English Plus Courses

Waikato Institute of Education

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Improve your English and enjoy various activities all in one programme! WIE's English plus Courses gives you the opportunity to improve your English with highly qualified and experienced teachers and enjoy the excitement of Art, Dance, Sports, etc, as part of your study experience.

WIE’s location in the heart of beautiful Waikato farming country means that we can offer you various activity options and experiences, whether you are a beginner or advanced.

Activities can cover,
* Art
* Dance
* Farm Experience
* Golf
* Horse Riding
* Rugby
* Surfing
* and etc.

In the mornings you will have English classes focusing on communication and practical conversation skills. Then two a week in the afternoon you will have the opportunity for activities with an experienced trainer.

The price includes 21 hours of English classes per week and 2 afternoons of activities.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 28 Jun 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025

WIE does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning session
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Activity
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Hamilton.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 22 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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reviews

Reviews

86% recommend

based on 7 reviews
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"Great school Excellent teacher"

Issei Yokota, student from Japan

Small group study and efficient curriculum and atmosphere is cozy.I was so lucky to have 2 vest teacher who helped me to improve my IELTS score.
Listening 5→7 Reading5.5→7 Speaking5→6.5 Writing4→5 Overall5→6.5 this is what I achieved within 2months study in
WIE.
Best school in my life experience.

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
11 Mar 2019 - 3 May 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Fun."

Zi Qiao Ma, student from Hong Kong

I like the teachers there, they are very nice. This facilities are also enough, and i liked the common room most. The lessons overall were fun and joyful.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
4 Mar 2019 - 15 Mar 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I visited the WIE for three weeks, because my husband worked in this time in Raglan. For this short time it was ok."

Regula Christina Kuhn-Henking, student from Switzerland

The teachers are very different. Joan was the best theater, he is very good.

With Vera we have to write a lot of exercises, I wold like to speak. With Joan we have time to speak together about a story or other things.

The rooms are old in your school, without windows, I think you can renovation the rooms, and the school look nicer.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
18 Feb 2019 - 8 Mar 2019
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It is a good place to improve your English."

hao xu, student from New Zealand

I liked my course at WIE because we had a small class, the tutors were helpful and very nice. They will answer your questions and explain it clearly and the best way to learn for an IELTS test. It is located at the center of Hamilton city, two minutes to the bus transport station and surrounded by shopping mall.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
31 Oct 2016 - 11 Nov 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A wonderful experience full of nice memories"

Camila Alexandra Oblitas Rubin, student from Peru

I enjoyed a lot studying in Hamilton, it was a nice place. Also, I liked WIE - the teachers were qualified and everybody was ready to help when I had any questions. The location was really nice too, inside a mall, which was great for breaks. We had activities on Tuesdays, and they were very fun. I met a lot of people from other countries studying there, too.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
13 Jul 2015 - 21 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
WIE team, Student Consultant at Waikato Institute of Education responded to this review.
17 September 2015

Thanks Camila! It was wonderful having you around for those 5 weeks! We wish you the best for your future! WIE team

"Really helpfull to improve your English and reach your goals."

Karin De Lucia

My personal experience at the WIE has been definitely positive! I've made new friends among my classmates and I have also met new interesting people from different cultures and countries. My teacher Jillian has been amazing, friendly and very professional. She helped me a lot dealing with my English mistakes, and supporting me in my weak parts of the language. Thanks Jillian!

About the location in my opinion is excellent. It's central, easy to reach both by walk and by bus, so it's really handy. Facilities are good and there are many interesting activities to keep you going with socialization and new friendships! I have enjoyed so much WIE environment and I suggest this school for international students because it's specialized in helping people with their English!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
13 weeks
Date of study
8 May 2013 - 8 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"I met such love friends and learned English with them happily"

Somsak Siriphongkun

The first time I came to WIE. I was so nervous because my English was very weak and I was not confident to speak English but when the nerve had gone. I feel much more confident to speak English. I studied very hard and I got support from my lovely teachers that was pulling me up. I also like the location of WIE, it is in the central place with lots of shops. I wouldn't worry about anything that I can't find. WIE is like my second home.It gave me lots of experience to live in NZ. Thank you WIE

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Duration of study
28 weeks
Date of study
21 May 2012 - 6 Dec 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

WIE offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Private Room Half-Board (Over 18)

A$ 294
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and garden
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
A$ 294

Homestay - Private Room Full Board (Under 18)

A$ 334
weekly
Age range: 11 - 17 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Hamilton
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, tV room, carpet, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, and other
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
A$ 334
Homestay is the first choice for most of our international students, as it offers the chance to experience life in a Kiwi family environment.

 - 3 meals provided every day of the week
 - Fully-furnished private bedroom
 - Close to WIE and public transport
 - Regular support from our Homestay Coordinator
 - Airport pickup available

All WIE’s host families have been carefully selected to ensure the family is welcoming and the home is a safe environment. You will be sent a profile of your host family before you leave your country, enabling you to contact your new Kiwi family and get to know them before you arrive.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Hamilton based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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