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Waikato Institute of Education
Hamilton, New Zealand

Level 5/218 Anglesea Street - 3204 Hamilton - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.

Location: Waikato Institute of Education is located in Hamilton, in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. The school is right in the centre of the city, surrounded by cinemas, shopping malls, food courts, restaurants, bars, cafés and all that a student may need to have a comfortable and enjoyable time whilst in Hamilton. The Hamilton Transport Centre and City Library are just a few moments away, with peaceful river paths, scenic gardens and lake circuits also all within walking distance.

Course selection: The school has a vast number of courses available and takes into consideration the sports, activities and professions that are popular locally. General English programmes are available over a variety of schedules and intensities, with optional combination programmes including activities such as Rugby, Horse Riding, Dance, Golf and Surfing. Courses for Professionals in Business, Aviation, Nursing, for Doctors, Au Pairs, Electronic Engineers and Early Childhood Educators, are just some of the professions supported throughout the year. Exam Preparation Programmes for several exams take place throughout the year (IELTS, FCE, CAE, OET), as well as a speciality course for NZCLE (New Zealand Certificate in Language Education)

School facilities: The Waikato Institute is well-equipped for students to study in a motivated and comfortable environment. All classrooms have air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 25
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 880 836 1,320 1,254 1,760 1,672 2,200 2,090 2,640 2,508 3,520 3,344 4,400 4,180 5,280 5,016 10,560 10,032 10,000 9,500
Price in US$ 485 727 969 1,211 1,453 1,938 2,422 2,906 5,812 5,504
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
1 week for free: 1 week for free on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 16 weeks - One Extra Week FREE for every 16 weeks of study. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 700 665 1,050 998 1,400 1,330 1,750 1,663 2,100 1,995 2,450 2,328 2,800 2,660 3,150 2,993 3,500 3,325 4,200 3,990
Price in US$ 386 578 771 964 1,156 1,349 1,542 1,734 1,927 2,312
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 17 34 54
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 7,200 6,840 13,680 12,996 19,440 18,468
Price in US$ 3,963 7,530 10,700
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount , for enrolments of a minimum of 17 weeks - Enrol in the online version of this course 4 weeks before the intake date and receive a 20% discount! .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
for enrolments of a minimum of 17 weeks - Get 2 extra weeks of FREE General English when you book this course . Only valid for bookings at this website before Jun 30, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

NZCEL Certificate Registration Fee: NZD 120

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
17, 34, 54 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 500 475 750 713 1,000 950 1,250 1,188 1,500 1,425 1,750 1,663 2,000 1,900 2,250 2,138 2,500 2,375 3,000 2,850
Price in US$ 276 413 551 688 826 964 1,101 1,239 1,376 1,652
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 10
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 750 713
Price in US$ 413
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 19:30
Possible course durations
10 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
Junior
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 25
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 900 855 1,350 1,283 1,800 1,710 2,250 2,138 2,700 2,565 3,600 3,420 4,500 4,275 5,400 5,130 10,800 10,260 10,250 9,738
Price in US$ 496 743 991 1,239 1,486 1,982 2,477 2,972 5,944 5,642
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Age range:
14 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
Private
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 24
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 2,400 2,280 3,600 3,420 4,800 4,560 6,000 5,700 7,200 6,840 8,400 7,980 9,600 9,120 12,000 11,400 14,400 13,680 28,800 27,360
Price in US$ 1,321 1,982 2,642 3,303 3,963 4,624 5,284 6,605 7,926 15,851
Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 1,200 1,140 2,400 2,280 3,600 3,420 4,800 4,560 6,000 5,700 7,200 6,840 8,400 7,980 9,600 9,120 10,800 10,260 12,000 11,400 14,400 13,680
Price in US$ 661 1,321 1,982 2,642 3,303 3,963 4,624 5,284 5,944 6,605 7,926
Starting dates
Every Monday

One-to-One course is 10 hours minimum enrollment. Each class is suggested to be 2 hours. Students can decide the number of classes they would like to do in a week and class time can be flexible basing on students' and tutor's available time.

Use these specialized, one-to-one classes to prepare for English Exam Certification or to improve English skills specific to your workplace requirements (Business, Nursing and Health Care, Law, Aviation, etc...)

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 2,000 1,900 3,000 2,850 4,000 3,800 5,000 4,750 6,000 5,700 70,000 66,500 8,000 7,600 9,000 8,550 10,000 9,500 12,000 11,400
Price in US$ 1,101 1,652 2,202 2,752 3,303 38,526 4,403 4,954 5,504 6,605
Starting dates
Every Day

One-to-One course is 10 hours minimum enrollment. Each class is suggested to be 2 hours. Students can decide the number of classes they would like to do in a week and class time can be flexible basing on students' and tutor's available time.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
Business
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 25
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 900 855 1,350 1,283 1,800 1,710 2,250 2,138 2,700 2,565 3,600 3,420 4,500 4,275 5,400 5,130 10,800 10,260 10,250 9,738
Price in US$ 496 743 991 1,239 1,486 1,982 2,477 2,972 5,944 5,642
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 25
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 900 855 1,350 1,283 1,800 1,710 2,250 2,138 2,700 2,565 3,600 3,420 4,500 4,275 5,400 5,130 10,800 10,260 10,250 9,738
Price in US$ 496 743 991 1,239 1,486 1,982 2,477 2,972 5,944 5,642
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 25
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 900 855 1,350 1,283 1,800 1,710 2,250 2,138 2,700 2,565 3,600 3,420 4,500 4,275 5,400 5,130 10,800 10,260 10,250 9,738
Price in US$ 496 743 991 1,239 1,486 1,982 2,477 2,972 5,944 5,642
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 25
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 880 836 1,320 1,254 1,760 1,672 2,200 2,090 2,640 2,508 3,520 3,344 4,400 4,180 5,280 5,016 10,560 10,032 10,000 9,500
Price in US$ 485 727 969 1,211 1,453 1,938 2,422 2,906 5,812 5,504
Starting dates
Every Monday
Waikato Institute of Education is an examination centre for TOEIC.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 500 475 750 713 1,000 950 1,250 1,188 1,500 1,425 1,750 1,663 2,000 1,900 2,250 2,138 2,500 2,375 3,000 2,850
Price in US$ 276 413 551 688 826 964 1,101 1,239 1,376 1,652
Starting dates
Every Monday
Waikato Institute of Education is an examination centre for TOEIC.

Part-time course material fee: NZD 120.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 25
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 880 836 1,320 1,254 1,760 1,672 2,200 2,090 2,640 2,508 3,520 3,344 4,400 4,180 5,280 5,016 10,560 10,032 10,000 9,500
Price in US$ 485 727 969 1,211 1,453 1,938 2,422 2,906 5,812 5,504
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 500 475 750 713 1,000 950 1,250 1,188 1,500 1,425 1,750 1,663 2,000 1,900 2,250 2,138 2,500 2,375 3,000 2,850
Price in US$ 276 413 551 688 826 964 1,101 1,239 1,376 1,652
Starting dates
Every Monday

Part-time course material fee: NZD 120.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 25
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 880 836 1,320 1,254 1,760 1,672 2,200 2,090 2,640 2,508 3,520 3,344 4,400 4,180 5,280 5,016 10,560 10,032 10,000 9,500
Price in US$ 485 727 969 1,211 1,453 1,938 2,422 2,906 5,812 5,504
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 500 475 750 713 1,000 950 1,250 1,188 1,500 1,425 1,750 1,663 2,000 1,900 2,250 2,138 2,500 2,375 3,000 2,850
Price in US$ 276 413 551 688 826 964 1,101 1,239 1,376 1,652
Starting dates
Every Monday

Part-time course material fee: NZD 120.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 25
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 880 836 1,320 1,254 1,760 1,672 2,200 2,090 2,640 2,508 3,520 3,344 4,400 4,180 5,280 5,016 10,560 10,032 10,000 9,500
Price in US$ 485 727 969 1,211 1,453 1,938 2,422 2,906 5,812 5,504
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
1 week for free: 1 week for free on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 16 weeks - One Extra Week FREE for every 16 weeks of study. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

The course curriculum includes monthly IELTS pre-tests.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 500 475 750 713 1,000 950 1,250 1,188 1,500 1,425 1,750 1,663 2,000 1,900 2,250 2,138 2,500 2,375 3,000 2,850
Price in US$ 276 413 551 688 826 964 1,101 1,239 1,376 1,652
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course runs twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If the course does not meet the minimum number of students then the course may be cancelled.

Part-time course material fee: NZD 120.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 25
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 880 836 1,320 1,254 1,760 1,672 2,200 2,090 2,640 2,508 3,520 3,344 4,400 4,180 5,280 5,016 10,560 10,032 10,000 9,500
Price in US$ 485 727 969 1,211 1,453 1,938 2,422 2,906 5,812 5,504
Starting dates
Every Monday
Waikato Institute of Education is an examination centre for Other Exams.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
Exam dates
21 Feb 2026, 07 Mar 2026, 11 Apr 2026, 09 May 2026, 13 Jun 2026, 11 Jul 2026, 08 Aug 2026, 05 Sep 2026, 03 Oct 2026, 07 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 05 Dec 2026
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 500 475 750 713 1,000 950 1,250 1,188 1,500 1,425 1,750 1,663 2,000 1,900 2,250 2,138 2,500 2,375 3,000 2,850
Price in US$ 276 413 551 688 826 964 1,101 1,239 1,376 1,652
Starting dates
Every Monday
Waikato Institute of Education is an examination centre for Other Exams.

Part-time course material fee: NZD 120.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
Exam dates
21 Feb 2026, 07 Mar 2026, 11 Apr 2026, 09 May 2026, 13 Jun 2026, 11 Jul 2026, 08 Aug 2026, 05 Sep 2026, 03 Oct 2026, 07 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 05 Dec 2026
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 25
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 880 836 1,320 1,254 1,760 1,672 2,200 2,090 2,640 2,508 3,520 3,344 4,400 4,180 5,280 5,016 10,560 10,032 10,000 9,500
Price in US$ 485 727 969 1,211 1,453 1,938 2,422 2,906 5,812 5,504
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 500 475 750 713 1,000 950 1,250 1,188 1,500 1,425 1,750 1,663 2,000 1,900 2,250 2,138 2,500 2,375 3,000 2,850
Price in US$ 276 413 551 688 826 964 1,101 1,239 1,376 1,652
Starting dates
Every Monday

Part-time course material fee: NZD 120.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
Language Plus Activity
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 1,240 1,178 1,860 1,767 2,480 2,356 3,100 2,945 3,720 3,534 4,340 4,123 4,960 4,712 5,580 5,301 6,200 5,890 7,440 7,068
Price in US$ 683 1,024 1,365 1,707 2,048 2,389 2,730 3,072 3,413 4,095
Starting dates
Every Monday

21 hours of General English plus 2 afternoon activities per week.

Activity Arrangement Fee: NZD 100

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 1,240 1,178 1,860 1,767 2,480 2,356 3,100 2,945 3,720 3,534 4,340 4,123 4,960 4,712 5,580 5,301 6,200 5,890 7,440 7,068
Price in US$ 683 1,024 1,365 1,707 2,048 2,389 2,730 3,072 3,413 4,095
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

21 hours of General English plus 2 afternoon activities per week.

Activity Arrangement Fee: NZD 100

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 1,240 1,178 1,860 1,767 2,480 2,356 3,100 2,945 3,720 3,534 4,340 4,123 4,960 4,712 5,580 5,301 6,200 5,890 7,440 7,068
Price in US$ 683 1,024 1,365 1,707 2,048 2,389 2,730 3,072 3,413 4,095
Starting dates
Every Monday

21 hours of General English plus 2 afternoon activities per week.

Activity Arrangement Fee: NZD 100

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 1,240 1,178 1,860 1,767 2,480 2,356 3,100 2,945 3,720 3,534 4,340 4,123 4,960 4,712 5,580 5,301 6,200 5,890 7,440 7,068
Price in US$ 683 1,024 1,365 1,707 2,048 2,389 2,730 3,072 3,413 4,095
Starting dates
Every Monday

21 hours of General English plus 2 afternoon activities per week. Some prior rugby experience is strongly recommended.

Activity Arrangement Fee: NZD 100

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 1,240 1,178 1,860 1,767 2,480 2,356 3,100 2,945 3,720 3,534 4,340 4,123 4,960 4,712 5,580 5,301 6,200 5,890 7,440 7,068
Price in US$ 683 1,024 1,365 1,707 2,048 2,389 2,730 3,072 3,413 4,095
Starting dates
Every Monday

21 hours of General English plus 2 afternoon activities per week.

Activity Arrangement Fee: NZD 100

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (NZ$) Our price (NZ$) 1,240 1,178 1,860 1,767 2,480 2,356 3,100 2,945 3,720 3,534 4,340 4,123 4,960 4,712 5,580 5,301 6,200 5,890 7,440 7,068
Price in US$ 683 1,024 1,365 1,707 2,048 2,389 2,730 3,072 3,413 4,095
Starting dates
Every Monday

21 hours of General English plus 2 afternoon activities per week.

Activity Arrangement Fee: NZD 100

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min

Our prices for Waikato Institute of Education include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs

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Waikato Institute of Education (WIE)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Education NZNZQAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalTEC, WEI
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Waikato Institute of Education.
Year of school foundation
2003
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Table soccer / football

  • Table tennis

  • Billiards

  • Copy machine

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 11
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
China 28%
Saudi Arabia 20%
Korea 16%
Brazil 7%
Japan 7%
Thailand 5%
Chile 4%
Italy 2%
France 2%
Germany 2%
Spain 2%
Vietnam 1%
Sweden 1%
Switzerland 1%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 150
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 90
Junior courses - In summer: 15
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
18 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 23 years

Information for all courses offered by Waikato Institute of Education

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
NZ$220
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately NZ$240 per course level.
Comments about courses

Course extras:
Resource fee (i.e. course material) Full Time: NZD 240.
Resource fee (i.e. course material) Part Time: NZD 120.
Compulsory insurance (one year): NZD 630.
Students can submit their own insurance which covers whole duration of studying.

Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Jan 2026, 26 Jan 2026, 06 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Auckland International Airport:
NZ$150 one way
NZ$300 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL).

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Social Club
Games & English practice
Baking
IELTS Pre-testing

Adults - Paid activities

Full-day trips are organised on the weekends. Examples of places visited include: Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Auckland, Raglan Beach, Taupo and Mt. Ruapehu, Tauranga...

Junior - Free activities

Social Club
Games & English practice
Baking
IELTS Pre-testing

Junior - Paid activities

Full-day trips are organised on the weekends. Examples of places visited include: Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Auckland, Raglan Beach, Taupo and Mt. Ruapehu, Tauranga...
activity possibledistance from school
Ballet0.5 km
Cooking5 km
Dancing0.5 km
Diving100 km
Football (soccer)0.5 km
Golf1.5 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music0.5 km
Rugby2 km
Sailing100 km
Skiing250 km
Squash1 km
Swimming2.5 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis1 km
Volleyball8 km
Windsurfing80 km
Yoga0.1 km

Accommodation

FREE cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in NZ$ -- 620 930 1240 1550 1860 2170 2480 3100 3720 310 250
Price in US$ 360 539 719 898 1,078 1,258 1,437 1,796 2,156 180 145
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 250NZD.
Price extra night
NZ$50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
15 minutes by car.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
70
Dates
High season dates: 20 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 NZD
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in NZ$ -- 700 1050 1400 1750 2100 2450 2800 3500 4200 350 250
Price in US$ 406 609 812 1,014 1,217 1,420 1,623 2,028 2,434 203 145
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 250NZD.
Price extra night
NZ$50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
13
Maximum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 20 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 NZD

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FAQ about Waikato Institute of Education, Hamilton

I am looking for an English course with rugby for my 16 year old son.
“Unfortunately, at this school the minimum age required for the English and rugby course is 18 years old. We will be happy to find a good alternative for him/her if you are flexible with regard to the destination school. ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 12, 2024
Do you have any recommendations for agencies that can help with the visa procedure?
“Unfortunately, as WIE does not directly work for Immigration New Zealand, we are not able to help the students with their visa application. Students will need to contact Immigration New Zealand or a local immigration agent for more details.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 30, 2023
Is it possible to have an English test to evaluate my level?
“Regarding the test, we offer free placement tests on students’ first day at school. Student needs to pay for a test only once they request to do a pre-test. Please be advised that WIE have all levels (from beginner to advanced) English courses and can meet all level students’ needs. The pre-test is not a part of the entry requirement.”
Jane Lee, Marketing Manager from Waikato Institute of Education, Hamilton - May 09, 2023
Is airport pickup offered by Waikato Institute of Education?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Auckland International Airport (150 NZD)”
What is the number of students per class at Waikato Institute of Education?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Waikato Institute of Education varies from 1 (One-to-One English for Specific Purposes) to 15 students (General Full-Time)”
Which countries are students of Waikato Institute of Education from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Waikato Institute of Education comes from China with a 28% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (20%) and Korea (16%).”
Waikato Institute of Education offers courses for which ages?
“Waikato Institute of Education offers courses from 14 years to 99. The average age is 21 during the summer and 23 the rest of the year.”

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Terms of Waikato Institute of Education

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Waikato Institute of Education | Tax registration ID: GST84-531-434

Visa Documents

You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
15 NZD
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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