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English Language
Equivalence and
Foundation Studies
CPIT’s Foundation Studies are ideal as
an introduction to your subject area of
interest and can also be designed to
help you gain the credits you need to
enrol for a more advanced qualification.
We will work with you to identify and
develop a unique set of studies suited
to your qualification and career goals.
Descriptor
Proficient
Advanced 7.5
7.0
Upper
Intermediate 6.5
6.0
English Language Equivalence Table
IELTS
Academic
TOEFL
Paper TWE CBT iBT
8.0 650+ 6.0 280+ 114+
627-647
600-623
577-597
550-573
6.0
5.5
5.0
267-277
250-263
233-247
213-230
100+
Late
Intermediate 5.5 527-547 4.5 197-210 71+
79+
Intermediate 5.0 500-523 4.0 173-193 61+
Early
Intermediate 4.5 420-449 4.0 110-170 36+
* “English Language Intensive” = English, History, Geography, Art History,
Classics and Economics
This chart is a guideline only and students will need to meet all other programme
specific entry criteria.
Foundation Studies
Programme Duration Start Date
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate
Proficiency (Foundation)
Foundation Studies
(with specialisation option)
6 months
1 year
February &
July
February &
July
Japanese (Foundation) 6 months February
Japanese 1 year February
Chinese 6 months February
Design* 1 year February
“I chose CPIT because
I wanted to learn
practical skills that I
can use in my career.
The tutors are great and
they are very helpful.”
Certificate
Pre Health & Science
6 months
February &
July
* This programme has limited entry. Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio,
meet specific criteria and undergo a selection process.
For up-to-date course and programme information:
www.cpit.ac.nz/courses – and search using key words.
Tien-Hsuan Chen - Taiwan
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Architecture)
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