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English School in Wellington - New Zealand Foundation Studies

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The Campbell Institute:
The Campbell Institute, in Wellington and Auckland, is a Foundation Studies School which provides students with the academic entry and English language requirements for further study in New Zealand, or overseas. Our programmes are recognised by many universities and institutes of technology worldwide, and are accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). The Campbell Institute is the only language school in NZ with an English language programme accredited by Victoria University of Wellington, one of NZ's top 4 universities.

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Homestay Accommodation:

Photo of English School in Wellington - New Zealand Foundation StudiesAll Campbell Institute Homestay Families have been assessed by The Campbell Institute for suitability, and each family has a contractual obligation to The Campbell Institute to meet minimum standards, for example a warm and comfortable bedroom, and a friendly and comfortable environment. According to the New Zealand Ministry of Education Code of Practice homestay families for students who are aged under 18 years old must be vetted by the New Zealand Police as being suitable homestay providers.

Homestay Advantages:
* Have people who take care of you from the day you arrive
* Learn quickly about New Zealand culture
* Practise your English with the homestay family
* Enjoy "home comforts" which will reduce feelings of homesickness
* Develop a "network" of New Zealand friends and acquaintances.

Some students enjoy homestay so much they stay there for up to several years and the homestay family becomes their New Zealand home!

Regular Campbell Activities:
Every day of the week Campbell has an interesting activity for you to participate in. Meet new friends, practise your English and enjoy Wellington's sophisticated street culture.

Speakeasy Coffee Club:
Monday afternoons, meet outside Campbell at 3.45pm. A different venue is selected each week.
Walk Wellington:
Explore the Wellington region on foot. The club meets every Tuesday afternoon and travels by Campbell bus to a different walking track every week. Enjoy one of the hundreds of scenic trails open to the public in the Wellington Region. Meet at Campbell at 3.30pm.

Campbell Cinema:
Every Wednesday at 3.30pm in the Seminar Room. Check the notice board in the kitchen for details of this week's movie.

English Language Courses:

- General English
- IELTS Course
- Business English + TOEIC
- Demi Au Pair Programme
- Cambridge Exams - FCE, CAE & CPE
- English For Working Holiday
- Group Programmes
- Evening IELTS Course
- TOEIC Course
- High School Preparation
- English For Professionals
- Individual Tuition
- Job Hunter
- English + Rugby
- Kiwi Language Holidays

Locations:
The Campbell Institute's first campus was established in Wellington in 2001. Located in the centre of Wellington's entertainment and commercial district, the school is only minutes walk from restaurants and cafes, bus stops and other attractions.

In 2008, The Campbell Institute launched its Auckland campus, in cooperation with Macleans College. Macleans College is one of New Zealand's top academic colleges.

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