University Pathways
University Pathway Programmes
Designed to help you prepare for university studies, pathway courses at the ELA cover note-taking, academic report and essay writing, exam preparation, presentation skills, and communication techniques. Our pathway qualifications are accepted by the University of Auckland and other tertiary institutions in New Zealand*.
*Conditions may apply with some programmes - please enquire with Enrolment team for more information.
Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes
is a 20-week direct entry university pathway for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Entry to the FCertEAP is through a conditional offer of place from a New Zealand tertiary institution, in addition to an acceptable score in the ELA Placement Test, or an Academic IELTS result that is one band away from the score required by the university for entry. PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT test results can also be accepted.
English Pathway for Undergraduate Studies
is a 10-week direct entry University of Auckland pathway for undergraduate studies.
Entry to EPUS is through a conditional offer of place from the University of Auckland, in addition to a previous Academic IELTS result that is half a band away from the score required by the University for entry.
English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies
is a 10-week direct entry University of Auckland pathway for postgraduate studies.
Entry to EPPS is through a conditional offer of place from the University of Auckland, in addition to a previous Academic IELTS result that is half a band away from the score required by the University for entry.
Results obtained in ELA pathway programmes are valid for 2 years for entry to programmes at the University of Auckland.