NZQA sets English language entry requirements for international students (except Universities) through the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2013. This requirement placed responsibility on education providers to ensure all international students they enrol have an appropriate level of English proficiency for the level at which they intend to study. They also must maintain evidence that their international students possess the appropriate level of English proficiency as part of their enrolment records.
Evidence of a student’s English proficiency can take a number of forms; for example, an appropriate score on an international English proficiency test, such as IELTS. IELTS is quite popular English language testing system in India. There are many other ways students can prove the proficiency of English language (please find the details in the section “Other internationally recognised English proficiency outcomes for international students). Due to the popularity of IELTS testing system, we have provided below details for students benefit.
IELTS
IELTS – the International English Language Testing System, jointly owned by the British Council, IDP-IELTS Australia, and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, found at http://www.ielts.org. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an internationally recognised English language assessment. A recent test from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) can be used as proof that international students you meet our English requirements.
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Other Internationally Recognised English Proficiency Outcomes For International Students
IELTS – the International English Language Testing System, jointly owned by the British Council, IDP-IELTS Australia, and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, found at http://www.ielts.org. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an internationally recognised English language assessment. A recent test from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) can be used as proof that international students you meet our English requirements.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
The English Language proficiency test of the Educational Testing Service, whose headquarters are in Princeton, United States, found at www.ets.org. TOEFL Paper-based test (pBT) • TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)
- University of Cambridge English Examinations
The examination of the University of Cambridge English Examinations found at http://www.cambridgeesol.org • Certificate in Advanced English – CAE • Certificate of Proficiency in English – CPE • First Certificate in English – FCE
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language
NZCEL: the New Zealand Certificate in English Language listed on the NZQF (NZQA being the qualification developer).
- Pearson Test of English (Academic)
The Pearson Test of English (Academic), found at http://www.pearsonpte.com/Pages/Home.aspx
- City & Guilds IESOL
Internal English for Speakers of Other Languages qualifications by City & Guilds, found at http://www.cityandguildsenglish.com