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.
The Department of Labour (Immigration
New Zealand)
currently requires some migrants to pre-purchase
English language tuition as part of their
residence requirement.
The TEC administers
pre-purchased English language funds on behalf
of the Department of Labour, as part of its
English for Migrants programme. Frequently
asked questions
English for Migrants Programme is to provide new
immigrant students with a reasonable proficiency
of English language, while experiencing real
life in a New Zealand classroom and home
environment, mixing where possible with native
New Zealand speakers. The experience is to be
holistic in nature, encompassing formal learning
in the language classroom and real life
experience in a New Zealand school and home,
with additional activities and trips relating to
local community, New Zealand and fun.
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.
Our courses currently cater to students wishing
to learn General English, particularly at the
lower Beginner, Pre Intermediate and
Intermediate levels. In response to demand, the
higher General English levels have included an
IELTS foundation component. Increasing demand
from PRs and International students on visitor
visas has meant the IELTS component has been
reduced. PRs wishing to take the IELTS
Preparation course are assimilated into existing
classes.
|
