Practical Education Institute New Zealand

The Practical Education Institute (PEI) is one of New Zealand's largest Private Training Providers. Our commitment is to provide continuing education and training to people within New Zealand and around the world. We are proud to be recognised as an Institute that consistently meets the needs of our students and the evolving requirements of business and industry.

PEI has been training students for over 14 years and enjoys a strong reputation for its caring, supportive and friendly learning environment. We have assembled a highly qualified team of academic and support professionals whose goal is to assist students towards successful results.

The courses we offer are of a practical nature and provide vocational skills that can be readily used within the workplace and are highly valuable as educational pathways.

The Institutes staff joins us in warmly inviting you to begin your career at PEI. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or require Application.

5 Reasons to choose PEI:

1. PEI is one of the largest & oldest New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Approved & Registered Private Tertiary Establishments in New Zealand.  PEI is ISO 9001:2000 accredited, and offers courses accredited with City & Guilds UK, Microsoft and College of Teachers, UK.

2. PEI is located in the CBD (Central Business District) of New Plymouth; you will only be 3-4 minutes walk from shopping and cafes!  New Plymouth is a beautiful & safe seaside city with a mild climate on the west coast of the North Island.

3. Homestay facilities are individually inspected by PEIs Pastoral Care Co-ordinator, so high quality is assured.

4. You will benefit from a relatively low cost of living compared to Auckland and other major cities.

5. The support you receive as a PEI student will be exceptional.  You can get individual help with your studies, including English Language support.

Services and Facilities

At PEI the most up-to-date learning services are made available to students. These include:

 Blended learning to cater for different learning styles

 Pastoral Care that exceeds New Zealand Ministry of Education requirements

 Homestay facilities and accommodation assistance provided, and airport pickup arranged.

 Student Cafeteria and student lounges

 Career planning and guidance

 ESOL/EFL Support

 Schools within easy walking distance from each other

 Comfortable, spacious, light and climate controlled classrooms

 State of the art training equipment and resources

Programmes Available

Course specific information including entry requirements is contained in the 2004 PEI Course Fact Sheets, available from PEI on request. Students study on campus for internationally recognised qualifications such as City & Guilds Certificates and Diplomas. Many of these can be cross credited via our pathway agreements to Degree programmes at leading Australian & New Zealand Institutes.

Hospitality

With world class training kitchens this is one of the most highly regarded programmes offered by PEI. Courses include culinary arts, patisserie, food & beverage service, hospitality operations & management.  The School facilities are innovative, modern and technologically advanced with an industry focus. In 2003 several students received medals at the New Zealand Culinary Fair, and in 2004 PEI is represented by a student competing at the World culinary competition, Oceana Fest 2004.

Business Administration & Computing

These courses prepare students with the practical business administration knowledge needed in today's business world.

Computing

Students can choose to focus on either practical hardware or software courses for international industry qualifications.

TESOL

This is an ideal course for English speakers wanting to become professional ESOL teachers. It is equally valuable for in-service teachers of English, and students training to teach English in non-English speaking countries. This intensive program blends modern teaching theories with practical teaching techniques and is 6 to 26 weeks long.

Student Support

The Code of Practice

Practical Education Institute 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 PEI or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international.

We provide students with the relevant visa application information and we will also keep in constant contact with the NZIS (New Zealand Immigration Service) overseas branches regarding the visa applications from our prospective students.

Taranaki

Taranaki, home of Puke Ariki (the worlds first fully integrated museum, library and visitor centre) is a safe and culturally rich province. It was the filming location of the Warner Brothers movie The Last Samurai, and has an excellent caf and nightlife scene. Taranaki has over 100,000 residents. By air, it is about 40 minutes to Auckland and Wellington.

For more information,

CONTACT

Mailing Address & Campus Location

PO Box 492250 Devon Street East

New Plymouth, Taranaki

NEW ZEALAND

Phone: +64-6-759 0670

Fax: +64-6-757 5371

Free call numbers:

New Zealand: 0800 611 622

Australia: 1800 611 022

Email: info@pei.ac.nz  Website: www.pei.ac.nz

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