English language preparation for Foundation Year
University of Otago Language Centre New Zealand
The University of
Otago Language Centre is internationally recognised for the quality of
its teaching and research and its diverse international study body. The
Language Centre offers English language preparation for Foundation Year,
further academic study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, and for
everyday communication.
Courses include general English, English for Academic
Purposes, preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC examinations, English for
Groups, English for Specific Purposes, and English for entry into
undergraduate programmes at Otago.
The centre offers four terms of 10 to 13 weeks
duration. Students may enrol at any time. Students are taught in class
sizes of up to 15 students. Placement tests on arrival ensure that
students are with students of similar ability. The Language Centre
offers 5 levels of English tuition from elementary to advanced. Students
are taught for 22.5 hours per week including supervised independent
learning and activities.
The Language Centre welcomes over 250 students per
year from up to 25 countries including Vietnam, Korea, Japan, China,
Thailand, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Chile, Russia, Germany, and Samoa.
Facilities
Teachers use the latest teaching technologies and
students have full access to our Sony multimedia language lab,
Mackintosh computer suite and independent learning centre.
Students have access to all University of Otago
resources including laboratories, computer suites, libraries,
gymnasiums, lecture theatres, clubs and societies, recreation and health
services.
Services
Student Services provide professional support on
personal issues, academic concerns, an online visa service, and advice
on accommodation options. An accommodation service is on site to place
students in a number of excellent home-stays options.
Activities
Weekly sporting and social activities enable students
to meet other international students and New Zealanders. Activities
include visits to Queenstown, Fiordland, and Central Otago, visiting a
chocolate factory, wildlife reserves, farms, museums, sporting events
and activities such as skiing, horse riding, ice-skating, art classes
and golf.
Fees
Tuition fee
$385 per week
This includes
pre testing on arrival, 22.5 hours of classroom tuition per week,
seven hours of supervised independent learning, a University of
Otago Certificate of Attendance, and an ID card providing access to
university services and facilities.
Administration fee $150
Homestay
Placement fee $200
Homestay $203
Textbook fee
$80
Free airport
pick up
University of Otago Language Centre
PO Box 56
Dunedin, New Zealand
Tel 64 3 479 5250
Fax 64 3 479 5251
Email
foundation-studies@otago.ac.nz
Web
www.otago.ac.nz/foundationstudies
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