18 Humanities Course Programs in New Zealand

NZLC’s General English courses are the best way for students to develop comprehensive English skills for education, work, social situations and travel in New Zealand and beyond.

EPPS (10 weeks) is for students: who hold a conditional offer for postgraduate study at the University of Auckland or other New Zealand tertiary institutions, and,who have narrowly missed the English language requirements. Students who successfully complete this program with the required grade, will meet the English language requirements for university study.

EPUS (10 weeks) is for students: who hold a conditional offer for undergraduate study at the University of Auckland or other New Zealand tertiary institutions1, and, who have narrowly missed the English language requirements. Students who successfully complete this program with the required grade, will meet the English language requirements for university study.

Cambridge English exams are the most recognised English exams in the world and are accepted by employers, Immigration New Zealand, educational institutions and government departments around the world.

This qualification is intended for learners of English as an additional language, who attend NZQA approved programmes delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand or off-shore. The qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework or Reference (CEFR) B2. It allows the kiwi community, employers and educational institutions to recognise the level at which the graduate can use English for general, workplace or academic purposes.

Southern Lakes English College provides a fun, motivating, communicative approach to English learning. Our General English courses ensure that students make excellent progress in all areas of English, with a special focus on speaking and listening skills. ​Courses run from January to December with a 3-week summer break in the Christmas and New Year period

Cambridge English exams are the most recognised English exams in the world and are accepted by employers, Immigration New Zealand, educational institutions and government departments around the world. B2 First (FCE-First Certificate in English) covers the four main language skills – reading, (+ use of English) writing, listening and speaking. Materials are taken from real life sources, including published personal experiences, business meetings and informal/formal writings. Cambridge English B2 First (FCE), is a thorough test of all areas of language ability at an Upper Intermediate level.

The NZIOS NZCEL (Applied) (Level 3) programme aims to develop students’ language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening which will be applied to a specific academic context. The targeted learners are students who are living overseas or in NZ who wish to improve their English proficiency so as to progress through an education pathway to successfully access higher tertiary education options in New Zealand, or internationally. The programme consists of 27 credits from the five EAP unit standards and 35 credits from five unit standards in the English Language domain. The unit standards for the NZCEL (Applied) Level 3 are specified in the NZCEL Guiding Document (May 2019).

NZIoS English Language Development courses are designed to help students make accelerated progress in learning in each of the core four English Language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking and with concentration on vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. The courses allow students to study EL at any level from one to three and progress through levels one to three. For students aspiring to advance further the courses prepare students for Academic English programmes at level 4 and Level 5.These courses will equip you to communicate in English independently so you can converse in familiar, everyday life situations in an English language environment.

General English will help you improve your ability to communicate in English in social and work situations and progress to other ELA courses. The course focuses on the development of communication skills with a balance of speaking, listening, reading, and writing tasks. You will learn through class activities, individual, pair, and small group work.

Practical everyday skills you need to succeed in a working environment and in international business. The 6-week full-time Business English courses are very practical and focus on commonly used English and communication skills at work. Topics covered include business etiquette in different cultures, interview techniques, meetings and telephone skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to deliver presentations with confidence.

Improve your logical and critical thinking skills in this free online course. Identify common obstacles to effective thinking.

This qualification is intended for candidates of English as an additional language, who wish to pursue academic study requiring high levels of English language competency. Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate independently and effectively in a wide range of familiar and unfamiliar situations with fluency and flexibility in academic contexts. This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) high B2. This qualification allows educational institutions and professional bodies to recognise the level at which the graduate can use English for academic purposes.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assesses the English language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as the language of communication.

Southern Lakes English College has excellent pass rates for its Academic students. You can prepare for following examinations at Southern Lakes English College: IELTS (General and Academic), Cambridge B2 First (FCE), Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), Pearson Test of English (PTE), TOEIC