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Alpha Educational Institute (AEI) - CristchurchAbout the
Alpha Educational Institute is in its 21th year of operation. It is registered and accreditated as a private training establishment by the NZ Qualifications Authority and Ministry of Education to deliver courses in English Language Tuition. Alpha has a 3 year NZQA audit cycle - the highest available for NZ educational institutes. You can trust Alpha!
Focus of Study : This strand is targeted at students wishing to develop their General English focus will typically include the additional topics that relate to adjustment to life in the New Zealand context.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Open to all. Placement level determined by prior learning, placement test, interview and needs analysis.
Specialist Subject Modules Available: We are able to offer English Language courses tailored to many specific vocational needs- Contact us for further details
English for AviationEnglish for AgricultureEnglish for BusinessEnglish for HospitalityEnglish for Nursing Studies
There may be an additional cost for specialist textbooks and relevant field trips.
Classroom Hour :
Up to 48 weeks per year (23 hours contact per week). Part-time options available.
Focus of Study : This strand is targeted at students wishing to develop their General English focus will typically include the additional topics that relate to adjustment to life in the New Zealand context.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Open to all. Placement level determined by prior learning, placement test, interview and needs analysis.
Specialist Subject Modules Available: We are able to offer English Language courses tailored to many specific vocational needs- Contact us for further details
English for AviationEnglish for AgricultureEnglish for BusinessEnglish for HospitalityEnglish for Nursing Studies
There may be an additional cost for specialist textbooks and relevant field trips.
Classroom Hour :
Up to 48 weeks per year (23 hours contact per week). Part-time options available.
Course Information
Schedule
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 Weeks
VISA Info
Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
(NZD)$ 200
Tuition
4 Week
8 Week
12 Week
16 Week
20 Week
(NZD)$ 1,560 / Week
(NZD)$ 3,120 / Week
(NZD)$ 4,680 / Week
(NZD)$ 6,240 / Week
(NZD)$ 7,800 / Week
24 Week
28 Week
32 Week
36 Week
40 Week
(NZD)$ 9,360 / Week
(NZD)$ 10,920 / Week
(NZD)$ 12,480 / Week
(NZD)$ 14,040 / Week
(NZD)$ 15,600 / Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Graduates of this qualification will benefit New Zealand business entities by effectively contributing to the management and leadership of business entities to achieve agreed objectives.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to manage at an operational level in a bi- and multi-cultural environment.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand business entities with people who are, or can be, employed in management roles at an operational level to:
– contribute to the management and leadership of a business entity;
– achieve the entity’s objectives at an operational level.
Graduates of this qualification will benefit New Zealand business entities by effectively contributing to the management and leadership of business entities to achieve agreed objectives.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to manage at an operational level in a bi- and multi-cultural environment.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand business entities with people who are, or can be, employed in management roles at an operational level to:
– contribute to the management and leadership of a business entity;
– achieve the entity’s objectives at an operational level.
This programme has a stair-casing option to Massey University. Click here for more information.
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
40 Weeks
Course Level
1
VISA Info
Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age
20
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
Academic Entry Requirement
Those who are under 20 years must have:
A minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework; AND 50 credits at Level 1 or above with at least 12 credits each of three subjects plus a minimum of eight literacy credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori; four credits must be in Reading and four credits must be in Writing or equivalent to the above;or New Zealand University Entrance; or Successful completion of Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in Business
English Language Entry Requirement
Learners who have English as a second language must have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 in a single test event, TOEFL Module-Based Test (pBT) Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE), TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) Score of 79 or higher (with a writing score of 20), University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations FCE or CAE with a score of 47 or higher, and/or NZCEL Level 4 with academic endorsement or the equivalent; orcomplete two years study at a New Zealand secondary school and achieve either NCEA Level 3 or New Zealand University Entrance or both
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
Tuition
40 Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
(NZD)$ 19,804 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
- Graduate AEI Diploma of business Level 5 : above B > Massey Bachelor of Business degree programmes (Maximum 75 Credit accepted)
- Graduate AEI Diploma of business Level 6 : above B > Massey Business of Business degree programmes (Maximum 120 Credit accepted)
Course Information
Schedule
40 Weeks
Course Level
1
VISA Info
Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age
20
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
Tuition
40 Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
(NZD)$ 11,000 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Facilities
AEI’s Christchurch Campus is situated at 19 Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch which is within the revered Canterbury Technology Park. Located in north-west Christchurch, the campus is only 15 minutes drive from the City Centre and 10 minutes from the Christchurch International Airport. The facilities at AEI provide for a warm and friendly atmosphere to encourage cultural adjustment and promote learning and include:
- Pleasant air-conditioned classrooms.
- Wheelchair access and facilities.
- Computers with email and Internet access.
- Student cafeteria facilities
- On-site coffee shop
- Safe out-door recreation area and park-like grounds.
- Major public bus routes within 5 minutes walking distance.
- Plenty of available free car parking.
- Free WIFI
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