New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing

Entry requirements

• IELTS6.5 overall

Prerequisites

Academic Requirements NCEA Level 2 which must include: - 10 credits in Level 1 Mathematics/or Numeracy - 12 credits in Level 2 Science rich subjects Or - New Zealand Certificate in Study and Education Pathways (Level 3); or a recognised equivalent (Bridging or Pre-Health). Tauira are required to demonstrate they can communicate effectively to meet the theory and clinical learning experience requirements to complete the DEN; and to demonstrate they can communicate in and comprehend English sufficiently to protect the health and safety of the public (sections16 a and b, HPCA Act, 2003). If English or te reo Māori is not the applicant’s first language, applicants must provide evidence they have the necessary English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA table for English Proficiency Outcomes. Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact SIT for an assessment. IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.5 in any subtest and must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test) OR OET C+ minimum across all bands in one sitting Note: The English Language requirements for this programme are higher than the minimum set by NZQA, therefore; applicants who have met New Zealand University Entrance may be required to provide evidence of English Language proficiency. PTE is not accepted by Nursing Council of New Zealand for English language proficiency. The