Programmes

NZCEL Programmes at WIE

WIE delivers selected NZCEL qualifications approved by NZQA. Each programme is carefully designed to meet the specific needs of learners at different proficiency levels, from complete beginners to advanced academic English.

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Current Programmes

Level 1F

NZCEL (Foundation)

Currently Offered

For learners who can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.

StrandGeneral
CEFRA1
Credits60
DurationTBD — confirm with WIE
IntakesTBD — confirm with WIE
FeesTBD — confirm with WIE
View entry requirements →
Level 1

NZCEL (Elementary)

Currently Offered

For learners who can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.

StrandGeneral
CEFRA2
Credits60
DurationTBD — confirm with WIE
IntakesTBD — confirm with WIE
FeesTBD — confirm with WIE
View entry requirements →
Level 2

NZCEL (Pre-Intermediate)

Currently Offered

For learners who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters.

StrandGeneral
CEFRA2–B1
Credits60
DurationTBD — confirm with WIE
IntakesTBD — confirm with WIE
FeesTBD — confirm with WIE
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Level 3

NZCEL (Intermediate - General)

Currently Offered

For learners who can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

StrandGeneral
CEFRB1
Credits60
DurationTBD — confirm with WIE
IntakesTBD — confirm with WIE
FeesTBD — confirm with WIE
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Level 3

NZCEL (Intermediate - Applied)

Currently Offered

For learners who need English for workplace and vocational contexts.

StrandApplied
CEFRB1
Credits60
DurationTBD — confirm with WIE
IntakesTBD — confirm with WIE
FeesTBD — confirm with WIE
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Level 4

NZCEL (Upper-Intermediate - General)

Currently Offered

For learners who can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics.

StrandGeneral
CEFRB2
Credits60
DurationTBD — confirm with WIE
IntakesTBD — confirm with WIE
FeesTBD — confirm with WIE
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Level 4

NZCEL (Upper-Intermediate - Academic)

Currently Offered Most Popular

For learners who need English for academic study. Develops skills for tertiary education.

StrandAcademic
CEFRB2
Credits60
DurationTBD — confirm with WIE
IntakesTBD — confirm with WIE
FeesTBD — confirm with WIE
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Level 5

NZCEL (Advanced - Academic)

Currently Offered

For learners who can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and express themselves fluently.

StrandAcademic
CEFRC1
Credits60
DurationTBD — confirm with WIE
IntakesTBD — confirm with WIE
FeesTBD — confirm with WIE
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Programme Verification Required

The programmes listed above are based on the NZCEL qualification framework. WIE's specific approvals and current offerings may differ. Please contact WIE to confirm which programmes are currently approved and actively offered, along with accurate fees, duration, and intake dates.

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Individual Programme Pages

Individual programme pages will be created for each WIE-approved programme. Each page will include: official programme title, qualification level and strand, who the programme is for, entry requirements, learning outcomes, duration and study hours, assessment method, intake information, fees, progression opportunities, application call to action, and source review date.

Enquire About Our Programmes

Contact WIE to discuss which NZCEL programme is right for you.