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 English Language and Travel Programme


As Waikato Institute of Education (WIE) is located in the heart of the Waikato, a major central region in the North Island, travel to popular cities and attractions are very easily accessible as a weekend destination or guided tours. 

WIE has designed unique English Language and Travel Programmes to suit the needs of many visitor or working holiday visa travellers.   For example: 

One option is to study English at WIE for up to 3 months (12 weeks) and on the weekend’s trip to other major cities including Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo and Tauranga.  This course is designed more for the independent traveller wishing to do their own thing but at the same time have a base to come home to.  Homestay or Hostel accommodation would be available and WIE has all the latest information on attractions and activities to do while you are in New Zealand. 

Option two would be to study English at WIE for 2 – 5 weeks before joining a guided tour group.  This course is designed more for those students who like their travel organised for them.  Bookings for these tour groups would be done either with the individual tour company or through a Travel Agent.  Homestay or Hostel accommodation would be available while you are studying at WIE and pre paid accommodation will be arranged be either the tour guides or travel agent. 

 

 

 

The English courses would be flexible for full time or part time study and are designed for beginners to advanced English speakers.  It will give you skills in the English language that you will be able to use while on your trips around New Zealand and for future. 

Placement:
Students enrolling for General English sit our placement test on arrival, and are then placed in the appropriate class according to their assessed language level.

Certification:
Waikato Institute of Education Certificate in General English (You must meet all course and attendance requirements.)
 

English Fee Information 
   
* Special discounts occur regularly, please Contact us  for detail
Full Time ( 25 hours/week + 5 hours/week free tuition)
Course Length ( weeks) Fees ( NZ$/week)
1-12 $ 320
13-24 $ 310
25 or more $ 300

Part Time
(15 hours/week morning classes)
Course Length ( weeks) Fees ( NZ$/week)
1-12 $ 192
Part Time (8 hours/week Afternoon classes or Evening Class)
Course Length ( weeks) Fees ( NZ$/week)
1-12 $ 192
Other Fees ( NZ$)
Registration Fee (paid once only) $180 ( $ 90 Part time)
Homestay Placement Fee $180
Homestay Accommodation $200/ week
Auckland Airport Pickup  $75
Text Material Fee $40
Health Insurance $390 / year
Bank Fee( if applicable) $25
 
 
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Waikato Institute of Education
Address: 103 London Street,
PO Box 773, Hamilton, New Zealand
Phone: 64 - 7 - 8382450   Fax: 64 - 7 - 838 2453
Email:
info@wie.ac.nz