Certificate of Attainment in Academic English
This Academic English programme, offered at the University of Waikato College, prepares international students for the Foundation or Diploma programmes or a range of undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at Waikato University.
Why study a CertAttainAcadEng?
The Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) is offered at the University of Waikato College, has five levels, from Intermediate to Advanced. You can enter into the course 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 further details.
Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English Level 6 you can progress to the Foundation Studies or International Diploma programmes at the University of Waikato College.
Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English Level 7 you can progress to the Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation at the University of Waikato College or most undergraduate degree courses at the University of Waikato. Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English Level 8 you can progress to most postgraduate degree courses at the University of Waikato.
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Entry Requirements For all tests that we will accept as part of English language proficiency please visit our Entry Requirements page under the Pathways Options tab.
For all tests that we will accept as part of English language proficiency please visit our Entry Requirements page under the Pathways Options tab.
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Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
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Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees-free study.
Estimated fees
$5,880 per year
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International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
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Scholarships
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Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
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Browse available subjects and choose one for more information
For all tests that we will accept as part of English language proficiency please visit our Entry Requirements page under the Pathways Options tab.
For all tests that we will accept as part of English language proficiency please visit our Entry Requirements page under the Pathways Options tab.
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Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
Domestic tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees-free study.
Estimated fees
$5,880 per year
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International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Duration
Each level is taught in a 10 week block (23 hours of tuition per week on campus) with one-week orientation.
Limited offerings available online.
Levels 6, 7, & 8 are also taught in an intensive 8 weeks block, with a half-week orientation.
2023 Dates
2023 Block 1
- Orientation Date: Tuesday 31 January 2023
- Block Dates: 7 February to 21 April 2023
2023 Intensive
- Orientation Date: Wednesday 3 May 2023
- Block Dates: 8 May to 30 June 2023
2023 Block 2
- Orientation Date: Monday 8 May 2023
- Block Dates: 15 May to 21 July 2023
2023 Block 3
- Orientation Date: Monday 31 July 2023
- Block Dates: 7 August to 13 October 2023
2023 Block 4
- Orientation Date: Tuesday 24 October 2023
- Block Dates: 30 October to 15 December 2023 & 3 January to 19 January 2024
2024 Dates
2024 Block 1
- Orientation Date: Wednesday 31 January 2024
- Block Dates: 5 February to 19 April 2024
2024 Intensive
- Orientation Date: Wednesday 1 May 2024
- Block Dates: 6 May to 27 June 2024
2024 Block 2
- Orientation Date: Wednesday 8 May 2024
- Block Dates: 13 May to 19 July 2024
2024 Block 3
- Orientation Date: Wednesday 31 July 2024
- Block Dates: 5 August to 11 October 2024
2024 Block 4
- Orientation Date: Wednesday 23 October 2024
- Block Dates: 29 October to 20 December 2024 & 6 January to 17 January 2025
How to apply
Students can apply online through the University of Waikato College online application form.
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