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 - 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.

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.

Students can apply online through the University of Waikato College online application form

2023 Fees $5600 per block plus up to $800 Student Services Levies per year*

*Fees are subject to change