Travel to New Zealand, study English, and have a great time doing it!
New Zealand is a breathtakingly beautiful country located in the South Pacific. Its compact nature, but diverse landscape provides the opportunity for one to bask in the sun on the beaches in the sub-tropical north or go skiing in the mountainous south.
New Zealand has a vast range of climatic and geographic features with activities to suit. Swim with the dolphins! Go white water rafting, kayaking, or sailing! Experience the adventure of horseback safaris! Trek through New Zealand’s forest. The opportunities are endless…
Studying English in New Zealand is your chance to meet students from all around the world, experience kiwi culture, and live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
Popular Places to Study in New Zealand
- Auckland
- Christchurch
- Otago
- Queenstown
- Wellington
- Wanaka
Study in Auckland
A lot of language schools are located in Auckland, which has harbours on both eastern and western shores of New Zealand’s North Island. This harbour city, also known as the “City of Sails”, is the commercial and educational centre of the country. With more than a third of New Zealand’s population, it is a multicultural metropolis with a vibrant ethnic mix. Reuter’s Magazine rates Auckland the 5th best place in the world to live!
Why Learn English in New Zealand?
Usually owned and operated by New Zealanders, English language schools and academies are committed to making a difference. Their objective is to assist you in your efforts to communicate confidently and effectively in everything that encompasses the English language. This means providing you with the tools and resources necessary to bring your speaking, writing and comprehension ability to a desirable level.
English courses have been designed by leading educational experts to fast track students to achieve the results they want. Language schools in New Zealand have successfully trained people from all over the world in their efforts to drastically improve their English ability.
Assurance of Quality
A lot of schools are accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 to provide education and training based on unit standards and local course approvals. Schools agree to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. The Code establishes a framework for minimum standards and good practice procedures, and a complaints procedure for providers enrolling international students.
English Courses
You can choose from a range of English language courses.
Beginner
- Introduction to the English Language.
- Introduction to Grammar and language patterns.
- Student Talks about him/herself and family.
- Completion of basic forms.
- Completion of everyday transactions.
Elementary
- Elementary grammatical structures.
- Participates in basic conversations.
- Participates in interviews.
- Students begin to read independently.
- Telephone enquiries & language.
Elementary
- Intermediate grammatical structures and language patterns.
- Student handles problems in purchasing goods & services.
- Student writes informative texts/discussion paper.
- Student reads persuasive texts.
- Participates in meaningful group conversations.
IELTS (General) and IELTS (Academic)
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests the complete range of English language skills, which will commonly be encountered by students when studying or training in the medium of English. Most New Zealand Academic institutions and the New Zealand Immigration Service accept IELTS, therefore it is a worthy test result to hold.
Before You Go
Before you arrive in New Zealand, warm and welcoming staff will be able to aid you in getting your application to study in New Zealand ready to go. In addition, on-site placement coordinators will be available to find you comfortable and safe homestay/private accommodation. Then, right from the moment that you step off the plane, staff members will pick you up and take you directly to meet your accommodation. Schools employ support staff who will be able to assist you should you encounter any problems or difficulties prior to or during your stay in New Zealand.
English Language Centres
Some schools offer students state-of-the art language lab that offers:
- Plenty of online English practice modules.
- Allows the student to record their own voice for playback and pronunciation comparisons.
- Internet access.
- Listening modules and exercises.
Class Sizes
Class sizes are usually kept small in order to allow and encourage an open and approachable learning environment. Schools believes that the best way for students to learn English is by completely immersing the student in an English-only environment. This means active and progressive communication, interaction, and participation between both the student and their tutor as well as between the student and other students. Small classes thrive in this type of learning environment.
Tutors
All tutors are experienced and qualified professionals who are fluent in a wide range of languages. Teachers are generally required to either have a background that includes TOEFL, TESOL, TOEIC, Cambridge, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Course Material
Schools are committed to providing you with the best quality in course materials, most only use internationally recognised texts and modules.