Course Information

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is widely recognised as the main language requirement for further and higher education. It is the chosen language test for many universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. It is also often required in application for migration to New Zealand. At present, an IELTS score of 6.0 is the required minimum entry-level score for undergraduate courses at universities and at institutes of technology in New Zealand.

Entry Requirements

• Cambridge First Certificate
• IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL equivalent
• Students can satisfy the principal/Director of Studies of their proficiency in English language

Leads to

• NCEA Level 3: University Entrance.
• Diploma in Business, Management, e-Commerce (Level 5/6).

Fulfils language entry requirement to academic courses at institutes of technology or university.

This ten-week course is for students who are aiming for an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 - 6.5, in order to assist with entry to a university or institute of technology.

Course Content

A typical week includes coverage of the following skills:

• Practice reading and writing tests
• Reading practice and strategies
• Speaking and conversational practice
• Paraphrasing and summarizing information
• Writing practice and strategies
• Listening practice and strategies
• Review of examination techniques

Tuition cost

• NZ$ 3,800 (10 weeks)

Courses start

• February
• April/May
• July
• September/October

Note: Entry to University requires at least IELTS 6.0 - 6.5 (depends on course) or NCEA English Level 2, with 8 credits in Reading and Writing units standards.