Waikato Institute of Education - General English

WIE Teacher training progrmmes NZCLT 4&5 and English programmes New Zealand Certificate of English NZCEL level 1 Foundation - level 5 , IELTS Preparation, General English accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

General English Courses are available at the following 6 levels: 

  • Beginner
  • Elementary
  • Pre-Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Upper Intermediate
  • Advanced


Classes have a fun, practical focus and focus on all areas of speaking, learning, reading and writing. Class work is theme-based: activities are focus on a weekly or bi-weekly topic, usually following the English course book syllabus, so that students can develop useful vocabulary and share ideas in group discussions. English grammar and structure are introduced progressively and used in class communication activities. Students also receive cross-cultural training to help you become accustomed to New Zealand life quickly and easily.

The English grammar and structure are introduced progressively and used in class communication activities. Students also receive cross-cultural training to help you become accustomed to New Zealand life quickly and easily. 

The English curriculum also uses multimedia and on-line resources for the delivery of special interest topics and uses a mix of Kiwi and bi-lingual teaching at the lower levels.

Placement:

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

Certification:

Waikato Institute of Education Certificate in General English (You must meet all course and attendance requirements.)
Picture of WIE - General English -  2- 10 weeks
WIE - General English - 2- 10 weeks
BD 410
Picture of WIE - General English -  11- 23 weeks
WIE - General English - 11- 23 weeks
BD 400
Picture of WIE - General English -  24- 33 weeks
WIE - General English - 24- 33 weeks
BD 390
Picture of WIE - General English -  35+ weeks
WIE - General English - 35+ weeks
BD 370
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