English is important for anyone wanting to live, work or study in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Want to learn English?

MIT has full-time and part-time English programmes for all levels, plus short courses for preparation to employment or study. Our English courses will help you develop your speaking, listening and writing skills. You will become confident using English in everyday situations, at work or for studying, and you will be taught by friendly, supportive teachers and learn alongside people from different backgrounds and countries.

Study options in English

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Preparation for employment and everyday life

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  • English Language Skills for Employment
    • Six months to one year
    • MIT Ōtara
    • Throughout the year
  • English Language Skills for Migrants and Refugees
    • Six months to one year
    • MIT Ōtara, Other
    • Throughout the year
  • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2)
    • Less than six months
    • MIT Ōtara
    • February, May, July, October
  • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)
    • Less than six months
    • MIT Ōtara
    • February, May, July, October
  • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)
    • Less than six months
    • MIT Ōtara
    • February, May, July, October
  • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)
    • Less than six months
    • MIT Ōtara
    • February, May, July, October
  • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) delivered by Unitec – more details on their website
    • Less than six months
    • Unitec
    • February, July, September

Preparation for employment and everyday life

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