Information for International applicants

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NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (NZCEL) & ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING 2016

Programmes New Zealand Certificate in English (NZCEL)

English language Training Scheme.

Start dates NZCEL: 15 February and 18 July

English Language Training: Every week between 15 February and 4 November 2016

Study options Full-time

Fees NZCEL: NZ$ 6,670 per 16 weeks programme, includes textbooks.

English Language Training: NZ$ 380 per week. Does not include textbooks. Textbooks are approximately NZ$ 100

Total number of credits

NZCEL: 60 credits for the 16 week programme

English Language Training: 15 credits

Class times 9.00am to 3.00pm Monday - Friday with some time allocated for self study

Individual study hours

Students will be expected to spend approximately 17 hours per week in addition to class time to complete their study

Location Napier Campus

Contact International Centre Phone: +64 6 974 8902 Email: international@eit.ac.nz

EIT’s English Language Centre provides a range of programmes to meet your language study needs and opportunities for travel to major cultural centres within New Zealand while “living the language.”

EIT’s facilities include a high-tech language laboratory, online learning support, extensive library, accommodation nearby, and an IELTS test centre.

EIT Napier is an accredited IELTS Examination Centre and offers IELTS

examinations on campus throughout the year.

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• Highly qualified and experienced teachers

• Smaller classes and greater personal attention

from teachers. More opportunity to practise your English

and ask questions

• Safe learning and studying environment

• Off-site visits giving the opportunity to

‘live the language’

STUDY HIGHLIGHTS

2016 ENTRY

NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (NZCEL)Nationally recognised NZ qualification Levels 2 - 5.

• Reading skills

• Writing skills

• Listening skills

• Speaking skills

• Vocabulary development

• Options of specialisation of General/Academic subjects from Level 3 upwards

NZCEL Level 1

• Nationally recognised qualifications: NZCEL Level 1

• Students have confidence in dealing with simple daily topics

NZCEL Level 2

• Nationally recognised qualifications: NZCEL Level 2

• Students have confidence in dealing with English on familiar topics

NZCEL Level 3• Nationally recognised qualifications: NZCEL 3

• Direct entry to some certificate programmes (Level 3 or 4 tertiary study) on academic strand

• Students have confidence in dealing with English accurately and fluently on familiar topics

NZCEL Level 4• Nationally recognised qualifications: NZCEL 4

• Direct entry to some diploma, bachelor, and graduate programmes (Level 4, 5, 6 and 7 tertiary study) on academic strand

• Students have confidence in dealing with English on familiar and unfamiliar topics

NCZEL Level 5• Nationally recognised qualifications: NZCEL 5

• Direct entry to some postgraduate diploma, degree, and master programmes (Level 8 tertiary study) on academic strand

• Students have confidence in dealing accurately with a wide range of topics in English at academic, social, and employment level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAININGFor students who wish to study English but do not require a qualification. Students will be studying alongside NZCEL students. Course content is the same as NZCEL.

IELTS PREPARATION OPTIONIELTS preparation classes are offered as a part time option for those studying the NZCEL Level 3 and Level 4 programmes.

IELTS preparation classes are designed to improve students’ test taking strategies, to familiarise students with the IELTS test format, and to improve their English level prior to taking the test. Out of class study is strongly encouraged, to include practice in tasks one and two of the writing module as well as reading and listening tests which students are able to borrow to use at home.Near their exam date, each student is given a practice speaking test.

NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (NZCEL) & ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING 2016

NZCEL DATES 2016

Semester One: 15 February to 10 June 2016

Semester Two: 18 July to 4 November 2016

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING SCHEMES 2016

Course One 15 February - 11 March 2016

Course Two 14 March - 15 April 2016 (one week holiday 28 March - 1 April)

Course Three 18 April - 13 May 2016

Course Four 16 May - 10 June 2016

Course One 18 July - 12 August 2016

Course Two 15 August - 9 September 2016

Course Three 12 September - 7 October 2016

Course Four 10 October - 4 November 2016

IELTS PREPARATION DAY COURSE (PART TIME) 2016

Intake One 15 February - 15 April 2016

Intake Two 11 April - 3 June 2016

Intake Three 18 July - 9 September 2016

Intake Four 26 September - 18 November 2016

IELTS EXAM DATES AT EIT IN 2016

Saturday 23 January (Academic & General)

Saturday 5 March (Academic & General)

Saturday 16 April (Academic Only)

Saturday 4 June (Academic & General)

Saturday 16 July (Academic & General)

Saturday 10 September (Academic & General)

Saturday 15 October (Academic only)

Saturday 19 November (Academic & General)

Note: These certificate level courses will run according to demand. Please enquire before applying.

EIT is a registered British Council IELTS Testing Centre, so students can sit the IELTS test here.

Subject areas

• Reading skills

• Listening skills

• Vocabulary development

• Writing skills

• Speaking skills

• Test taking strategies

ASSESSMENTS

NZCEL

Assessments vary for each course, but include assignments, practical and written assessments, role-plays, verbal presentations. Assessment assistance is available through the EIT Learning Hub for everyone to prepare and perform well.

Some courses include assessment against National Qualifications Framework unit standards.

IELTS EXAM

EIT is a registered British Council Centre offering exams throughout the year. The exam fee is NZ$ 385.00

ENTRY POINTStudents will take an online test before starting the programme to determine English level and entry point.

On arrival, students will have an oral and written assessment to confirm their level of English in order for them to be placed in an appropriate class.

NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (NZCEL) & ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING 2016

NZCEL & ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING TYPICAL TIMETABLE

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9:00am Core Core Core Core Core

10:45am Break Break Break Break Break

11:10am Extension Core Extension Core Extension

12:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

1:00pmExtension Preparation

and practice plus tutorials

(Self-Study)

Extension Preparation and practice plus tutorials

(Self-Study)

Extension

2:00pmPreparation and practice

(Self-Study)

3:00pm Preparation and practice

(Self-Study)

Preparation and practice

(Self-Study)4:00pm

5:00pm

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LIVE THE LANGUAGE

Together we can do it!

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATIONEIT STUDENT VILLAGE HOMESTAY

CAPACITY 12 villas with 6 bedrooms (capacity of 72 people) More than 40 hosts (capacity of 55+ people)

LOCATION One-minute walk to campus across the road Varies, up to 20-minute walk to campus

ACCOMMODATION Own furnished room with shared kitchen, bathroom, lounge and living area

Own furnished room with shared kitchen, bathroom, lounge and living area

FOOD Self-catered. Kitchen facilities provided but students purchase and cook their own food

Three meals per day provided. Students may sometimes prepare their own breakfast and lunch

BEDDING AND LINEN

Bedding Pack available from EIT for $120, which includes a pillow, sheets, duvet and duvet cover

Provided

INTERNET 40GB included in weekly cost A fair and reasonable amount is provided. You will need to clarify this with your individual homestay family

ELECTRICITY Included in weekly cost Included in weekly cost

AIRPORT PICKUP FREE. An EIT staff member will collect you from HB airport FREE. Your homestay family will collect you from Hawke’s Bay airport

WELCOME PACK Includes cutlery, plate, bowl, glass, cup and two instant meals Not included

COST $165 per week $220 per week

For more information, please visit our website: international.eit.ac.nz

LIVE IN NAPIER

STUDENT VILLAGEHOMESTAY

DISCLAIMER. The programme fees, other costs, entry requirements, duration, and programme start dates are for 2016 and are listed as a guide only. All fees shown in the prospectus are in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST) at current rates. Programme content is based on current information and may be subject to change. EIT reserves the right to cancel or postpone any programme and shall not be liable for any claim other than that proportion of the programme fee, which the cancelled or postponed portion bears.