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No intake for 2025

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is not being offered in 2025.

Learn what is required to apply for this certificate and who can answer your questions.

Entry requirements

Requirements for international students who studied in

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Key dates

If you are studying at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington for the first time, or moving from the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to degree study, you must attend International Orientation and Enrolment prior to the start of your programme. Make sure you check the orientation dates for your programme.

Estimated international fees for

How to apply as an international student

1. Check you meet the entry requirements

2. Check key dates and apply early

3. Check fees and costs

  • It's free to apply.
  • You’ll only need to pay tuition fees once you have received an offer to study at Victoria University of Wellington (known as an Offer of Place), and you’ve decided you want to come here.

4. Download and complete the International Application Form

  • International Application Form (PDF, 195KB)
  • You must apply in writing and send your application to Wellington University International. You can’t apply by email or fax.

5. Prepare your documentation

  • As part of your application, you’ll need to send us a certified copy of your passport (the personal details page), evidence of your proficiency in English (if required), and a certified copy of your official academic results.
See our Prepare your documents page to find out more about requirements for your application documents.

6. Send us your application by mail or courier

  • Courier your application to: Wellington University International, Victoria University of Wellington, Level 2, Easterfield Building, Kelburn Campus, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, NEW ZEALAND
  • Or mail your application to: Wellington University International, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington 6012, NEW ZEALAND

7. Wait for confirmation

  • We’ll send you an email to confirm we’ve received your application.
  • We’ll let you know by email if your application is successful. This is usually within a week of receiving your application.
  • If you’re accepted, we’ll email you an Offer of Place letter that will guarantee you entry into your chosen programme and tell you what to do next.
  • If you don’t receive a confirmation email within two weeks of sending your application, or if it’s been more than four weeks since you were notified that your application was received, get in touch with us.

Contacts

As an international student, you should contact Wellington University International with any questions about studying at this university. Wellington University International will also process your application. If you have a query about programme or course content, you can contact one of the academic or school staff below

Student adviser

Natasha Groves, Programme coordinator

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