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New Zealand IELTS Band Requirements
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• IELTS is one of the most popular English language proficiency tests accepted several countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and more.
• International students often face difficulty when studying in New Zealand as it an English-speaking country and most of the programs are taught entirely in English. This makes it crucial for students to score well in their IELTS to study their dream course.
In recent times, New Zealand has gained popularity worldwide for its world-class education system and affordable learning. It has become one of the best study-abroad destinations for international students across the world. If international students want to study in New Zealand, they must take language proficiency tests such as IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, etc. However, IELTS is the most popular language proficiency exam, and it is accepted by more than 13,000 educational institutes, including New Zealand.
IELTS Exam: Overview
IELTS Exam Sections
Below are the sections of the IELTS exam :
Section of IELTS | Description |
Reading (60 minutes) | The section is designed to test a candidate’s reading skills in terms of skimming, understanding logical arguments, recognizing the writer's opinions, attitudes, purposes, and more |
Writing (60 minutes) | The second task in both the test types requires a candidate to write an article of 250 words, but the first task differs to a great extent. Academic writing consists of data interpretation. |
Listening (40-minutes) | The audios vary in speed and accents, ranging from Australian, British, American, and New Zealand. The recordings are played only once, and candidates need to write their answers on the answer sheet within 10 minutes once the recording stops. |
Speaking (20-minutes) | This section evaluates the test-taker's fluency, pronunciation, grammar, and language accuracy. |
The band score in IELTS demonstrates one’s knowledge of the English language. For more information about the IELTS exam, speak to our IELTS counsellors at Canamprep.
IELTS Band Score Required for New Zealand
Course Level | New Zealand IELTS Band Requirement |
Diploma | 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 |
Bachelor | 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 |
Graduate Diploma | 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 |
Post-graduate Diploma | 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 |
Master Programme | 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 |
IELTS band requirements (University-wise)
Name of Universities | IELTS score requirements |
Auckland University of Technology | • Undergraduate- 6.0 • Postgraduate-6.5 • Diploma-5.5 per section |
Massey University | • Undergraduate-6.0 • Postgraduate-6.5 • Diploma-5.5 per section |
Otago Polytechnic | • Undergraduate-6.0 • Postgraduate-6.5 • Diploma-5.5 per section |
Southern Institute of Technology | • Undergraduate-6.0 • Postgraduate-6.5 • Diploma-5.5 per section |
University of Waikato | • Undergraduate-6.0 • Postgraduate-6.5 • Diploma-5.5 per section |
To learn more about New Zealand universities, speak to expert study abroad consultants.
IELTS Score Requirements for New Zealand Visa
Tips to Improve IELTS Band Score for New Zealand
Practice Sample Paper | Practice is the key to success. Continue to practice the IELTS sample papers as much as possible. Even dedicating one hour per day will help improve one’s grades. |
Study Resourses | Students should invest in good study resources. There are several resources available in the market such as books, e-books, sample papers, etc. |
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