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Phone:
64 - 7 - 8382450
Fax: 64 - 7 - 838 2453
Email:
info@wie.ac.nz
Study English in New Zealand!
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 the only authorised Cambridge English, Occupational English Test (OET) and IELTS Pre-Test Examinations Centre in Waikato and Bay of Plenty, and the only testing centre for TOEIC in Hamilton.
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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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.
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We offer quality English courses from highly qualified, experienced and enthusiastic English ESOL teachers (native and bilingual speakers). (Teacher Profiles)
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A wide range of quality English courses and programmes including: 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
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Our
NZCEL, IELTS and Gerneral
English courses are
approved and
accredited by
the New Zealand government
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NZQA
(New Zealand Qualification Authority) -
Regular specials and discounts on English tuition fees
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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
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Additional benefits of studying with WIE
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Helpful, friendly, professional advisors and support staff – we make YOU feel special from the time you arrive to the time you leave…and consistent.
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Classes have an average of 8-10 students with a maximum of 15
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City and campus orientation and a free placement test given on arrival at the Institute.
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Additional support is offered with one-to-one peer tutoring programme
Our school is equipped with superior modern facilities
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- 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.
Accommodation and Living in New Zealand( More )
- 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
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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:
- University: The University Waikato
- Polytechnic: Waikato Institute of Technology
- High School: Cambridge High School, Hamilton's Fraser High School, Hamilton Boys High School, Hamilton Girls' High School, Hillcrest High School, Sacred Heart Girls' College St Peter's School
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
Waikato Institute of Education
218 Anglesea Street,
PO Box 773, Hamilton, New Zealand
Phone: 64 - 7 - 8382450
Fax: 64 - 7 - 838 2453
Email:
info@wie.ac.nz