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Results focussed language programmes Fern School of English is part of the New Zealand Management Academies Group (NZMA). NZMA is a 100 per cent New Zealand owned private education provider. Students from around the world have been studying with NZMA for over 20 years. Fern offers modern, practical language programmes designed to help you progress to further study, work or travel. Fern graduates have continued on to all sorts of exciting study, adventures and careers. Whether you want to continue your studies with NZMA at a diploma or certificate level, move on to study at secondary school, university or polytechnic or just experience New Zealand while you work or travel - Fern will allow you to make the most of every opportunity. Visit www.fernenglish.ac.nz to read about some of our student success stories. All Fern programmes are approved and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), ensuring that the highest quality programmes are delivered. Fern is also a member of Education New Zealand, Study Auckland, and the WYSE Travel Confederation.
Our teacher is very experienced and we are learning a lot of new things. She is very helpful and is always happy to give me extra work when I want to do more study in my free time. I am working hard and I can see how much my English is improving. I love it here. – Sena Nur Arslan (Turkey): IELTS
I am really enjoying the course. The classes are small so you get lots of one-on-one time with your tutor and the environment is friendly. It’s very easy to make friends here. At the moment we are studying bartending in our EFH class, which is especially useful for me since I am working part-time as a bartender. I get to practice everything I am learning in class when I get to work each night. – Eleonore Watrin (Tahiti): EFH
Why choose Fern? Once you are at Fern the choices are endless • Small class sizes – lots of one-on-one training • English Only Policy – encourages students from around the world to socialise together using a common language • Results focused, practical English Language Programmes – designed to help you progress to further study, work or travel • Experienced tutors – our creative, outgoing tutors are qualified and experienced in teaching English. They are approachable and dedicated to helping our students achieve the best results • Free tutor supervised self-study and conversation club – students can practice conversation or join a self study class supervised by a tutor • Multi- lingual Student Support Advisors – providing support and guidance to all students • Mix with English language students and those studying at NZMA’s School of Business and Hospitality Management • Educational partnerships – Fern has established study pathways so students can guarantee their educational progress • Comfortable and fun environment with modern facilities including; library for quiet study, computer room with free internet access, student lounge with pool table, TV, Playstation and the onsite cafe with drinks and meals at low prices • Students can book travel directly through Fern School of English’s travel reservation service
Study at Fern
Go back to your home country with great English
Continue your study with NZMA
Travel and enjoy New Zealand
Get a job and internship* *Visa conditions apply
Study a Diploma in Hospitality
Study a Diploma in Business
Programmes available Intensive General English
Certificate in English for Hospitality Level 3
Learn to communicate effectively in English in a wide range of everyday and academic situations, both in New Zealand and internationally. This programme allows you to improve your English language skills so you can make the most of every opportunity, whether it is study, work or travel!
With a unique focus on English used in Hospitality, this programme provides skills to help you get a job in New Zealand. You will gain English language skills needed to work in hotels, bars, cafés or restaurants around the world. You will also learn practical skills in preparing cocktails, café style coffee and pouring wine. English for Hospitality is ideally suited to working holidaymakers and anyone seeking a career in the hospitality industry.
Minimum Entry Requirement: IELTS 3.5 or equivalent
English for IELTS The English for IELTS (International English Language Testing System) programme gives you the skills to succeed in the world’s most widely recognised test. This programme is ideal if you want to further your studies at University level or if you want to meet the level necessary to gain a visa to work or live in New Zealand. Minimum Entry Requirement: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
Certificate in TESOL or TESOL plus TKT The Certificate in TESOL programme will help you realise your dream of becoming an English teacher in just four weeks.* This NZQA approved and accredited course will enable you to teach English to non-native speakers of English in classrooms all around the world. This programme will give you the basic skills and knowledge to teach young learners, teenagers and adults. This theoretical and practical programme will expose you to the latest teaching theories and techniques. The training will include topics on Language Awareness, Classroom Management, Curriculum Design, Methodology, Error Analysis and Assessments. In a further week you can prepare for your TKT exam.
Minimum Entry Requirement: IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
Certificate in Business English Level 3 The Business English programme is ideal for those who wish to develop specific English language skills for use within a wide range of business environments. This programme is suited to business men and women, and students wishing to pursue a business career. It is also perfect for non-English qualified business people who need to quickly adapt to an English speaking environment. Minimum Entry Requirement: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
City & Guilds International Award in Barista Skills
Note: Course only available to non-native speakers of English
This fantastic one week programme teaches you all you need to know about coffee, tea and smoothies. Take these practical skills and knowledge and use them in cafes, restaurants and hotels all over the world!
*Enrol for a fifth week for TKT preparation and be ready to sit Cambridge’s Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
Minimum Entry Requirement: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
Minimum Entry Requirement: IELTS 5.0-6.0 or equivalent
How to apply Applying to study at Fern School of English is a very simple process: Step One Complete the International Student Enrolment Form on www.fernenglish.ac.nz and collect the supporting documentation
Step Two Email the International enrolment from and documentation to info@fernenglish.ac.nz
Step Three Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer of place and invoice
Step Four Pay the invoice directly to Fern School of English
Step Five You will receive an offical offer of place and receipt
Don’t worry. There is no long placement test. Before you begin your studies we may ask you to take a simple grading exercise to help us know what English level you currently hold. We can then ensure you are placed in the class level that best matches your ability.
I really enjoyed my time in the Upper Intermediate class. I was very impressed with my teacher. Her teaching methods were very clear and also a lot of fun. I was able to improve my grammar in a short period of time and I received enough additional support (such as grammar material) to continue improving my grammar at home. I was also very impressed with the facilities at Fern and enjoyed the daily lunches in the NZMA cafe. – Marco Braida (Italy): General English
Life in New Zealand
NORTH ISLAND
AUCKLAND
New Zealand is made up of two main islands (North and South) and is home to 4.3 million people who live together in a diverse multi-cultural society. Auckland, where Fern is located, is on the North Island of New Zealand and is the largest urban area in the country. In 2009, Auckland was voted one of the top five cities in the world for offering the best quality of living. There are many exciting things to do in New Zealand and Auckland is a great place to start your exploring. With a mild climate, it is close to unpolluted beaches, rivers and forests and the “winterless” far north. Outside of Auckland, the geothermal wonders of Rotorua are three hours away and the lake, hot pools and ski-fields around Taupo are only four hours from Auckland. More information about living and studying in New Zealand can be found at www.fernenglish.ac.nz
Location Fern School of English is located at 80 Anzac Avenue in the heart of Auckland City. Fern is an easy 10 minute walk from the Westfield Downtown Shopping Centre, Queen Street and Britomart (central bus and train station). Auckland University is only a 5 minute walk from Fern. There is a supermarket and many local shops, cafes and bars nearby.
“Auckland was voted one of the top five cities in the world for offering the best quality of living.” (2009, www.mercer.com)
SOUTH ISLAND
Want to work?
Work while you study with our free employment service Redfish Redfish will support you with: • Creating a CV and searching for a job in New Zealand • Understanding job descriptions and job requirements • Applying for suitable employment • Interview preparation • Understanding employment contracts and job expectations • This service is free to Fern School of English students studying full-time for 12 weeks or more. Visa conditions apply.
CALL +64 9 309 7802 EMAIL info@redfish.co.nz VISIT www.redfish.co.nz
I’ve really loved the course. All the teachers here are really kind and friendly and I’ve made friends from all over the world. I have classmates from Russia, Korea, Turkey, Vietnam and Taiwan. I will be very sad to say goodbye to them all. Another good thing about Fern is that every Friday the school has an activity so I’ve been able to have a really good look around Auckland. Our class has been to Mission Bay, looked at volcanoes and done lots of other sightseeing activities. It’s been great! – Arisa Kinjo (Japan): General English
I really like this school. On the first day my English was terrible and I found the first week pretty difficult! But it is a very friendly environment and the tutors are very good. They have helped me a lot and I have improved a great deal. It is much more relaxed in the classroom than it is back in Russia so I am really enjoying that. – Aliya Khabirova (Russia): IELTS
Code: New Zealand Management Academies has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available to download from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz/educationsectors/internationaleducation/
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Fern School of English Auckland Central Academy PO Box 6172 Wellesley Street 80 Anzac Avenue Auckland 1010 New Zealand
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To find out in-depth information about our school location, course information, entry requirements, costs and how to enrol to study at Fern School of English, please: CALL +64 9 377 8017 EMAIL info@fernenglish.ac.nz VISIT www.fernenglish.ac.nz