I welcome your interest in studying at Christchurch International College (CIC). This senior college of learning has been established to make it easier for international students to directly enter institutes of technology or universities in Australia and New Zealand. Our college specialises in preparing students for further tertiary study in commerce, business management and computing.

We provide high quality English Language and foundation programmes that link directly to university entrance requirements and degree courses. Following Christchurch International College’s consultation with high schools, universities, institutes of technology and employment organisations in New Zealand, CIC has been founded on these five principles:

• Preparing students for further studies at universities and institutes of technologies

• Teaching and learning should involve full student participation

• Preparing students for career and future employment prospects

• Understanding and respect for diverse races, cultures and creeds

• Strong English Language support for students in all their subjects

I believe this college will provide you with both high-quality academic instruction and the competencies needed to adapt to the more participatory and research-based learning methods that occur in Australia and New Zealand polytechnics and universities.

I am committed to ensuring that your study at this college is both successful and personally fulfilling.

VINCENT KS CHEW
BCom, ACIS, FNZIM, FInstD, ACIM
Managing Director/Principal