English as a Second Language Subject regulations
These papers are for students whose first language is not English, and are designed to enhance the academic language skills required for university study. Students who would like to develop their knowledge and confidence in the skills of speaking, writing, reading, and listening in English are encouraged to choose an ENSLA paper as one of their elective papers. All papers are available in Hamilton and online in Moodle.
English as a Second Language is available as a minor.
To complete a minor in English as a Second Language, students must complete 60 points, including at least 30 points above 100 level.
There will be no new enrolments into the English as a Second Language minor in 2026 onwards. Students enrolled in 2025 or previously should consult Te Puna Ako – Centre for Tertiary Teaching and Learning for programme advice.
English as a Second Language papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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ENSLA100
English for Professions
The paper is designed to provide practical experience in the application of English language skills and to replicate the skills the students will... |
15 | 27X (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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ENSLA202
English as an Additional Language: Effective Academic Speaking
This paper provides students with skills needed to understand and question academic texts. It covers skills in reading and text inquiry and... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) |
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ENSLA100 English for Professions
The paper is designed to provide practical experience in the application of English language skills and to replicate the skills the students will...
Points 15 -
ENSLA202 English as an Additional Language: Effective Academic Speaking
This paper provides students with skills needed to understand and question academic texts. It covers skills in reading and text inquiry and...
Points 15
2027 Subject regulation information current as at 16 Aug 2026 01:00am