Certificate in General English
Want to Improve your English?
Or know someone who needs to?
Get a better job, in New Zealand or overseas. Vision College provides excellent English courses which are very helpful for working and studying in New Zealand or overseas. Become confident with reading, writing, speaking and listening to English. By improving your English you’ll be able to speak to Kiwis and increase your future study options.
Three Levels of General English Classes Available
Vision College offers 3 levels of General English classes, starting from Pre-Intermediate. (There is also an IELTS class available).
You will be tested and then placed at the appropriate level for your ability. You can progress to the next level once your present level has been achieved.
The Certificate in General English will help you learn both conversational and academic English in an enjoyable and interesting way. Grammar points are also thoroughly covered throughout the course.
Free for Permanent Residents
Classes are free for Permanent Residents (PRs) in most circumstances. Some conditions apply. And students can use English For Migrants fund (EFM) if applicable. Fees are affordable for International students.
Course Snapshot
| Qualification: | Certificate in General English |
| Level: | 3 & 4 |
| Length: | Permanent Residents: 20 weeks or 40 weeks |
| International students:Flexible, 6 - 40 weeks | |
| Start Dates: | Permanent Residents: February or July |
| International Students: Anytime | |
| Fee Guidelines 2010: | Domestic Student and Permanent Residents: Free (Includes Adminstration Fee, Learners Levy and Tuition) |
| International Students: | |
| 1-6 weeks $330 per week. 7-12 weeks $310 per week. 13 weeks or more $295 per week. | |
Plus Adminstration Fee $200 | |
Course Related Costs are extra |
Study Options
| Hamilton Campus: | On-campus. Full-time. 6 months. |
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Subjects Covered
A number of interesting topics are used to improve the English language skills of students. In addition, the writing of CVs, reports and formal and informal letters are covered at most levels. Language lab activities are included.
“I think the course is just fantastic. I’m able to write, read, speak and understand everything around me. That’s great!” Kalyan Leang
“This course has been very useful for me, especially listening and grammar.” Jin Kyung Kim
Availability of subjects listed may vary.
Entry Requirements
Open to New Zealand Citizens/Permanent Residents and International students whose first language is not English. The minimum age is 16 years (special conditions apply). A placement level indicator test is used to ascertain at which level a student needs to start.
Graduate Opportunities
Second language students who attain increased English language skills are better placed to enter the job market than those with lesser English language skills.
Further Study
Students who complete Intermediate level or above are eligible to pursue a number of other courses at Vision College or at other tertiary institutions, such as at a Polytechnic or University. The exact minimum level of English required for those courses can be obtained upon application.
How do I enrol?
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| International Students: use the International Enrolment Form |
