Mount Maunganui Language Centre

General English General English Full Time: 9.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 2.00pm Friday General English Part Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm Monday to Friday On the first morning we interview you and give you a short written test, but don't panic - the test is not difficult, it is just to tell us your English level. After the test we put you into a suitable class. The teacher will check you during the morning class, to make sure that the level is OK for you. If you need to go up or down a level, your teacher will tell you. Daily Timetable

ㆍ9:00 - Warm up

ㆍ9:10 - Grammar/Vocabulary Development

ㆍ9:50 - Conversation/Pronunciation

ㆍ10:40 - Morning Tea/Social Conversation

ㆍ11:00 - Listening/Speaking

ㆍ12:00 - Lunch

ㆍ13:00 - Conversation skills/fluency activities, out of class study, exam preparation, activity programme

ㆍ13:55 - Break - this time may be changed to suit teachers lesson

ㆍ14:05 - As above, 1.00pm continued

ㆍ15:00 - Class finish The Classroom & Lesson Content Our teachers are professionals, they have a lot of teaching experience and they work hard to make lessons interesting and useful for you. Our lessons are based on communication, and cover all areas of English - Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Grammar, and Pronunciation.

Academic Preparation For High School, Polytechnic and University We work closely with local schools to prepare students to settle easily into the New Zealand classroom situation and adapt to a method of study that may be new to them. We have found that our students achieve good results because they have gained confidence in a more sheltered environment. We aim to fully prepare students for study at tertiary level in New Zealand, with a score of Band 6 in the IELTS Test. We recommend a minimum of 12 weeks study. However, the length of study depends on students' entry level and we have found that most students need at least 24 weeks to prepare themselves adequately. Students will study the structure and functions of English language, in preparation for the Listening, Reading, Academic Writing and Speaking tests. Tests will be given at regular intervals so that students can measure their progress on the IELTS scale. New Zealand orientation will also be included in the course. Graduates of Mount Maunganui Language Centre have gone on to successfully study at Auckland University, AUT, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Waikato University, Otago University, Crown Institute of Studies, Servilles Hairdressing Academy, Whitecliffe College of Art and Design. We work closely with students, agents, parents and the high school to ensure that the best study options are chosen for the student. Our preferred partner school is Mount Maunganui College, an excellent local high school. Visit their website at www.mmc.school.nz. We can also arrange placements at any high school in New Zealand on request.

Exam Preparation

ㆍCambridge First Certificate Examination (FCE)

ㆍIELTS General Training

ㆍIELTS Academic

ㆍTOEIC We offer high-level, intensive courses for students who want to take an examination. These courses offer a highly-structured programme of study, resulting in excellent exam results, which can be used to gain entry into University and other higher learning institutions. Students who take the 12 week FCE course have consistently achieved scores within the top 10% of all candidates in New Zealand. The Cambridge FCE course runs for 12 weeks, twice a year starting in March and September. For current start dates please see our fee information sheet. The FCE course is an intensive programme, involving study of exam material in both morning and afternoon classes. This course can also be taken by students who want to take the IELTS Academic examination, as it is an equivalent level Students who wish to enter the exam classes must first sit a pre- test to determine their level. If their level is not up to standard students are able to take a course in General English. The length of this course depends on each student’s level, but we recommend a minimum of 12 weeks of study at this level, before entering an exam class. For students who cannot partake in the above course, we offer our Exam Preparation Plus course. This course can be taken any time during the year, and combines a full time General English course with one-on-one tuition. Students can start this course on any Monday and there is no minimum number of weeks. We have links with a number of high schools, universities and polytechnics, and offer a free placement service for students. Graduates of Mount Maunganui Language Centre have gone to successfully complete study at Auckland University, AUT, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Crown Institute of Studies and Mount Maunganui College.

Working Holiday Program This course is designed for students who come to New Zealand on a working holiday visa. This course includes 4 weeks Full-Time General English tuition, as well as the following: Four one-hour “Working in New Zealand” information sessions. These sessions include information on tax, minimum wages, where to look for a job and tips for job interviews as well as other topics. These sessions are one on one to ensure you get maximum contact time with the teacher. FREE resume preparation. We will create a professional-standard resume in English for you to show prospective employers. Local knowledge. Often jobs that come up are not advertised publicly, but passed on by word-of-mouth. Our staff have an extensive knowledge of the local area and can pass on these valuable job-finding tips to Working Holiday students. Job search assistance. We help students find the best resources for looking for work, including local publications, job search agencies, as well as employment websites. To gain the most from this course you must first have an Intermediate level of English. Having this level of English will increase your chances of finding work, and will also enable you to work safely and competently. If you are unsure of your level we are happy to give a test to determine your level.