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Certificate of Attainment in Academic English

This Academic English programme, offered at the University of Waikato College, prepares international students for the Foundation or Diploma programmes or a range of undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at Waikato University.

Why study a CertAttainAcadEng?
The Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) is offered at the University of Waikato College, has five levels, from Intermediate to Advanced. You can enter into the course at a level dependent on your current English level.

Classes focus on the skills needed for successful study in higher education in New Zealand such as academic writing, listening, note-taking, reading, and oral presentation skills. Higher levels can provide direct entry to university programmes - please see below for further details.
Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English Level 6 you can progress to the Foundation Studies or International Diploma programmes at the University of Waikato College.

Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English Level 7 you can progress to the Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation at the University of Waikato College or most undergraduate degree courses at the University of Waikato. Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English Level 8 you can progress to most postgraduate degree courses at the University of Waikato.

Campus Information

Hamilton campus

Our main campus is located in the vibrant, multicultural city of Hamilton, with outdoor activities, shopping malls and eateries only a short drive away. On campus, you’ll find a new state-of-the-art Student Centre, sporting facilities, cafes and eateries, car parking, subsidised bus services and more.

Intakes

Jan
May
July
Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

More Information Required

30 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We can help you with career planning, developing your CV and cover letters, interview skills, enhancing your employability skills, volunteering and refining your personal brand. The services can connect you with employers through Career Fairs, employer campus visits and promotion of graduate opportunities.

Career Opportunities
Sustainability advisor
Anthropologist
Biodiversity Management
Climate action specialist
Community educator
Data analyst
Ecologist
Economist
Environmental Scientist
Foreign Affairs Advisor
Media advisor
Policy Analyst
Political Scientist
Politician
Public relations expert
Planner

PSW Opportunity

During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Achieve an average of 75% over the best four academic subjects in the Indian School Certificate (ISC), or the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), and selected state boards: Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal with a minimum of 60% in English, or:An average of 80% over the best four academic subjects in all other state boards with Minimum of 65% in English.

English language entry requirements
To provide flexibility to students due to COVID-19 who have been affected by the closure of testing centres, the University of Waikato will accept the following alternative tests for 2023 intakes. Please note this policy is subject to review.

IELTS Indicator (this is an online version of the regular IELTS test)
TOEFL iBT Home (Plus) (this is an online version of the regular TOEFL test)
Duolingo English Test (DET) with the following scores:
DET score of 95 for pre-degree programmes (IELTS 5.5 equivalent)
DET score of 105 for undergraduate/graduate programmes (excluding those listed below)
DET score of 120 for postgraduate programmes (excluding doctoral programmes)

English language test

Undergraduate, graduate certificates, and graduate diplomas (all courses except those listed below)
IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL

80 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL

80 with a score of 21 in writing
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) 169 and no bands below 162
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
NCUK English for Academic Purposes Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)

Level 4 (Academic)
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) Minimum score of 54
Pearson PTE Academic

Overall score of 46 with no Band less than 36
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

II with distinction in all four components
University of Waikato College

Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme

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