New Zealand
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welcome to
King’s Education We would like to extend a special welcome to King’s Education where we can help you reach your goals. We invite you to join us at our wonderful school to learn, and enjoy yourself at the same time.
What’s great about New Zealand? • New Zealand is an English-speaking country • Top quality education in a pleasant, safe, learning environment • Internationally recognised degrees • Consistently high standards of education in universities, tertiary training providers and high schools • Beautiful scenery surrounding all cities • Friendly helpful people
Why choose Christchurch? • Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and offers a wide range of activities very close at hand • Christchurch has distinctive summer and winter seasons, local activities include skiing, sailing, golf, kayaking and surfing • Museum, Art Gallery, Market Stalls, Aquarium and Cultural Arts Centre within walking distance of the city centre • Activities are located in the city centre or within a two hour drive • Christchurch has more parks than any other city in New Zealand • It is 22% cheaper to live in Christchurch than it is to live in Auckland
How can King’s help me? •
King’s is NZQA registered and delivers only Government approved courses
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Modern, central city location in the ‘heart’ of Christchurch
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Up-to-date equipment including interactive audio visual theatres and on-line teaching
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Quality teachers, some with university teaching experience and credentials
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Students at King’s benefit from being very close to the library, city shops and eating establishments, as well as being handy to the excellent transport systems, eg. buses, taxis etc
“The Healthcare course was excellent and I got a job almost immediately after the course finished” Orla Malolot from the Philippines Healthcare student
introducing
King’s Healthcare Training Healthcare Industry
Healthcare Courses
There is a global shortage of staff in the healthcare industry. Around the world registered nurses are in short supply and as a result many healthcare providers are offering high rates of pay.
English for Nursing Registration (ENR)
Registered nurses in most Asian countries are able to convert their qualifications and experience to enable them to work as registered nurses in New Zealand and other countries such as Australia, USA and the United Kingdom.
This course is designed for foreign registered nurses who would like to work* as a registered nurse in New Zealand or overseas (e.g. Australia, USA, United Kingdom). Primarily the course is an intensive IELTS and Occuptational English Test (OET) course designed to assist foreign nurses to meet the New Zealand Nursing Council’s English language requirements for registration. (7.0 in all skill areas; speaking, listening, writing and reading for IELTS or a B band in all skill areas for OET) • The course also provides foreign nurses with an orientation to the New Zealand Healthcare system. • There is an opportunity to gain part time work of up to 20 hours per week as a Healthcare Assistant while they are studying. • A 12 week course is available for those at an English level of IELTS 6.5 - 7.0.
Healthcare Training
• A 24 week course is available for those at 6.0.
• King’s is an experienced education provider, with registered approval from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) to deliver courses within its healthcare programme. • King’s specialise in providing a range of healthcare training courses for international students. • King’s Healthcare course includes tuition using a purposebuilt, on-site, clinical practice unit which is fitted with the equipment and facilities found in a typical rest home or hospital.
Aged Care Education (ACE) This course is designed for non nurses who wish to improve their training for care of the elderly • Course is 12 weeks • Entry requirement: IELTS 5.0 (equivalent) • Stage one course covering essential caregiving skills, physical care of the elderly, infection control, safety, nutrition, basic first aid and medication
* Subject to approval by Immigration New Zealand “It has been a very good experience studying healthcare at King’s. I just started my new job”
Akio Arai from Japan Healthcare assistant
Start Dates: • Heathcare courses: Every Monday
healthcare
Employment Opportunities Castle Recruitments ENR Students
• King’s sister company, Castle Recruitments, assists King’s healthcare graduates into employment. (Employment is subject to Immigration New Zealand (INZ)
discretion and their policies change from time to time. Employment therefore can not be guaranteed.)
• Castle Recruitments can assist in preparing work permits for Immigration New Zealand and, where appropriate, Permanent Residence.
• Castle Recruitments, by operating as a temporary employment agency, is able to employ you in part time work while you are studying, as well as in full time work as a registered nurse once you have met the Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements. • Employment is usually in aged care facilities.
ACE Students • Castle Recruitments has a very high success rate in securing employment and temporary work permits for King’s Education ACE graduates. (The issuing of temporary work permits depends on
the economic situtation in New Zealand and the level of unemployment. This varies from time to time.)
world recognised
Healthcare Training ‘Real Life’ Training • King’s Healthcare course includes tuition using a purposebuilt, on-site, clinical practice unit which is fitted with the equipment and facilities found in a typical rest home or hospital. • Once you reach the required language level you must gain recognition by the Nursing Coucil of New Zealand. • The final stage is to enter a competency assessment programme (CAP) which has to be run by a registered provider (usually a Polytechnic). This eight week non exam course completes the New Zealand nursing registration training. • Nurses trained in New Zealand are recognized throughout the world.
Ayako Okubo One of King’s first Healthcare graduates Ayako from Japan Healthcare assistant
healthcare pathways to
Nursing in New Zealand Work* as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand or Overseas Gain Work Permit and New Zealand Permanent Residency status (PR) (Assisted by Castle Recruitments) Castle Recruitments
ENR Pathway
ACE Pathway
CAP
Competency Assessment Programme 8 weeks
(Only if Registered Nurse)
Entry IELTS 7.0 or OET B band
ENR King’s English for Nursing Registration (Intensive IELTS and OET training) 26 weeks
Full time work* in aged care facility in New Zealand
Castle Recruitments
Castle Recruitments
Entry IELTS 6.0 (Nurses Only)
Entry IELTS 6.0 Must be a Registered Nurse in home country and have clinical work experience within the last three years
Part time work* in the New Zealand Healthcare Industry
Pre-ENR IELTS 5.0
Can study ACE if non nurse Less than IELTS 5.0
Part time work* in the New Zealand Healthcare Industry
Apply to Immigration New Zealand for fulltime work* permit
Castle Recruitments
Castle Recruitments
Entry IELTS 5.0 (Nurses Only) King’s English Language Training
Entry IELTS 5.0
IELTS 5.5 Aged Care Education (ACE) 12 weeks
* Subject to approval by Immigration New Zealand
King’s unique method of
Assessment & Reporting
...see your improvements week-by-week
• King’s unique method of English assessment and reporting is called King’s English Assessments (KEA). This helps you prepare for the IELTS and OET tests. • Using testing methods similar to IELTS, you will receive an equivalent IELTS type score.
Step 4 English Language Profiles
• At the end of your course you will receive a detailed description of your English level (IELTS equivalent) in the skill areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. • For ENR you must reach an IELTS of 7.0 or B band in OET. • For ACE you must reach an IELTS of 5.5.
Step 3 Monthly Progress Reports
Step 2 Weekly Assessment & Feedback
Step 1 Entrance Assessment
• You will receive a breakdown of your competencies within each skill area, e.g speaking fluency & topic relevance, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammatical range and accuracy. • This will help you to work out which specific skills you need to improve on.
• Every student is assessed in one skill area each week. • Week 1 - speaking • Week 3 - reading
• Week 2 - listening • Week 4 - writing
• Weekly one-on-one feedback from your teacher who will suggest ways to improve your English in areas that need extra attention.
• A full assessment is provided to determine your level in each skill area. • This helps you decide how long you need to study. • Part of this can be carried out before you come to King’s Education.
at King’s you can
Expect the Best ...the very best in education, facilities and student support services Our new, state of the art classrooms and audio-visual rooms offer an exciting way to enjoy your New Zealand study experience, including online teaching. Not only can you expect the best education, but you can be guaranteed once in a lifetime experiences, taking part in unique New Zealand activities. Try sailing a 40-foot yacht, go horse-riding or simply enjoy the great New Zealand outdoors.
and... FREE weekly activities
At King’s we offer you: FREE bilingual speaking counsellors FREE academic course planning advice
for example
FREE assistance with immigration enquiries
• Diamond Harbour Cruise • Marae Visit • Godley Head Walk • Boating on the Avon • Waipara Wine Tour
FREE airport pick-up for homestay students FREE computer and internet access FREE weekly King’s English Assessment (KEA) - IELTS-based
...King’s location Gardens & Parks Art Gallery
Transportation
“Our Nurse Teacher is wonderful and very supportive” Yu Gao (Dominique) from China Healthcare graduate
Public Library
King’s is located in the very heart of Christchurch City with a short walk to... Museum Arts Centre
Shopping Asian Food Court
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Our courses have been approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). We are a signatory to the “Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students” - Ministry of Education.
King’s Education Limited Corner Madras and Cashel Streets Level 3, 249 Madras Street, Christchurch, New Zealand Phone: +64 3 962 7390 Fax: +64 3 962 7447 Email: enrol@kingseducation.co.nz
www.kingshealthcare.co.nz