Page 58 - Programme Information 2019 Chile

ETC Qualifications for International Students

ETC Qualifications Academic Levels Further Study

English for Academic New Zealand Comparable IELTS Comparable CEFR Possible pathways
Studies (ETC Certificate in English level (Common to Polytechnic or
qualification) Language (national European University
qualification) Framework of
Reference)
Level
Advanced Plus Level 5 (Academic) 7 C1 Postgraduate
qualifications
Advanced 6.5

Intermediate plus Level 4 (Academic) 6 B2 Degree (Level 7)
Certificate/Diploma
(Level 6 or 7)
Intermediate 5.5 Certificate/Diploma
(Level 5)
Certificate Level 4
Pre-intermediate Level 3 (Academic) 5 B1 Certificate level 3
Plus
Pre-intermediate 4.5 Certificate level 2
Level 2
Elementary Plus 4 A2

Elementary Level 1

Pre-elementary Plus A1
Level 1 Foundation
Pre-elementary

English for Academic Studies

This is an ETC qualification. It is designed to prepare you for external exams, for example IELTS or
Cambridge. A successful IELTS or Cambridge exam will assist you in gaining entrance to a range of
universities and polytechnics in New Zealand and overseas. Each level involves 10 weeks of study.
Students can start any Monday with a flexible number of weeks for enrolment.

New Zealand Certificate in English Language

This is a nationally recognised qualification in New Zealand. Level 3 and 4 (Academic) are accepted by
polytechnics and some universities within New Zealand. All assessments are internal and no external
exams are required. Each level involves 20 weeks of study. Students usually enrol for 20 weeks with set
start dates.

Programmes

For all student enrolments, ETC can assess students’ English ability and make recommendations
regarding the best level and programme to enrol in.

\\server\Staff\Advertising, Brochures\ETC international qualifications information 040918.docx