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English Teaching College

140 The Square, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Wanganui-Manawat, New Zealand
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English Teaching College offers the following course types:

starting at
£ 176

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£ 241

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£ 285

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£ 330

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£ 246

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£ 285

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£ 330
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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. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 25.

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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Housing

ETC offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Palmerston North

£ 137
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet and free internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 137
ETC has a comprehensive homestay service run by staff dedicated to making sure you are part of a great New Zealand family. We match students and families and provide ongoing support and communication between you, the family and ETC. There are a variety of families available; with young children, teenagers, older couples with grandchildren who visit, some have pets and some don’t. All our families have been selected because they want to welcome you into their home and family and make your stay in New Zealand wonderful.

Our families are Police checked for your security and ETC Homestay Coordinators contact you regularly to ensure you are happy. New Zealand homes are usually stand-alone homes surrounded by lawns and gardens. You will have your own room with a warm comfortable bed and study space. The living areas and kitchen are where New Zealand families socialise together.

Farmstay - Single-person room - Palmerston North

£ 161
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Farm
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet and free internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 161
ETC has a comprehensive homestay service run by staff dedicated to making sure you are part of a great New Zealand family. We match students and families and provide ongoing support and communication between you, the family and ETC. There are a variety of families available; with young children, teenagers, older couples with grandchildren who visit, some have pets and some don’t. All our families have been selected because they want to welcome you into their home and family and make your stay in New Zealand wonderful.

Our families are Police checked for your security and ETC Homestay Coordinators contact you regularly to ensure you are happy. New Zealand homes are usually stand-alone homes surrounded by lawns and gardens. You will have your own room with a warm comfortable bed and study space. The living areas and kitchen are where New Zealand families socialise together.

Three meals a day are provided and we encourage you to talk to your homestay hosts about your food preferences as they are happy to make sure you get the food you like. Washing is done in the home and most homestay families are happy for you to either have your clothes washed with the families or, if you prefer you can wash your own separately.
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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged NZ$ 50 when you register.

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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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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140 The Square, Palmerston North
Palmerston North
Wanganui-Manawat
New Zealand

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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