English Language Courses

English Language Courses

At TII we offer both academic and general English language courses suited to students of all skill levels. These classes are run by experienced and qualified teachers who want to help you develop your knowledge, skills and confidence when using English Language. 

Classes are small in size and learning outcomes came be better tailored to the individuals needs and/or future career goals.  

Placement tests can be arranged, to determine your current level and estimate how long you need to study to reach your goals.  If you are already in Christchurch, you can join us for a free trial class, simply contact us to arrange a suitable time.

TII can also cater for short-term english or english plus activities groups of students and produce tailored itineraries/programmes to meet the clients needs, please contact info@tii.ac.nz for more information. 

Intake: Any Monday (Closed for Christmas/New Years, 15 December 2023 - 12 January 2024)

Duration: An enrolment for two weeks or more.

Free Trial Class

anytime on Monday to Friday

Our Courses

Elementary

Certificate * of English Proficiency for Academic Purposes

In this course, students will be introduced to elementary English. Students enrolled at this level take a combination of courses addressing the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of this course, students will have a basic knowledge of English grammar structures will be able to produce simple English discourse and would be ready to sit the Cambridge KET EXAM. This course will form the basis for further study in either a secondary or tertiary context.

* This is a certificate of completion from Talent International Institute and not a formally recognized qualification.

Level 1

Intermediate

Certificate * of English Proficiency for Academic Purposes

Students will build on the grammatical and vocabulary of the Elementary course. Students enrolled at this level take a combination of courses addressing the four skill areas of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. By the end of this course students will have expanded their passive and active knowledge of grammar and will be able to produce discursive work with a greater level of complication and confidence. They would be ready to sit the Cambridge PET EXAM and we would expect them to achieve an IELTS overall band score of 5.

* This is a certificate of completion from Talent International Institute and not a formally recognized qualification.

Level 2

Upper Intermediate

Certificate * of English Proficiency for Academic Purposes

This course brings in higher academic writing/speaking/reading/listening skills and requires students to increase their active vocabulary in a more formal context. At the end of this course students would be able to sit the Cambridge FCE EXAM and we would expect them to achieve an IELTS overall band score of between 6 and 7.

* This is a certificate of completion from Talent International Institute and not a formally recognized qualification.

Level 2

Advanced

Certificate * of English Proficiency for Academic Purposes

In this course students will build on the grammar and vocabulary of the Intermediate Course. Students enrolled in the Advanced level address the four skills areas of listening in academic contexts, speaking in formal settings, reading academic and daily discursive text and writing in academic contexts. By completing this course students will have the skills necessary for negotiating academic discourse in tertiary settings. They would be ready to sit the Cambridge CAE EXAM and we would expect them to achieve an IELTS overall band score of 7.

* This is a certificate of completion from Talent International Institute and not a formally recognized qualification.

Level 3

Level 4

Certificate * in Academic Critical Discourses

This course is designed for students wishing to gain Band Scores into the 8 Range of IELTS or those who require critical thinking and academic skills for university or higher learning. Please click here to access further information.

* This is a certificate of completion from Talent International Institute and not a formally recognized qualification.

Pre-Paid English Language Tuition (PELT)

Pre-Paid English Language Tuition (PELT) is a special course for migrants who have paid money for their Tuition to Immigration New Zealand at the time of their visa application, before they arrived in NZ. We are a TEC authorised PELT provider and can help you improve your English and help you settle into New Zealand life and work.