New Zealand is one of the top five English-speaking countries, adjacent to Australia. 70% of the population in New Zealand is white. 20% are local islanders and Maori. 10% are immigrants and students from different countries. New Zealand consists of two islands. The North Island has Auckland, a city in New Zealand, and Wellington, the capital. The historic city of South Island.
Language schools can be roughly divided into two types: one is the language center directly under the university or college. Second, private language schools. By contrast, the language environment is different. Most of the language centers in universities or colleges are academic English courses designed for entering universities, and most of them are foreign students. Private language schools pay more attention to everyday language and tend to be applied. The composition of students will be different from that of language centers in universities.
The distribution of China students in New Zealand is roughly that the North Island is more than the South Island. Even so, the language environment has great advantages compared with other English-speaking countries. In addition, flexible courses benefit international students greatly.
If foreign students do not have IELTS scores, they must take an English test before entering the language course and be placed in the class according to the test level. Students can pass the internal examination of language courses or enter the university again through IELTS. Universities in New Zealand also have direct language classes. The admission requirements of different schools are different. Students are generally required to reach IELTS 5.5.
Post-language learning plan is an important part for language reading students. Only by designing your major and future development direction can you go abroad blindly. At the same time, a good study abroad plan also has a great influence on the success rate of visas. Students who want to study languages in New Zealand will eventually realize their dreams and gain more overseas experience and higher education.
Extended reading: a guide to the application of language courses for studying abroad in New Zealand
I. Application Guide
If students studying in New Zealand want to apply for a three-year undergraduate major in New Zealand, they must finish their freshman year in their own country, and they also need 6 points in IELTS and 5.5 points in a single subject (individual majors do not need 6.5 points in IELTS). If you are a high school graduate, you must study in New Zealand for one year before you can enter an undergraduate school. College graduates can get credit reduction and study in New Zealand if they study in the same major.
To apply for postgraduate courses, you must have a two-year professional bachelor's degree. If you want to apply for a master's degree in other majors similar to undergraduate majors, you must add a one-year post-bachelor's degree certificate before the master's course. The IELTS score of master's courses is generally around 6.5, and the IELTS score of individual courses is 7.
Second, there is no IELTS score.
Studying in New Zealand is different from other countries. Students can apply for a student visa without providing IELTS scores, unlike many Commonwealth countries such as Britain, Canada, the United States and Australia. Everyone needs IELTS or TOEFL scores. For example, Australia needs an IELTS score of 5.0 to apply for a 573 study visa. You can apply for a school only if you provide at least 5 points in the UK. Many schools in Canada must provide IELTS scores when submitting school applications. Such convenient conditions give many students who have no language foundation more choices and ways to study in New Zealand. The following is information about the language center directly under the university.
3. University of Auckland
Language center: ELA. Courses are divided into general English and academic English certificate courses, elementary academic English courses, and short-term courses such as various teacher training courses and Cambridge English teacher certification courses. Among them, the most important courses are general English course and college academic English preparatory certificate course. General English: For students without any IELTS scores. School starts every week. After internal examination and study, you can be promoted to intermediate or advanced classes, and you can also join the preparatory study of Auckland University. Certificate course in academic English: 2 1 week. The entrance requirement is IELTS 5.0, and the starting time is 3 times a year, in February, July and September. If you pass the internal examination after graduation, you can enter the University of Auckland to take the main course without taking IELTS. This course is very important for many students who failed the IELTS test. However, the entrance time and the main course time must be well connected to avoid missing the start time of the main course after reading the Chinese. PS: This course is aimed at any course in the University of Auckland that requires an academic IELTS score of no more than 7.
4. Auckland University of Technology
International Pavilion of Language Center. Courses are divided into general English and GIE courses, such as general English: the same as the general English course of Auckland University. There is no requirement for admission. GIE course: 12 week course. If you pass the internal examination, you can enter the main course of Auckland University of Technology without IELTS. The school starts twice a year, in March and September respectively. Admission to this course requires a certain IELTS score. The total score should reach 5.5 points. Small scores also have special requirements.
5. Massey University
Massey University Language Center. The courses are mainly general English and diploma courses: 16-week courses, which start three times a year in February, July and September. Undergraduate and graduate students have different admission requirements. Direct language courses for preparatory and undergraduate students began in February and July. The minimum entry requirements are 5.0 (single item 5.0) and 5.5 (single item 5.5) for graduate students.
The intransitive verb Wellington Victoria University
Language Center of Victoria University. School starts three times a year, in March and July, 165438+ October. Each schedule is 12 weeks. Exams are required before entering the school, and classes are divided according to the test results. For example, if the IELTS score of a directly promoted class fails to meet the requirements of the main course, the students will enter Campbell College, the language center of Victoria University. When they have this level, they will go back to school to study the language. If they meet the requirements, they can take the main course directly without taking the IELTS test. It is worth noting that if students have IELTS scores, but their ability in the entrance examination is insufficient, the school will also divide them into classes according to the entrance examination results. But don't worry too much. There will be exams at every stage and the opportunity to change classes.
University of Waikato
University of waikato language center. The curriculum is similar to that of Victoria University. It is divided into general English and academic English, and there are other related teaching courses. If you take an internal exam, you should choose to enter academic English. Course 1 is divided into 8 levels (level), each level 12 weeks. There are four times a year: February, May and August, 165438+ 10, and each admission time corresponds to 12 weeks of courses. You also need to look at the internal exam for review. For example, if you pass Band 6, it is equivalent to IELTS 5.5. You can go directly to the preparatory course. If you pass Level7, which is equivalent to IELTS 6, you can directly enter the undergraduate course. PS: Students generally go to school according to their level. If you feel that your level has improved rapidly, you can also take the IELTS test at any time in the local area.
Eight. University of Otago
Language center of otago university. The school starts twice a year, in March and June, 165438+ 10, and each course lasts 12 weeks, and the internal test is required, which is basically consistent with the university setting mentioned above.
Nine, Lincoln University
Lincoln university language center. It is also the stage of 12 weeks. School starts every month. There are school exams before entering the school, and the school is divided into classes according to the level of students. It is worth mentioning that many students, for example, have a single difference of 0.5 points, and they can't reach the domestic exam in one year. When I get to Lincoln, I can enter the main course in a month. This kind of situation did happen. I suggest that students confirm it in advance, otherwise it will delay the study time.
X. University of Canterbury
Language Center of Canterbury University. Among all the language centers, the language center that was cut off has the longest enrollment time. It is divided into 9 levels and 26 weeks of language courses. It is divided into two stages: EAP 1 and EAP2. School starts six times a year, February, April, June, August, 65438+ October, 165438+ October. How to match the specific language, please feel free to contact us.
Extended reading: How much is the language course for studying in New Zealand for one year?
The fees charged by language schools in New Zealand are different and need to be chosen according to individual circumstances. How much does it cost to go to New Zealand Language School for one year? Tuition fees generally range from $260 to $390 per week. The cost of living is about one year 12000 to 15000 dollars.
Before you go to New Zealand to learn a language, the language school will evaluate your English situation, arrange classes at the corresponding level according to the evaluation results, and evaluate after studying for a period of time. If you pass the assessment, you will enter a higher level of study until you reach the required level. After all, in the local pure English environment, as long as you work hard, compared with China, the English level will improve rapidly.
Studying in New Zealand and attending a language school can not only acquire more pure language skills in a short time, but also adapt to the local study and life in New Zealand more quickly.
Here are the language course fees of four universities in New Zealand:
1, University of Auckland
2 1 week undergraduate direct promotion class: IELTS score 5, writing score not less than 5. The tuition fee is 9500 New Zealand dollars.
2 1 week: IELTS 5.5, writing not less than 5.5. The tuition fee is 9500 New Zealand dollars.
10 week undergraduate direct promotion class: the total score of the existing IELTS score is 0.5 points lower than the professional admission requirements, the writing score is not less than 5.5 points, and other items are not less than 5 points. The tuition fee is NZD 4850.
10 week postgraduate class: the total score of the existing IELTS score is lower than the professional admission requirement of 0.5, the writing score is not lower than 6, and other items are not lower than 5.5. The tuition fee is NZD 4850.
2.AUT Auckland University of Technology
GIE 12 week undergraduate and postgraduate direct promotion classes: IELTS 5.5, writing and reading not less than 5.5, and other items not less than 5. The tuition fee is NZD 5760.
3. Massey University
16 week undergraduate direct promotion class: IELTS total score and single item are not less than 5 points. The tuition fee is 9200 New Zealand dollars.
16-week postgraduate direct promotion class: IELTS total score and single item are not less than 5.5 points. The tuition fee is 9200 New Zealand dollars.
4.Unitec National Institute of Technology
16 week undergraduate direct promotion class: IELTS total score and single item are not less than 5 points. The tuition fee is NZD 6640.
16-week postgraduate direct promotion class: IELTS total score 6, single item not less than 5. The tuition fee is NZD 6990.
The fees charged by language schools in New Zealand are different and need to be chosen according to individual circumstances. Tuition fees generally range from $260 to $390 per week. The cost of living is about one year 12000 to 15000 dollars.