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Certificate of Attainment in English Language

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education and teaching

University of Waikato College's programme provides international students, whose first language is not English, with a programme which will develop their proficiency in the four key skill areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

43 points, 10 weeks

Hamilton

See below start dates

Why study the Certificate of Attainment in English Language?

The Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL) is offered at the University of Waikato College, has three levels, from Elementary to Pre-Intermediate. You can enter into the course at a level dependent on your current English level.

Classes focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking English in a variety of formal and informal contexts in preparation for the higher levels.

43 points, 10 weeks

Hamilton

See below start dates

Degree information

Entry Requirements Fees and scholarships

Duration

Each level is taught in a 10 week block (23 hours of tuition per week on campus) with one-week orientation.

2024 dates

2024 Block 1

  • Orientation Date: Wednesday 31 January 2024
  • Block Dates: 5 February to 19 April 2024

2024 Block 2

  • Orientation Date: Wednesday 8 May 2024
  • Block Dates: 13 May to 19 July 2024

2024 Block 3

  • Orientation Date: Wednesday 31 July 2024
  • Block Dates: 5 August to 11 October 2024

2024 Block 4

  • Orientation Date: Wednesday 23 October 2024
  • Block Dates: 29 October to 20 December 2024 and 6 January to 17 January 2025

2025 dates

2025 Block 1

  • Orientation Date: Wednesday 29 January 2025
  • Block Dates: 3 February to 11 April 2025

2025 Block 2

  • Orientation Date: Wednesday 7 May 2025
  • Block Dates: Monday 12 May to Friday 19 July 2025

2025 Block 3

  • Orientation Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025
  • Block Dates: Monday 4 August to Friday 10 October 2025

2025 Block 4

  • Orientation Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025
  • Block Dates: Tuesday 29 October to Friday 19 December 2025 and Monday 5 January 2026 to Friday 16 January 2026

How to apply

Students can apply online through the University of Waikato College online application form.

 

Tuition Fees

2023

Fees $5600 per block plus up to $800 Student Services Levies per year*

*Fees are subject to change

Contact us

International Enquiries

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm

University of Waikato College

University of Waikato College, Language Institute (LAIN) Building, The University of Waikato Gate 1, Knighton Road, Hamilton, New Zealand