English Language

Languages|Unit Standards

About English Language

English Language unit standards are for people who learn English as an additional language.

These Level 1 to 4 unit standards are developed by NZQA's National Qualification Services in partnership with secondary and tertiary providers.

English Language standards

Level 1 standards

English Language unit standards

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Level 2 standards

English Language unit standards

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Level 3 standards

English Language unit standards

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Level 4 standards

English Language unit standards

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Resources for internally assessed standards

Internal exemplars

Exemplars for internally assessed English Language standards

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English Language resources on Pūtake

Online learning modules available for this subject

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Clarifications

Updates on assessment and moderations

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Request clarification form

Teachers can request clarification of a standard with this form

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TESOLANZ


Online support and development for teachers of ESOL in Aotearoa

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ESOL Online

An online TKI resource for teachers of English Language

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Tools

English Language assessment support material

Find resources and guidance for assessment standards in this domain

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Assessment and moderation of standards

About assessing against standards, CMRs and national external moderation

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Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment

A structured overview of all CEFR scales

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NZCEL Guiding Document

Information supporting previous versions of the New Zealand Certificates in English Language

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