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Welcome to

NZCB Christchurch NZCB Christchurch is located in the suburb of Bishopdale and is surrounded by restaurants and shops. At NZCB Christchurch you can enjoy studying in a comfortable atmosphere.

Facilities

Class Rooms

Self-Study Center

Computer rooms with free internet and WIFI

Library

Student kitchen and Lounge

Christchurch is New Zealand’s second largest city with a population of about 350,000. Christchurch lies between the spectacular Southern Alps and the beautiful Pacific Ocean and is the gateway to the South Island. In and around Christchurch You can Enjoy

Skiing Parks and gardens Golf Whale watching World class wineries Mountain Biking

Christchurch Facts

NZCB Christchurch is the official exam centre of International ESOL, with monthly exam available. You can register two weeks before the exam date.

Welcome to

NZCB Auckland NZCB Auckland is located at the Unitec campus. At NZCB Auckland you can enjoy one of the most beautiful campuses in New Zealand, and the usage of Unitec’s facilities, situated amongst 55 hectares of Park-life grounds.

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city with a population of over 1 million. Built between 2 harbours, Auckland is a city known for cultural diversity, exciting nightlife and beautiful scenery. In and around Auckland You can Enjoy

Dining Shopping Fishing Sailing Cultural Activities Nightlife

Auckland Facts

Facilities

Class Rooms

Self-Study Center

Computer rooms with free internet and WIFI

Library

Student kitchen and Lounge

NZCB Auckland is the official exam centre of International ESOL, with monthly exam available. You can register two weeks before the exam date.

About NZCB (New Zealand College of Business)

NZCB is approved by both the New Zealand Ministry and the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA).

Partner of University of Canterbury, Lincoln University, Unitec Auckland and CPIT. Three campuses in Auckland, Christchurch and Lincoln Programmes include Business Administration (Level 4 to Level 7), NZDipBus and IESOL

(Level 1– Level 3) Programmes with pathways from foundation to degree, Master and PHD IESOL Exam Centre An environment for students to practice English everyday

Student Support Services

Orientation programme Settlement services including

New bank Account, IRD Number, Bus Card, Public library Card IESOL exam registration Free wireless internet Student Visa extensions Arrangement for further studies Cultural, social and other needs 24 hour emergencies Homestay issues and personal issues. International student insurance Bilingual advisors Job search services

Enjoy Learning English

Courses International ESOL About these qualifications

The International ESOL (IESOL) courses will help you develop your skills and abilities to communicate in English and enable you to work or study in English-speaking countries and/or environments. After studying the IESOL courses, you may register for City & Guilds IESOL exam or Cambridge IELTS exam test to achieve related certificates.

The City & Guilds International ESOL (IESOL) qualifications are for anyone who is a non-native speaker of English and would like to demonstrate their ability in communicating in English. Many English-speaking universities accept this qualification as evidence of language proficiency for entry on to their courses (Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree and PHD). Available levels: International ESOL (IESOL) qualifications are available at six levels and is benchmarked to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The course will cover:

• Reading English texts • Writing in English • Listening to and understanding English.

Preliminary - A1 (Entry Level 1)You can: • Use everyday expressions and very basic

phrases for practical needs • Ask and answer questions about personal

details • Understand short texts on familiar topics

and obtain information from signs and symbols

Write simple phrases and sentences in documents, ie forms.

Communicator - B2 (Level 1)You can: • Understand main ideas of complex communi-

cation • Interact with a degree of fluency and sponta-

neity without strain for either party • Engage in discussion in familiar and unfamil-

iar situations • Communicate in detail, appropriate to pur-

pose and audience.

Access - A2 (Entry Level 2)You can: • Understand sentences and frequently-

used expressions • Communicate in tasks requiring an ex-

change of information • Obtain information from short documents,

familiar sources, signs and symbols Write to communicate with some aware-

ness of the intended audience.

Expert - C1 (Level 2)You can: • Understand demanding texts and recognise

implicit meaning • Use language fluently and spontaneously • Engage in discussion making clear and effec-

tive contributions • Produce well-structured, detailed text on

complex subjects • Communicate ideas and opinions effectively.

Achiever - B1 (Entry Level 3)You can: • Understand main points of clear standard

communication • Convey information, feelings and opinions

on familiar topics • Engage in discussion to reach a shared

understanding • Produce a simple connected text • Describe experiences, events, hopes &

ambitions.

Mastery - C2 (Level 3)You can: • Understand with ease virtually everything

heard or read • Summarise information, reconstruct argu-

ments and accounts coherently • Express self spontaneously, very fluently and

precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

Recognitions Recognitions refer to the acceptance of International English Qualifications as true and valid measures of language performance for a particular academic or employment purpose. NZCB offers the International ESOL (City & Guilds) which is recognised, among others, by: Professional Associations, for example:

(UCAS - a UK organisation coordinating the academic progression of foreign students at UK institutions of higher education)

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Governments, examples from Europe: Poland (as a required qualification for civil servants and teachers of English at primary and

secondary school) Czech Republic (as a required qualification for civil servants and government officials) Italy (as a qualification entitling learners for crediti formativi) Slovakia (as a substitute for school-leaving examinations in English)

NZQA IESOL is recognised by NZQA as English proficiency outcomes for international students to enrol in all programmes ranging from certificates, diplomas, bachelor and degrees, masters’ degrees to doctoral degrees provided by any polytechnic or Private Tertiary Establishment (PTE) in New Zealand. Universities By many high-profile institutions of higher education in the UK and NZ, across Europe and other continents (For example, University of Malta, London University, university of Canterbury) Employers Many companies use City & Guilds International ESOL as a required qualification for funding corporate language training courses, across Europe, Asia and Africa

City & Guilds IESOL Sample certificate

Programme Level

English Proficiency

IELTS test TOEFL Paper-based test (pBT)

TOEFL Internet- based test (iBT)

City &

Certificate at Level 3

General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5

Score of 500 (with an essay

score of 4TWE)

Score of 35 (with a writing score of 20)

B1 Achiever with a score of 43

Certificate at Level 4

General or Academic score

of 5.5 with no band score lower

than 5

Score of 530 (with an essay

score of 4.5 TWE)

Score of 46 (with a writing score of 20)

B2 Communicator with a score of 42

Certificate or Diploma at

Level 5

Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5

Score of 550 (with an essay

score of 5 TWE)

Score of 46 (with a writing score of 20)

B2 Communicator with a score of 42

Certificate or Diploma

at level 6 or 7

Degree at Level 7

Graduate

Certificate or Diploma at Level 7

Academic score of 6 with no band

score lower than 5.5

Score of 550 (with an

essay score of 5 TWE)

Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20)

B2 Communicator with a score of 66

Post-graduate Diploma or Post-

graduate Certificate at Level 8

Bachelor

Honours Degree at Level 8

Master’s Degree

at Level 9

Doctoral Degree at Level 10

Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6

Score of 590 (with an essay

score 5.5 TWE)

Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)

C1 Expert with a score of 42

Academic pathway NZQA has specified the language requirements for tertiary studies for international students whose first language is not English. The following table of some of the specific English proficiency outcomes is for your reference.

Application Procedures

An enrolment package will be made available to students through agents or at the College upon request.

An enrolment form must be completed and submitted to the College or it’s agent. The enrolment form will be assessed and upon acceptance, an Offer of Admission will be offered to

the applicant. Students need to contact the nearest New Zealand Immigration Service Office for information on

applying for a visa to study in New Zealand. The applicant must pay the stated fees into the College’s Public Trust account by means of either

cash, telegraphic transfer, direct debit, bank cheque or credit card. When the fees are received, a receipt and an Offer of Place will be issued to the applicant. Upon arrival at the College, students need to bring their passport and updated visa. If you have any queries about your applications, please contact us on +64-3-3796668 or email to info@nzcb.ac.nz NZCB look forward to meeting you in person and welcoming you to study at NZCB.

Tuition Fee

Accommodation Costs (NZD)

Christchurch Auckland

Homestay weekly fee $232 Homestay weekly fee $270

Residence weekly fee $160 Residence weekly fee - shared apartment $230

Residence weekly fee - private apartment $350

Airport Pick-up Fee $50 Airport pick-up fee $90

Living Expenses

Christchurch (NZD) Auckland (NZD)

Lunch $10 / Day $10 / Day

Bus ride $4 / Day $5 / Day

Private flat (Usually Unfurnished) Starting $250 / Weeks Starting $350 / Weeks

Flatting - Sharing a private flat (Usually Unfurnished)

$140 / week $180 / Weeks

Social / recreational activities $45 / Day $45 / Day

Course Duration Full-time Part-time

IESOL A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2

One Week $350 -

IESOL Level 1 - Level 3

One module 8 Weeks

$2800 $1830 morning only $980 afternoon only

IESOL Level 1 - Level 3

16 Weeks $5600 $3660 morning only $1960 afternoon only

IESOL Level 1 - Level 3

24 Weeks $8400 -

IESOL Level 1 - Level 3

1 Year $14000 -

IESOL Exam Fee Single $120 (NZCB Student) $200 (Non - NZCB Student)

$120 (NZCB Student) $200 (Non - NZCB Student)

Enrolment Fee One off $200 $200

Code of Practice

The New Zealand College of Business (NZCB) has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Ministry of Education. Copies of the Code are available from www.nzqa.govt.nz

Immigration

Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz

If a student is found not to hold a valid student visa/permit, or if they have terminated their study before course completion, the College is obliged to advice New Zealand Immigration Service (NZIS) immediately.

Eligibility for Health Services

Most International students are not entitled to publicly founded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full

costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly – funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health and can be viewed on their website at www.moh.govt.nz

Accident Insurance

The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz

Medical and Travel Insurance

International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.

N.B. Students must provide evidence of appropriate and current medical and travel insurance. This insurance must cover the full length of time spent in New Zealand.

The school will keep a record of the Insurance Policy number, start and end dates, and the type of cover provided.

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE PASTORAL CARE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

New Zealand College of Business classes are very helpful . I Definitely recommend my friend to study IESOL at NZCB …… Xi Li (China) I Have learnt so much more

than just English . I have learnt about NZ and other cultures. …… Hyojun Jeong (Korea)

NZCB Christchurch 15a Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Po Box 6064, Christchurch Ph:+64-3-3796668 Fax: +64-3-3796672 E-mail: info@nzcb.ac.nz

NZCB Auckland Unitec Mt Albert Campus 139 Carrington Rd, Mt Albert Po Box 77091, Auckland Ph:+64-9-8496668 E-mail: infoakl@nzcb.ac.nz

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