Welcome to
WIE
Providing a quality education that is suited to student’s
learning preferences, future study, and employment needs
For
several years
Waikato Institute of Education (WIE) has been one of
New Zealand's
leading English language schools, offering quality English Courses in
New Zealand. WIE is a New Zealand Government
Approved Institution, and registered with the NZ
Ministry of Education. Our Teacher training progrmmes NZCLT 4-5
and English programmes New Zealand Certificate of English
NZCEL1-5, IELTS Preparation, General English and accredited
by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
Waikato Institute of Education (WIE) is one of only a few
English Language Schools to receive three types of funding for
English language courses from the New Zealand Tertiary Education
Commission (TEC). WIE receives Student Achievement Component
Funding, ACE Communities funding and English for Migrants
Funding.
WIE’s
New Zealand Certificates in English Language are nationally
recognised qualifications for learners of English as a second
language. They can be used as evidence of English ability for
direct entry to further tertiary studies in New Zealand.
Where in New Zealand
is WIE?
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to
find out....
WIE is well situated in
the
beautiful river city of
Hamilton,
New Zealand's
second-fastest growing city. With a population of close to
200,000 Hamilton provides
the perfect environment for study and leisure. Hamilton is centrally
located and within a short driving distance to many of New Zealand’s
landmark beaches, lakes, mountains, popular tourist
destinations and activities and recreational activities.
WIE's
campus is located right in heart of
Hamilton
CBD, just
minutes walk to the Hamilton Transport Centre and
Hamilton City
Centre with its many shops, restaurants, theatres and
entertainmen
Waikato Institute of Education offers quality and diversity
taught by staff and English courses.
We offer quality English courses from highly qualified,
experienced and enthusiastic English ESOL teachers(native and
bilingual speakers).(Teacher
Profiles)
A
wide range of quality English
courses and
programmesincluding: General English at 6 levels (academic and
general), IELTS Preparation, TOEIC Preparation, Cambridge
Preparation, Practical
English for Work, Business and Office English, High School Preparation, Holiday/Summer Programmes, etc
Our
NZCEL, IELTS and Gerneral English courses are
approved and
accreditedby
the New Zealand government
- NZQA
(New Zealand Qualification Authority)
Our students come from all around the world including
Asia, India,
South America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe
and the Pacific Islands.
We accept international students from the age of 14 years
and older .
Additional benefits of studying with WIE
Helpful, friendly, professional advisors and support staff – we
make YOU feel special from the time you arrive to the time you
leave…and consistent.
Classes have an
average of 8-10 students with a maximum of 15
City and campus orientation and a free placement test given on
arrival at the Institute.
Additional support is offered with one-to-one
peer tutoring programme
Our school is equipped with superior modern facilities
(Photo
Album)
Classrooms are attractive and comfortable
Computer
facilities include free E-mail, internet access and printing
from our computer lab room with technical support from our
Media & Technology Officer
Our
student
area includes a kitchenette, student lounge,
resource/library area, video room, listening laboratory and
free local telephone service.
We are the only school in
Hamilton to provide Satellite TV for students with around
60 channels from around the world including China, Middle
East, South America, etc.
Guaranteed
accommodation
with a carefully selected New Zealand family
Opportunities to enjoy the
New Zealand experience.
Native speaking counsellors to assist students to settle into a
new environment.
Pathway to New Zealand University, Polytechnic and High School
(More)
Our graduates are
accepted onto, diploma and degree programmes at NZ Universities
and Polytechnics while some others are accepted onto Foundation
programmes or High School certification.
As a free service, we
will offer
facilitation of entry into:
New Zealand Government Support for Waikato Institute of
Education
In recognition of being a provider of quality English language
courses and programmes, WIE receives New Zealand government funding for its
new migrant students through the Tertiary Education Commission
(TEC). Several new initiatives in the provision of
ESOL to WIE’s NZ permanent resident students are supported
through various government funded areas eg. ESOL Literacy &
Numeracy programme, General English for New Migrants, etc. In
addition, WIE is registered by the Government (TEC and Studylink)
for students to access the Student Loan and Student Allowances
scheme as well as the TEC, English for Migrants pre purchased ESOL tuition scheme.
Take the first step –
Contact us
now and let us help you become part of the WIE family
Courses
conducted by the Waikato Institute of Education approved by
NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications
Authority), a New Zealand
government organization dedicated to teaching standards in New
Zealand.
Waikato Institute
of Education is committed to comply with the Code of Practice
for the Pastoral Care of International Students (Code of care
for students), published by the Ministry of Education (available
at
www.minedu.govt.nz
/ goto / international)
General English Courses and English
for Work Course conducted by the Waikato Institute of Education
Funded by
The Tertiary Education Commission
(TEC), TEC is responsible for leading the New Zealand
government's relationship with the tertiary education sector,
and for policy development and implementation.
Authorised Examination Centre
for Cambridge English Exams
Authorised Examination Centre
for Cambridge The Occupational English Test (OET).
Waikato
Institute of Education (WIE) is the only authorised
TOEIC
Public Test Centre in Hamilton, New Zealand
