English Language assessment standards reviews

Information on revisions and reviews

English Language assessment standards are for people who learn English as an additional language. Learners achieve a credential in English Language proficiency.

English Language unit standards (external link)

English Language qualifications (external link)

Reviews in progress

The review of English Language qualifications is set to start February 2023. This review is planned to end by 31 December 2023.

English Language qualification reviews

Completed reviews

March 2018: Review of English Language assessment standards

The review made sure standards can be used as assessment tools in programmes towards the New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL), at Levels 1 to 4. Read details of the review of English Language unit standards in the report.

Review of English Language assessment standards (external link)

English Language resources

Assessment support materials

Resources to guide how you teach and assess English Language

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NZ Certificates in English Language

New Zealand Certificates in English Language information

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Matrix of English unit standards

A table of how English Language and English for Academic Purposes unit standards align with graduate outcomes

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Ministry of Education ESOL resources

Get teaching resources for English as a Second Language from the Ministry of Education website.

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ESOL online

Information on understanding English as a Second Language students' needs on Te Kete Ipurangi.

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