Certificate of Attainment in English Language

CAEL is a full-time course with 23 hours of tuition each week for approximately 12 weeks. There are four intakes each year. When you arrive your English level will be assessed and you will be placed in an appropriate level. On successful completion of the course you will receive a University of Waikato Certificate of Attainment in English Language. Intermediate to advanced certificates are endorsed with 'Academic English'.

The Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL) has 8 levels, from elementary to advanced. All students study a core programme during the morning which helps students improve their reading, writing listening and speaking skills. Higher level classes focus on skills needed for successful university study such as academic writing, listening, note-taking, reading and oral presentation skills.

In the afternoon, there is a compulsory Language Skills programme for students in the lower levels (elementary and pre-intermediate). Students in the intermediate to advanced courses can choose one of the afternoon options below. To ensure sufficient attention is given to individuals, class numbers will not normally exceed 18 students.