English
We can help you get better at speaking and writing in English. The skills you learn will help you in your studies, work and everyday life.
Do you need to learn or improve your English?
English is important for anyone wanting to live, work or study in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our courses will help you to develop your speaking, listening and writing skills so you can become confident using English in everyday situations.
We have small class sizes, you will learn alongside people from diverse backgrounds and different countries, and you will be taught by friendly supportive teachers.
Chinese translation
我们提供一系列英语课程，满足您在新西兰生活、工作或是学习所需的英语技能需求。
我们设置了各种水平的课程，您还可以选择兼职或全职学习。
马上拨打09 976 0676 联系 Lili（中英文）了解详情，或是发送电子邮件至 english@manukau.ac.nz.
Programmes
“My name is Kai Young. I came from China and I studied English at MIT.
My plan for the future is to continue to study English to improve and to get better. I want to be an electrician.
MIT is a great place. There are lots of good teachers and friendly classmates, which have helped me a lot. I am so happy that I chose to study at MIT. I feel supported in many ways, from the teachers, big classrooms, modern computer rooms, and MIT’s own library.
In class, we do a lot of practice and a lot of comprehension. There is also Canvas a student online portal, Canvas was very useful.
As a new student what you can expect is that you will be happy with the choice to study English at MIT, you will improve your English.
MIT will never leave you disappointed."
Kai Yang
MIT graduate
“My name is Ahmed Abu Saleeq. I come from Palestine.
For the future I am planning to finish my English course and then I am looking forward to joining university to be a doctor.
I liked studying at MIT because there are a lot of resources. The teachers are cheerful, friendly, outgoing, and they are helpful. If I needed any help, they helped me.
In the class we had a variety of activities, but we focused on the writing, reading, and speaking. We studied about many countries, and about different cultures. It is a big world of information; it is not just English.
When students come to study English at MIT, they will discover that MIT is a different world. It is not like any other place for studying. You will find people from different countries, students are very friendly, and you can enjoy and relax with them.
MIT has professional teachers, especially in English courses."
Ahmed Abu Saleeq
MIT graduate
“My name is Humera Noor. I came to New Zealand from Pakistan about eight years ago. I wanted to improve my English, so I joined MIT.
I want to be a dress designer. I like designing, fabrics, and painting.
I like studying at MIT because there's friendly teachers here, big classes and modern ways. Everything is very good and that is why I like MIT.
There are lots of activities we do in class, there are our conversations, peer works, reading and writing. A new student will enjoy it here."
Humera Noor
MIT graduate
Ready to put your plans in place?
*All Level 1 and 2 programmes excluding First Aid certificate courses will be free in 2025 for New Zealand citizens, residents entitled to reside in New Zealand indefinitely, and refugees and protected persons (under the Immigration Act 2009), of all ages, that are eligible for tertiary study. Free study for Level 3 may be available for 16 to 24 year olds (Youth Guarantee). Free study for up to one year for Levels 3 and 4 may be available under Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT), a Government-led training initiative to encourage young Māori and Pasifika people to gain trade qualifications. Free study for the final year of your Level 3 or above qualification may be available under the Government’s fees-free study scheme. Visit feesfree.govt.nz for eligibility criteria and more information. Students must meet New Zealand residency criteria. All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact StudyLink for more information.
~The specified programmes will be free in 2024 for New Zealand citizens, residents entitled to reside in New Zealand indefinitely, and refugees and protected persons (under the Immigration Act 2009), of all ages, that are eligible for tertiary study. Proof of residency status required. This offer is subject to availability within MIT’s maximum permitted class sizes. Entry criteria apply, and some costs may also apply.