University of Waikato-Hamilton

General English Classes are offered from elementary to advanced levels (including an IELTS preparation class) and you will complete an initial placement test to assess your entry level. An orientation is also included as part of the programme. (All morning classes are subject to numbers). General English is available full-time (23 hours per week) or part-time for (15 hours per week). You can start on any Monday (except New Zealand public holidays) and study for as long as you like. You will receive a Waikato Pathways College Certificate of Attendance. To ensure sufficient attention is given to individuals, class numbers will not normally exceed 20 students. Afternoon Classes The afternoon timetable for General English includes the following options; • Option 1: Business English • Option 2: News and Current Affairs • Option 3: Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation • Option 4: Reading and Writing

Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) The Certificate of Attainment in Academic English has five levels, from intermediate to advanced. Classes focus on skills needed for successful university study such as academic writing, listening, note-taking, reading and oral presentation skills. CAEL and CAAE are full-time courses with 23 hours of tuition each week for 10 weeks. There are four intakes each year. CAAE is also offered as an intensive six-week option at level 6 (twice a year) and level 7 (once a year). When you arrive your English level will be assessed and you will be placed in an appropriate level. On successful completion of each course you will receive a University of Waikato Certificate of Attainment in English Language or a University of Waikato Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, depending on your programme of study. To ensure sufficient attention is given to individuals, class numbers will not normally exceed 18 students. [Direct Entry to University of Waikato] You can enter into most University of Waikato courses directly from Waikato Pathways College without having to do any external language tests. If you obtain the following grades in CAAE, you have the English Language requirements for direct entry into most University of Waikato courses, including the Foundation Studies programme.

ㆍCAAE Level 6 - B grade or better to Foundation Studies

ㆍCAAE Level 7 - B grade or better to Bachelor Degrees

ㆍCAAE Level 8 - B grade or better to most Postgraduate Programmes

Certificate of University Preparation (CUP) The Certificate of University Preparation (CUP) is a full-time formal qualification offered jointly by the University of Waikato and Wintec. It will be taught on the University of Waikato's Hamilton campus in Hillcrest and students will have access to the full range of services and facilities. CUP is for students who don't initially meet the entry requirements for study at a New Zealand university, or who need additional academic preparation. If you left school but have studied to year 13 in New Zealand, or you left school some time ago, then this Certificate programme can help you make the transition into degree-level study. The Cup programme consists of four papers, two of which are compulsory: Study Skills and Critical Thought and Expression. You can choose your other two papers from a range of available options, depending on which direction you may wish to pursue at degree level. After successfully completing the Certificate, you can then apply for a degree.

Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies The Foundation Studies programme at the University of Waikato is a two-semester full-time pre-degree academic programme. It is specifically designed to prepare high school graduates from backgrounds where English is an additional language, for degree study. A successful graduate of Foundation Studies will achieve the Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies, which is an university entrance qualification recognised by all New Zealand universities and widely accepted by Australian universities. ACCELERATE FOUNDATION STUDIES - Finish in Eight Months If you start in July or November you can finish Foundation Studies at Waikato University in eight months. You will still study eight papers in two semesters.