WIE's IELTS Preparation Course is a course for intermediate to advanced learners, which develops skills and strategies for both English language and for IELTS success. The course aims to prepare students with the skills and strategies needed to undertake the IELTS test with confidence and succeed in achieving the score you require.

The course will give you intensive practice in each module, making sure you know exactly how to make best use of your time. You will do practice tests in each skill under exam conditions and specialist teachers will give you feedback on your performance to help you improve.

The Occupational English Test (OET) for overseas health professionals assesses the English language skills of all health professionals wishing to study in, migrate to and work in Australia and New Zealand.

Waikato Institute of Education is Authorised Examination Centre for Cambridge The Occupational English Test (OET), To help candidates prepare for the test, WIE offers OET Preparation Courses. Courses are designed for students who:

*Wish to sit the OET as part of the process of becoming registered to practice in New Zealand

*Wish to return to their home country with a stronger ability in medical related English

*Wish to go on to further study in a medical field at University or Polytechnic in New Zealand

This programme will prepare students for the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. With expert teachers who are well qualified with many years of experience in teaching English and preparing students for a variety of English exams, this course is sure to help you achieve the results you are looking for.

Cambridge English: First, also known as the First Certificate in English (FCE), is an exam for people who need to prove they can use everyday written and spoken English at an Upper – Intermediate level for work or study purposes.

This programme will prepare students for the University of Cambridge ESOL CAE Exam. With expert teachers who are well qualified with many years of experience in teaching English and preparing students for a variety of English exams, this course is sure to help you achieve the results you are looking for.

Cambridge English: Advanced, also known as the Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE) is a high level qualification specifically focused on the context of both demanding academic and professional settings. Students will learn advanced language skills in order to prepare them for higher level study at University or a professional employment environment.

TOEIC is a globally recognized test that measures English language ability for professional purposes in reading, writing, listening and speaking. This test is for intermediate and advanced level learners of English who wish to be proficient in business English before they enter the professional arena. Employers worldwide, particularly in Asia and increasingly in Europe, use this test to assess English language for the workplace.

TOEIC is divided into two parts, Listening and Reading, and Writing and Speaking. The Reading and Listening portion is given a score between 10 and 990 and the speaking and writing portions are given a score out of 200. Both of these scores reflect the level of English of the test taker, however, the Listening and Reading score is the most commonly used score.

TIMETABLE

Full Time (25hrs):
9am - 3pm, Monday to Friday

Part time Afternoon(10hrs):
1pm - 3pm, Monday to Friday

Private Tuition: Anytime

Classes have a fun, practical focus and focus on all areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Class work is theme-based: activities are focus on a weekly or bi-weekly topic, usually following the English course book syllabus, so that students can develop useful vocabulary and share ideas in group discussions.

English grammar and structure are introduced progressively and used in class communication activities. Students also receive cross-cultural training to help you become accustomed to New Zealand life quickly and easily.

Overseas High School students intending to study at New Zealand High Schools would need a good level of English. Direct enrolment into New Zealand High School is possible but it is recommended that students improve their English and learn about New Zealand before attempting to study at the High Schools.

The WIE High School Preparation Programme prepares international students for enrolment at High School in New Zealand.

*Full-time 25 hours per week
*9.00 am - 3.00 pm everyday
*Minimum age of students is 14
*Regular progress reports prepared for parents and prospective High Schools
*Course content includes NZ culture, specialised High School English, Research and report writing skills.
*Enrolment: Most Mondays
*Length: 6 - 46 weeks (we recommend a minimum of 12 weeks)

Funded by New Zealand Government, not for international Students

Waikato Institute of Education is a long-standing New Zealand Government approved and funded provider in the delivery of education services.

In recognition of being a provider of quality English language courses and programmes, Waikato Institute of Education receives government funding for its new migrant students through the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). As an authorised EFM centre, we welcome migrant students all year around.

Students will be integrated into current programmes and offered General English with options of Working and Living in NZ or Academic English (IELTS) at all levels. For those students needing to sit the IELTS exam, WIE specialises in IELTS Preparation courses.

*25 Lessons per week (4 lessons per day)
*1 lesson: 50 minutes
*15 students max. per class
*Course length: 1-50 weeks
*Age 14+

WIE welcomes students of all ages and understand that our older students may prefer a different approach to studying English. That is why we have developed a programme specifically designed around their needs and interests.

The programme caters for all levels of English from beginner to advanced levels in conjunction with activities and experiences that students will be sure to remember. Our expert consultants will be able to design a flexible package to suit your specific needs. Students will spend their mornings attending English classes in a relaxed atmosphere to improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking abilities. In addition, practical English classes provide students with a great opportunity to practice what they are learning. This leaves the afternoons and weekends free for sight seeing and various other interesting activities that can be tailored to your specific preferences.

Learning English as a family can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. The WIE English for Families programme allows you to learn English while on holiday with your family in New Zealand.

The WIE English for Families holiday programme caters for the unique needs of your family and takes your learning needs and travel plans into account. This course is flexible enough to cater for most age groups and covers a range of English requirements from beginner to advanced levels. Our expert consultants will be able to design a flexible package to suit your specific requirements.

Do you enjoy working with children and would like to improve your English skills, all while exploring a new country? Then WIE’s English for Au Pairs programme could be the right fit for you.

This programme will give you the opportunity to learn English at a leading English language school in New Zealand, while living and working in the home of a local family. Not only will this give you extra English practice in real life situations at home, you will also have the opportunity to build lasting bonds of friendship with the family you work for as you spend time building a good relationship with them.

Au Pair requirements:

*Aged between 18 – 30 years
*Have a valid drivers license
*Able to communicate at a reasonable level in English
*Meet New Zealand visa requirements
*Have a clean police record
*Have at least 100 hours previous childcare experience
*Want to spend 3 – 12 months living with a family in New Zealand

With this programme option we offer you a study experience you will never forget. Learn English from highly qualified and experienced teachers and enjoy adrenaline pumping adventure, all in one programme!

WIE’s campus in Hamilton is the perfect gateway for adventure experiences in the greater Waikato area. Our flexible course options are sure to satisfy even the most avid adventure seeker.

Through the English with Dance programme, students are provided with the opportunity to learn English and improve their dancing skills at the same time! Students study English with highly qualified and experienced English teachers at WIE and then also spend some time with skilled dance coaches and trainers and learn the basics of dance styles of their choice as part of their study experience.

The programme caters for all levels of English from beginner to advanced levels and our expert consultants will be able to design a flexible package to suit your specific needs. In the mornings, students will attend English classes to improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking abilities. In addition, practical English classes provide students with a great opportunity to practice what they are learning. In the afternoons students are able to have lessons with experienced dance coaches and learn a variety of basic dance moves and styles.

Through the English with Golf programme, students are provided with the opportunity to learn English and experience playing golf at the same time! Students study English with highly qualified and experienced English teachers at WIE and then also spend some time with skilled golf coaches and learn the basics of playing golf as part of their study experience.

The programme caters for all levels of English from beginner to advanced levels in conjunction with a golfing experience students will be sure to remember. Our expert consultants will be able to design a flexible package to suit your specific needs. In the mornings, students will attend English classes to improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking abilities. In addition, practical English classes provide students with a great opportunity to practice what they are learning. This leaves the afternoons and weekends free for golf lessons with experienced coaches, practice sessions at the driving range or a game of golf at one of the local courses, among other options.

The English with Farm Experience programme enables students to not only learn English from highly qualified and experienced teachers, but also provide students with the opportunity to experience life on a New Zealand farm. WIE’s location in the heart of beautiful Waikato farming country means that we can offer you a variety of options and experiences to choose from.

The programme caters for all levels of English from beginner to advanced levels. You may choose to stay on a farm as part of your experience, or alternatively, we can arrange visits to farms instead. Our expert consultants will be able to design a flexible package to suit your specific needs. In the mornings, students will attend English classes to improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking abilities. In addition, practical English classes provide students with a great opportunity to practice what they are learning. This leaves the afternoons and weekends free to explore farm life!

The English with Horse Riding programme provides students with the opportunity to not only learn English with highly qualified and experienced teachers, but also enjoy the excitement of horse riding as part of their study experience. WIE’s location in the heart of beautiful Waikato farming country means that we can offer you a variety of horse riding options and experiences to choose from. As we know that many of our students may have little or no experience with horses, we take great care to ensure that they are given access to the best riding professionals to introduce students to horse riding.

The programme caters for all levels of English from beginner to advanced levels. Our expert consultants will be able to design a flexible package to suit your specific needs. In the mornings, students will attend English classes to improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking abilities. In addition, practical English classes provide students with a great opportunity to practice what they are learning. This leaves the afternoons and weekends free for horse riding lessons with experienced trainers, practice sessions in the ring and out rides into the scenic countryside, among other options.

Through the English with Rugby programme, students will study English with our highly qualified and experienced English teachers and then also spend some time with skilled coaches to learn the basics of Rugby to enhance their study experience.

The programme caters for all levels of English from beginner to advanced levels and our expert consultants will be able to design a flexible package to suit your specific needs. In the mornings, students will attend English classes to improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking abilities. In addition, practical English classes provide students with a great opportunity to practice what they are learning. This leaves the afternoons and weekends free for students to experience the game of Rugby with training from experienced Rugby coaches.

Through the English with Sport programme, students are provided with the opportunity to learn English and experience playing a sport of their choice at the same time! Students study English with highly qualified and experienced English teachers at WIE and then also spend some time with skilled coaches and learn the basics of playing one or more sports of their choice as part of their study experience.

The programme caters for all levels of English from beginner to advanced levels and our expert consultants will be able to design a flexible package to suit your specific needs. In the mornings, students will attend English classes to improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking abilities. In addition, practical English classes provide students with a great opportunity to practice what they are learning. In the afternoons students are able to have lessons with experienced coaches and play sports of their choice. Who knows, you may discover a new favourite pass time!

WIE is located just 40 minutes away from the coastal town of Raglan, well renowned for its mild temperatures, great waves and surfing culture.

With several beaches for both beginners and advanced surfers, Raglan is one of the top surfing destinations in New Zealand, and has the longest left-hand break in the world.

The town itself is laid-back, crafty and surfer-friendly with a pretty main street and plenty of yummy food, beer and local accommodation on offer.

The English + Surfing Program provides students the unique chance to improve their English and learn the amazing sport of surfing in New Zealand.

Students will spend their mornings learning English from our highly qualified and experienced tutors leaving the afternoons free to be up on the waves in Raglan working with a local professional surfing instructor. In addition to the surfing instruction, students can look forward to beach barbecues and similar gatherings after a great day at the beach.

WIE’s General English with Internship Programme is a combination of our NZQA accredited General English course and an additional Internship relating to the student’s field of study. The course is designed for students wanting to improve their English skills in all areas and increase their confidence using English in everyday situations.

Students sit a comprehensive written and oral placement test on their first day, to place them in the class most suitable for them. Assessment is continuous throughout the course; students are formally tested every 6 weeks and receive regular feedback.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

* Aged between 18 – 30 years

* Proficient in spoken English

* PC and MC office proficiency

* No criminal record

*Able to work in NZ

English Studies for Restaurant Workers has been developed at a special early time to give those who work all day and into the night the opportunity to their English Language abilities.

Having English language abilities gives more opportunities in work and helps meet Immigration New Zealand’s English language requirements.

*Timetable:
8:30—10:30am Tuesday and Thursday (4 hrs per week)

*Course Duration:
12 weeks

Waikato Institute of Education is working collaboratively with Local New Zealand Institute of Technology to meet the needs for Nursing students.

We have identified a need for this programme as our market research has indicated that nursing is one of the most desired study choices for international students and migrants. A current shortage of nurses and health professionals in NZ has created many opportunities for immigrants who already possess an equivalent nursing qualification* to gain employment in NZ. International students who choose to, or who already study a NZ nursing degree will also have the opportunity, after qualifying, to apply for work in NZ’s Healthcare Industry.

The programme itself consists of two courses:

*IELTS Preparation OR OET Preparation (26 weeks)
*Working in NZ – Seminars and Workshops

WIE’s English Studies for Early Childhood Education Teachers (ESET) is a programme designed for overseas trained ECE teachers to fulfill the English language requirements for teacher registration in New Zealand.

The programme consists of an Intensive English Study for 26 weeks, which includes seminars and workshops. The seminars and workshops are designed to introduce teachers to New Zealand education industry, living in New Zealand and workplace culture. The teachers would also be taught how to write a CV, search for jobs, apply for jobs and attend an interview. During the course, teachers will be assisted by WIE’s job recruitment partners to obtain part-time work* of up to 20 hours per week.

WIE’s English study for Electronics Engineers (ESEE) is a programme designed for overseas trained electronics engineers to enable them to improve and develop their English skills in order to be able to seek employment or continue their studies in New Zealand.

The programme consists of an Intensive English Study for 26 weeks, which includes seminars and workshops. The seminars and workshops are designed to introduce electronics engineers to New Zealand electronics engineering industry (including the workplace language such as vocabulary and common industry terminologies), living in New Zealand and workplace culture. The engineers would also be taught on how to write a CV, search for jobs, apply for jobs and attend an interview. During the course, engineers will be assisted by WIE’s job recruitment partners to obtain part-time work* of up to 20 hours per week.

WIE’S English Studies for Aviation course has been developed specifically for people who work in the Aviation industry and who need to comply with the International Civil Aviation Organisation's (ICAO's) language proficiency requirements.

The course is designed to assist aviation students to reach the required ICAO Level 4 of English language proficiency, while building confidence with conversational skills and technical language needed for use during training and active duty.

Waikato Institute of Education is pleased to be able to offer a teacher training course specifically designed for Chinese/Korean teachers of English involved in preparing students for the IELTS test. The Length of course is 4 weeks (the course can be shortened or extended according to the particular needs of the group). The course will be taught by highly experienced and qualified staff, all very experienced teacher trainers, IELTS teachers and examiners, who have taught in a variety of countries and teaching contexts.

*Full Time ( 25hrs/week + 5hrs/week free tuition)

The Office English course offers a practical introduction to the vocabulary, expressions and language of the English-speaking workplace for business and office professionals.

If you are ready to take your English skills to the next level this course is specifically designed to help you improve your office and business English.

WIE's Business English course offers a practical introduction to the vocabulary, expressions and language of the English-speaking workplace for business and office professionals.

The course is aimed at learners of an Upper Intermediate to Advanced level of English.

People from overseas who have a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa come across many difficulties such as getting a work visa, language barriers or even knowing how to find the right job.

The advantages are is that it is easier to find a job while you are in New Zealand and the better your English is, the easier it is to find work!

WIE’s General English course is ideally suited for this purpose. It allows you to improve your English while gaining practical knowledge of how to find a job and relevant information on working in New Zealand.

WIE’s Intensive English Language Programme for Groups is designed for employees, students and tourists to learn and improve their English language skills in a group setting with people of common goals and needs.

The programme has a core General English course combined with Practical English course content with flexible, interchangeable, intensive, language specific sessions using a variety of contextualised or practical topics.

WIE offers a range English programmes or English Camp for students or children’s learning and activities during holidays. These programmes are:

*Summer English Holiday Programme or Summer English Camp
*Winter English Holiday Programme or Winter English Camp
*Kiwi English and Golf Camp
*Kiwi English and Culture Camp
*Full time Study English Camp

Students’ Ages：
From 10+ years old

WIE offers a range English programmes or English Camp for your children’s learning and activities during holidays. These programmes are:

*Summer English Holiday Programme or Summer English Camp
*Winter English Holiday Programme or Winter English Camp
*General English and Golf Camp
*General English and Culture Camp
*Full time Study English Camp

As Waikato Institute of Education (WIE) is located in the heart of the Waikato, a major central region in the North Island, travel to popular cities and attractions are very easily accessible as a weekend destination or guided tours.

WIE has designed unique English Language and Travel Programmes to suit the needs of many visitor or working holiday visa travellers.

WIE offers a range English programmes or English Camp for your children’s learning and activities during holidays. These programmes are:

*Summer English Holiday Programme or Summer English Camp
*Winter English Holiday Programme or Winter English Camp
*General English and Golf Camp
*General English and Culture Camp
*Full time Study English Camp

Private lessons are designed for people with irregular work hours or those who prefer to receive individual attention, rather than a class environment.

It will give you the chance to make rapid progress and to concentrate on particular areas of your choice, such as specialised vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation etc. Following a needs analysis, a course is specifically designed to suit the particular requirements of the student.

Private lessons can also be combined with our other full-time and part-time courses.

This programme is designed for students who need to make rapid progress or who wish to concentrate on particular areas of language, such as specialized vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation etc.

Following a needs analysis, a course is specifically designed to suit the particular requirements of the students.

Small group tuition can also be combined with our Full-time and Part-time courses.