Programme overview
CertETS is a 26 week programme designed for students who meet the academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate study. It enables students to increase their English language proficiency, study skills and understanding of a western analytical approach to study. The qualification has been approved nationally as a non-IELTS university language entry standard (however, students planning to continue their studies at another NZ university should check whether that institution has additional departmental entry requirements).
Programme structure
- All students complete Core Academic Skills (BRDG 001) in the first half of the course. Undergraduate students complete Advanced English for Undergraduate Study (BRDG 002) and postgraduate students complete Advanced English for Postgraduate Study (BRDG 003) in the second half of the course.
- Class timetables are reviewed regularly.
Course objectives
- To help students acquire the level of English proficiency required for successful study at an English-medium university;
- To provide students with the academic skills necessary to succeed in university study;
- To enable students to make the transition to the independent learning required for university studies;
- To provide students with the experience of preparing university assignments and presenting their research in an appropriate academic manner within a given time frame.
Course syllabus
- For detailed information on course structure, content and assessment please download the course syllabus (PDF 45KB).