Study English in New Zealand

ETC Learning Centre:
Welcome to one of New Zealand's most multicultural English language schools. We have welcomed students from over 45 different countries to our campuses in Wellington and Palmerston North. Students learn reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills from qualified native English speakers. We teach Academic English, General English, Business English and Computing English. Our qualified ESOL teachers prepare students to take IELTS and TOEFEL exams.

-Multi cultural classes. We have had students from over 60 different countries. You can make friends with students from all over the world.
- Small classes, average size 10 students. Teachers give special attention to each student.
- Free use of text books, video tapes, listening tapes and the city library is next door to the school.
- Experienced native
- English teachers
- 11 years experience, established in 1993, accredited with NZQA until 2005.
-  Excellent links with the community for social, sporting and employment contacts.
- Classes of different levels: we can find a class to suit your level.
- 2 campuses in major cities, with up to 80 students per campus.
- Study in different cities by spending some time in either our capital city Wellington or our 'Knowledge city" of Palmerston North.
- Free transfer between campuses
- Activities like canoeing, farm visits, sports games, BBQ and art classes included in study programme.
- Full kitchen facilities for food preparation.
- Excellent campus recreation with free use of pool table, table tennis table and free internet access.

Our Graduates:
After studying at our school students go on to study certificates, diplomas, undergraduate and post-graduate degrees at university. Universities like Massey, Victoria, Auckland, Canterbury and Otago recognise our NZQA-approved qualifications. Other students go to polytechnics, colleges, high school, secondary and primary schools.

Homestay
This is your opportunity to live and speak English in a New Zealand home.  You will have your own room with a study desk.  Breakfast, lunch and evening meals from Monday to Friday and during the weekends are included.

Flatting
This is one of the most economical ways of living in New Zealand.  It is also the most common form of ccommodation for students and other young adults.  Usually one person rents a house, then they rent out the extra bedrooms.

Motel
Motel accommodation in New Zealand can be an economical way of living, it is less expensive than hotels.  Motels are like a small home, they usually include kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

Backpacker
Low-cost accommodation, usually in a large converted house.  Ideal accommodation for individuals and small groups of people wanting to travel around New Zealand.

- Certificate in English Language Competence (IELTS Academic)
- Certificate in English Language Competence (General)
- Certificate in English Language Competence (OET Occupational English for medical nurses)
- Certificate in English for Living in New Zealand (Academic and Employment)
- Executive English (short courses under 10 weeks

Location:
Study in different cities by spending some time in either our capital city Wellington or our 'Knowledge city" of Palmerston North. Free transfer between campuses. Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is modern and stylish. Victoria and Massey Universities are in Wellington.

Palmerston North, population 75,000, is 130 km from Wellington and is called the "Knowledge City" because it has many educational facilities, including Massey University. The town is home to 11,000 students from around New Zealand and all over the world.