Consultation on the New Zealand Certificate in English Language supporting document

25 August 2025

Consultation on the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) supporting document

NZQA National Qualifications Services (NQS), in partnership with leading TESOL teachers, has developed two new supporting documents to replace the NZCEL guiding document, which was published in May 2019 to support earlier versions of the qualifications and standards.

Please review the consultation versions via the links below and have your say about the content using the online feedback form.

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Supporting Document – Consultation open until 12 September 2025

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Supporting Document supports assessment against the current qualifications with a focus on the needs of tertiary teachers.

English Language and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Supporting Document – Consultation open until 5 September 2025

This consultation opened earlier in August and supports assessment against the current versions of the related unit standards and their use in both secondary and tertiary settings.