The Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) has five levels from Intermediate to Advanced and you will enter into the programme 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 exact details.
Course Requirements
The Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL) and CAAE are full-time courses which include a core programme of 20 hours per week plus an afternoon elective twice a week. All electives are subject to sufficient numbers in order to run and some choices may be restricted to students at higher levels.
Examples of electives include;
- Business English
- EAP skills for University Study
- Focus on Communication and Fluency
- Focus on Reading and Writing
- IELTS Preparation
- Preparation for postgraduate studies.
Intakes, course duration and fees
Each block is 10 weeks long with a one-week orientation.
- 2018: Fees are $5,100 per block plus $519 Enrolment Levies per year
| Intakes | Orientation Dates | Block Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Block 1 | Monday 5 February 2018 | 12 February - 27 April 2018 |
| 2018 Intensive Block* | Wednesday 2 May 2018 | 7 May - 29 June 2018 |
| 2018 Block 2 | Monday 14 May 2018 | 21 May - 27 July 2018 |
| 2018 Block 3 | Monday 6 August 2018 | 13 August - 19 October 2018 |
| 2018 Block 4 | Monday 29 October 2018 | 5 November 2018 - 25 January 2019 |
*Level 6, 7 & 8 only
Students can apply online through the Pathways College online application form
Key information
| Study Locations | Hamilton |
| Faculty | Pathways College |
| Years | 1.0 |
| Start Dates | See above dates |
Scholarships and prizes
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Graduate study options
Direct Entry to University
You will need:
- successful completion of CAAE Level 6 to meet the English requirements for the Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies
- successful completion of CAAE Level 7 to meet the English requirements for most undergraduate degrees (some qualifications have additional requirements).
- successful completion of CAAE Level 8 to meet the English requirements for most postgraduate qualifications (some qualifications have additional requirements).
Admission and enrolment
| Current IELTS Score | Current TOEFL iBT Score | Level Started |
|---|---|---|
| A recent* IELTS score of 4.0 overall, including 4.0 in the writing band and no less than 3.5 in the other bands. | A recent*TOEFL iBT score of 31 overall, with no less than 11 in the writing band. | Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE): Level 4 |
| A recent* IELTS score of 4.5 overall, including 4.5 in the writing band and no less than 4.0 in the other bands. | A recent*TOEFL iBT score of 32-34 overall, with no less than 12 in the writing band | Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE): Level 5 |
| A recent* IELTS score of 5.0 overall, including 5.0 in the writing band and no less than 4.5 in the other bands. | A recent*TOEFL iBT score of 35-45 overall, with no less than 14 in the writing band | Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE): Level 6 |
| A recent* IELTS score of 5.5 overall, including 5.5 in the writing band and no less than 5.0 in the other bands. | A recent*TOEFL iBT score of 46-59 overall, with no less than 18 in the writing band | Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE): Level 7 |
| A recent* IELTS score of 6.0 overall, including 6.0 in the writing band and no less than 5.5 in the other bands. | A recent*TOEFL iBT score of 60-78 overall, with no less than 21 in the writing band | Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE): Level 8 |
Students can apply for a pathway offer that includes up to two blocks of English before starting their degree.
Students who do not have any previous result, or who require longer than 2 blocks of study to gain entry to their degree, will need to apply to Pathways College directly for their English offer.
*The IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL iBT results can be dated no older than 12 months from the students intended start date.
Contacts
Waikato Pathways College- Te Huanui
Phone: 0800 WAIKATO or + 64 7 858 5600
Email: pathwayscollege@waikato.ac.nz
Website: www.wu.ac.nz/pathways/
