Overview
Looking to improve your English skills while experiencing life in Aotearoa, New Zealand? Our Focus on English course welcomes you with flexible start and end dates to fit around your schedule. Choose study blocks from 2 to 8 weeks that work best for you.
How we'll help you succeed
We're here to help you enhance all aspects of your English language skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening. When you are enrolled, you'll have access to:
- Supportive learning advisors who genuinely care about your progress
- Comprehensive learning resources to boost your confidence
- The full tertiary student experience, studying alongside students from diverse nationalities and cultures
- You'll become part of our vibrant campus community, learning alongside tauira (students) studying Business, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Work, Architecture, Construction, Sport and Recreation, and many more areas.
Who can join us
Focus on English is designed for international visitors to New Zealand who are here on:
- Visitor Visas: While enjoying tourism, short business trips, or visiting family
- Student Visas: As part of your international study journey
- Working Holiday Visas: For young people combining work and travel
- Work Visas: Including Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV) and other options
When you enrol, you'll join classes with students from our New Zealand Certificate in English Language programmes, giving you an authentic learning experience.
Is this the right path for you?
This course might be perfect if you're:
- Considering further study in New Zealand and want to get a feel for our education system
- Preparing for an IELTS test and need to sharpen your skills
- Curious about your current English language level without committing to 16 weeks of fulltime study
- We’d love to welcome you to Unitec and help you on your English language journey.
2025 Study Dates
Sem 2 2025: 21 Jul – 23 Nov
- 2-week course start and end dates here
- 4-week course start and end dates here
- 6-week course start and end dates here
- 8-week course start and end dates here
How To Apply
To join our course:
- You must be 16 years or older
- Go to our Enrolment Portal
- Select "Professional Development Courses"
- Choose "English Language" as your major
Need Help?
If you have questions:
Email: dzhao@unitec.ac.nz
Phone: +64 9 815 4321
Visit: Building 180, Unitec Mt Albert Campus
