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Detailed programme information

The following course information remains available for visitors who want a fuller view of WIE's English course family. Some details can change and should be confirmed through official WIE channels before enrolment decisions.

WIE English programmes include New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL), IELTS Preparation, General English and other current course families. Teacher-training information also references the current NZCLE (TESOL) language-teaching family, while older language-teaching terminology is retained only in historical records.

Full time hours 9am - 3pm, Monday to Friday (25 hours per week). Part-time hours Morning: 9am - 12pm, Monday to Friday (15 hours). Afternoon: 1pm - 3pm, Monday to Friday (10 hours). Evening: 6pm - 7:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday (3 hours). Language Teacher Training New Zealand Certificates in Language Teaching (Level 5).

Language teaching content references English language-teaching pathways. Older named variants and IELTS teacher-training references require WIE confirmation before being treated as current public offers.

New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL) are referenced from Level 1 Foundation to Level 5. Exam preparation information includes IELTS Preparation, OET, Cambridge Exam Preparation, TOEIC Exam Preparation and PTE Exam Preparation. Specific FCE/CAE, dates, fees, booking and test-centre details should be checked with WIE and the relevant official exam authority.

General English and English Plus content references English study plus selected activity or experience options. Exact activity packages, provider arrangements, start dates, fees and availability should be confirmed with WIE.

English for Specific Purposes content includes current English for Nursing, Business English and English for Aviation families. Older ESET, electronics, Office English and Working Holiday pages remain governance-confirmation items unless current WIE evidence confirms active delivery.

Additional course topics include New Zealand experience programmes, group holiday programmes, English camp and language travel, study and activity, private tuition, one-to-one and small group tuition, study English and live in your teacher's home, other language courses for adults and kids, Arabic, Portuguese, Thai, Vietnamese, academic calendar and scholarship information.

Related planning information includes frequently asked questions, Hamilton, the New Zealand education system, living and studying in New Zealand, student visa information, WIE photo and video albums, Hamilton photo content, New Zealand photo content and Study in Waikato video references.

Older course-fee, discount, start-date, public-holiday and materials-cost notes are not carried forward as current claims. Please confirm current costs and dates through wie.nz or Ask WIE before making study plans.

General course notes: classes are Monday to Friday. When Monday is a public holiday, courses start on Tuesday. Morning classes are from 9am - 12pm. Afternoon classes are from 1pm - 3pm. Evening classes are from 6pm - 7:30pm.

Minimum age was recorded as 14. Average class size was recorded as 8 students, with a maximum of 15. Start date was recorded as every Monday except public and school holidays. Students were required to buy one course book per term and should allow for materials costs. These details should be confirmed through official WIE channels.

For current WIE contact and location details, please use the current WIE Contact page or Ask WIE.