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 the University of Waikato.
Why study the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English?
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:
- 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.
Degree 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.
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 30 October 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.
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.
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 and 6 January to 17 January 2025
2025 Dates
2025 Block 1
- Orientation Date: Wednesday 29 January 2025
- Block Dates: Monday 3 February to Friday 11 April 2025
2025 Intensive
- Orientation Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
- Block Dates: Monday 5 May to Friday 27 June 2025
2025 Block 2
- Orientation Date: Wednesday 7 May 2025
- Block Dates: Monday 12 May to Friday 19 July 2025
2025 Block 3
- Orientation Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025
- Block Dates: Monday 4 August to Friday 10 October 2025
2025 Block 4
- Orientation Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025
- Block Dates: Tuesday 29 October to Friday 19 December 2025 and Monday 5 January 2026 to Friday 16 January 2026
How to apply
Students can apply online through the University of Waikato College online application form.
What our students are saying
The College was a great way for me to develop my academic writing, listening and study skills. My English also improved a lot, thanks to the Pathways drop-in sessions, conversation practice opportunities, and the amazing resource libraryWenyue RuanBachelor of Design, Certificate of Attainment in Academic English