Otago Polytechnic

Last updated 27 August 2026
Last updated 27 August 2026

Contact details

Address
Forth Street, Dunedin North, Dunedin, Otago
Phone
0800 762 786
Email
english@op.ac.nz
Website
https://www.op.ac.nz/study/education-and-culture/english-language

Courses

Course

NZCEL Level 3 Applied (Academic) Listening

This Certificate is for intermediate English speakers who want to do further English Language or subject study in an academic context. It is a nationally recognised qualification.
This programme can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other educational institutions in New Zealand.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
5 hours
Course length
17 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$599 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$731 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Materials fee
$60 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Course

NZCEL Level 3 Applied (Academic) Reading

This Certificate is for intermediate English speakers who want to do further English Language or subject study in an academic context. It is a nationally recognised qualification.
This programme can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other educational institutions in New Zealand.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
5 hours
Course length
17 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$599 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$731 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Materials fee
$60 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Course

NZCEL Level 3 Applied (Academic) Speaking

This Certificate is for intermediate English speakers who want to do further English Language or subject study in an academic context. It is a nationally recognised qualification.
This programme can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other educational institutions in New Zealand.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
5 hours
Course length
17 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$599 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$731 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Materials fee
$60 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Course

NZCEL Level 3 Applied (Academic) Writing

This Certificate is for intermediate English speakers who want to do further English Language or subject study in an academic context. It is a nationally recognised qualification.
This programme can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other educational institutions in New Zealand.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
5 hours
Course length
17 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$599 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$731 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Materials fee
$60 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Course

NZCEL Level 3 General listening

This Certificate is for speakers who can already use intermediate-level English in everyday settings but want to improve their English for study or work. It is a nationally recognised qualification. It can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other educational institutions in New Zealand.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
5 hours
Course length
17 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$599 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$731 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Materials fee
$60 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Course

NZCEL Level 3 General reading

This Certificate is for speakers who can already use intermediate-level English in everyday settings but want to improve their English for study or work. It is a nationally recognised qualification. It can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other educational institutions in New Zealand.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
5 hours
Course length
17 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$599 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$731 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Materials fee
$60 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Course

NZCEL Level 3 General speaking

This Certificate is for speakers who can already use intermediate-level English in everyday settings but want to improve their English for study or work. It is a nationally recognised qualification. It can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other educational institutions in New Zealand.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
5 hours
Course length
17 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$599 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$731 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Materials fee
$60 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Course

NZCEL Level 3 General writing

This Certificate is for speakers who can already use intermediate-level English in everyday settings but want to improve their English for study or work. It is a nationally recognised qualification. It can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other educational institutions in New Zealand.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
5 hours
Course length
17 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$599 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$731 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Materials fee
$60 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Course

NZCEL Level 4 (Academic) Listening

This Certificate is for upper-intermediate English speakers who want to do further English Language or subject study in an academic context. It is a nationally recognised qualification.
This programme can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other educational institutions in New Zealand.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
5 hours
Course length
17 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$599 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$731 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Materials fee
$60 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Course

NZCEL Level 4 (Academic) Reading

This Certificate is for upper-intermediate English speakers who want to do further English Language or subject study in an academic context. It is a nationally recognised qualification.
This programme can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other educational institutions in New Zealand.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
5 hours
Course length
17 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$599 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$731 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Materials fee
$60 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Course

NZCEL Level 4 (Academic) Speaking

This Certificate is for upper-intermediate English speakers who want to do further English Language or subject study in an academic context. It is a nationally recognised qualification.
This programme can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other educational institutions in New Zealand.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
5 hours
Course length
17 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$599 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$731 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Materials fee
$60 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Course

NZCEL Level 4 (Academic) Writing

This Certificate is for upper-intermediate English speakers who want to do further English Language or subject study in an academic context. It is a nationally recognised qualification.
This programme can lead to academic study at Otago Polytechnic or you can use it to transfer to other educational institutions in New Zealand.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
5 hours
Course length
17 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$599 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$731 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.
Materials fee
$60 * Fee charged once depending on courses selected. Please discuss with provider.