English language contexts. Learner independence is encouraged through the use of online and project-based learning, which develops generic skills that are transferable to study or work, such as time management and teamwork.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
Yes
Hours per week
20 hours
Course length
16 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$3340 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$0
Materials fee
$0
Course

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5)

In this programme you will gain the English language skills to communicate independently and effectively in a wide range of familiar and unfamiliar situations with fluency and flexibility in professional and/or academic English language contexts. This programme encourages learner independence through the use of online and project-based learning. You will develop generic skills that are transferable to study or work, such as leadership and time management skills.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
Yes
Hours per week
20 hours
Course length
16 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$3340 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$0
Materials fee
$0
Course

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)

This programme will teach you to communicate in most situations with some independence and fluency so as to take part in everyday life, in a workplace and/or for academic study. Learner independence is encouraged through the use of online and project-based learning, which develops generic skills that are transferable to work and study, such as computer skills, time management and teamwork.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
Yes
Hours per week
20 hours
Course length
16 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$3340 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$0
Materials fee
$0
Course

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)

This programme will teach you to communicate in most situations with some independence and fluency so as to take part in everyday life, in a workplace and/or for academic study. Learner independence is encouraged through the use of online and project-based learning, which develops generic skills that are transferable to work and study, such as computer skills, time management and teamwork.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
Yes
Hours per week
20 hours
Course length
16 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$3340 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$0
Materials fee
$0
Course

Short Courses English Language Non-Certificate Courses

Whether English speaking and writing are new to you, you want to develop your existing conversation and writing skills, or you plan to go on to tertiary study, we have an extensive range of English courses designed to build your skills and take you to the next level of English competency.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Part-time
Private tutoring available
Yes
Hours per week
20 hours
Course length
8 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$1670 per term
Enrolment/administration fee
$0
Materials fee
$0