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English for Academic Study Training Scheme

English Teaching College
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Course description

Intermediate to Advanced
1 to 12 weeks (Visitor or Student visa)
12 weeks and over (Student visa)
Part-time study up to 12 weeks (Visitor visa)
Full-time 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
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 Palmerston North.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

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

The campus is in a spacious building catering for 150 students in 14 fully equipped classrooms. The large student lounge has kitchen facilities so students can make hot drinks and prepare meals. Drinks such as tea and coffee are free. Students have free access to the Internet, self-study computers, the campus library and a pool table.

The airport is 6km from the school.

Local buses are free for international students.

Year opened
1993
Number of classrooms
14

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at English Teaching College varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

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

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

The ETC campus is in the centre of the city, overlooking a city park, very near the Public Library. Shops, cafes and restaurants from different cultures, as well as the world’s popular fast food outlets, are within the city centre. UCOL is close by and Massey University is 5 km away.

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100% recommend

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"The best experienced teacher with lots of knowledge, fun and enthusiasm to get prepared for ielts"

Nicole Halbach, student from Germany

every day I felt happy joining the class, our wonderful teacher had very good topics for the week to learn and talk about, the sitting and interacting with other students was perfect
we got to speak, listen, read and write a lot, with little competitions, we sang along and we laughed a lot

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
24 Nov 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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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.

Visit the Immigration New Zealand website »

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 Palmerston North 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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