| When you have identified that you need to attend an | | | | avoid people and not have the benefit of hearing |
| English as a second language school to improve your | | | | words around you all the time, talking around and to |
| fluency and comprehension, and get them both to a | | | | you as you catch a bus, go to a movie or meet for a |
| standard where you can pass exams, get into | | | | cup of tea or coffee with your friends. |
| university or use it within a job, the next step is to | | | | Sometimes it's a good idea to attend a school that is in |
| decide where to attend. This can feel like a big | | | | the same city as the university you plan to attend. The |
| decision, particularly if you decide to study in another | | | | New Zealand regulations for running an English as a |
| country. Many students come to New Zealand every | | | | second language school ensure that you'll be able to |
| year, as they feel it has the right mix of being a good | | | | receive an education that prepares you for the |
| distance from their home, it's not too expensive to live | | | | entrance exams if that is what you need. Of course |
| there, the lifestyle is attractive, and of course, most | | | | you will also need to put the work in, but if you adopt a |
| importantly the quality of education is very high. | | | | little of the kiwi lifestyle, you'll be able to enjoy some |
| All students have slightly different needs and will | | | | time exploring the city and then venturing out a little |
| choose a place to study dependent on a range of | | | | further to enjoy farm and beach visits, and find out |
| factors from the extra support they may get in finding | | | | more about this beautiful country. |
| a homestay or apartment to live, the types of courses | | | | English as a second language schools in New Zealand |
| that are on offer, and where the place is situated. | | | | know that it is important they look after their students, |
| Most students prefer to attend a school in the city, as | | | | and will offer you help in settling in and helping you feel |
| these are still smaller and quieter than the city they | | | | at home. Their teachers are experienced and qualified |
| may have come from, and there is still enough | | | | to teach you, and they should have all the resources |
| happening such as shopping, places to eat and public | | | | you need to become a fluent and capable |
| transport that help them feel more at home. If you | | | | communicator. |
| learn in a place that is too quiet, it can be easy to | | | | |