Literacy assessment

When you enrol in this programme, you will need to complete the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.

This assessment is a requirement from the Tertiary Education Commission for all Level 1 to 2 qualifications. You will need to do it when you start your studies, and again during your study time.

There is no pass or fail for the assessment. When you finish you can see a visual report with your results. Your tutor will use your results from the first assessment to find out what support you may need.

How you will do the assessment

After you fill in your online enrolment application we will email you a link to this assessment.

If you do not have access to a computer:

• you can take this test in a public library, or
• a paper based test may be administered under special conditions.

If you would like more information, please get in touch.

English language requirements

Domestic students for whom English or Māori is not their first language must have an IELTS (Academic or General) score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent.

Learn more about English language entry requirements

Fee free

You can currently study this programme fee free. Please see terms and conditions in the fee free tab.

Computer and internet requirements

This programme is delivered online. To complete this programme you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

International students and domestic students living overseas

You can study this programme if you’re a New Zealand citizen living overseas.
This programme is not available to international students overseas or living in New Zealand.