New
Zealand:
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Two
beautiful islands in the South Pacific – population
3.9
million!
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International
reputation for low cost excellence in education. |
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Temperate
climate, no severe extremes of weather in the main cities. |
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7
universities and many polytechnics and teacher training colleges.
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International
reputation as friendly, safe, peaceful, scenic, clean, and
nuclear free. |
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Christchurch:
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Population
325,000! |
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Location
- central east coast of the South Island, between the Southern
Alps and the South Pacific Ocean. |
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Voted
one of the top ten cities in the world to visit and the best-managed
city in the Western world! |
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Famous
worldwide as a ‘Garden City’ with parks and historic
English-style buildings set astride the picturesque Avon River.
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The
‘gateway’ to the outstandingly beautiful South Island! |
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Top
cultural and educational centre and regarded as one of the
best places for learning English outside of England. |
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ARGUS INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
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Great
location in the very centre of Christchurch! |
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Easy
access to buses, libraries, post offices, shops, restaurants,
entertainment. |
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Two
modern, well-equipped campuses with 24 classrooms. |
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Comfortable,
common rooms and cafeteria with micro-waves, fridges. |
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Outside
covered patio and garden area with seating. |
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Free
morning/afternoon teas. |
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Free
Internet and E-mail access. |
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Excellent
teachers and learning resources:
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Committed,
internationally qualified ESOL teachers, learner-focused and
dedicated to individual student achievement. |
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Multi-media/audio-visual
teaching aids, internationally recognised texts.
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First-rate
support services:
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Mandarin,
Japanese and English speaking counsellors/advisors on campus.
Access to counsellors/advisors of other languages. |
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Free
assistance with extending student visas/permits. |
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Free
assistance with course advice, requirements and enrolments
for high school, polytech and university entrance. |
Carefully selected homestays:
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First class, safe, friendly host families, matched to student
needs. |
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Individual furnished rooms, laundry service, 3 meals/day 7
days/per week. |
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Host
families and student satisfaction regularly monitored. |
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Special
homestay support services for students under 18 years of age. |
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Professional guardianship services available. |
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Free airport pick up and
drop-off. |
Quality
assurance:
Academically
focused English language courses:
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General
English - 6 levels Beginner to Advanced (NZQA accredited).
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IELTS
Examination Preparation Courses designed and delivered to
prepare serious students for, Polytech and/or University.
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Greater
than 80% General English and a 97% IELTS examination success
rate! |
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High
School and University Preparation Courses. |
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Students
per class - General English 12 maximum 10 average. IELTS 14
maximum 12 average. |
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Summer
and and winter holiday courses combining teaching, touring
and recreation in beautiful natural environments.
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10
Week Universtity Preparation Course:
FoundationYear Bridging Course :
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In
association with the University of Otago, we offer a 10 week
preparatory (‘Bridging’) course to prepare students
for successful university study. Passing this course also
gives an entrance qualification for Foundation Studies at
universities in Dunedin, Christchurch, or Auckland.
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The
Bridging Course includes Academic English, Study Skills, and
introductions to university Commerce subjects, e.g. Accounting,
Economics, Mathematics. |
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Bridging
Courses start throughout the year and entry requires IELTS
5.0 and a satisfactory High School record. You can then enter
Foundation Studies directly (no further IELTS requirement). |
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The
course teaches you successful study techniques for university
and will ensure that you have a confident, positive, and successful
start to your university or foundation studies |
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