English and Study Abroad

Increase your English language level and study abroad at Waikato!

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Enrol in an English Language programme at the University of Waikato College and you could increase your IELTS level by 0.5 or 1! Spend a trimester doing an English Language course before starting your Study Abroad experience.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this programme, students must have:

  • Completed at least two trimesters of full-time study at degree level at your home university
  • Minimum B Grade average from previous university study
  • IELTS level of 5.0 or 5.5, or equivalent

Entry into the Study Abroad Programme is contingent on passing the English Language component (6.0 IELTS with minimum 5.5 in all areas)

Discover the various English Language requirements for admission to our qualifications.

Visa Requirements

This programme requires an application for two (2) visas. One visa is required before arriving in New Zealand for your English Language studies, and the other visa is required for the Study Abroad programme component (the application will be made while you are in New Zealand and after you have completed your English Language studies).

Packaged Programmes

English Language level: 5.0 IELTS or equivalent

Study Abroad: A Trimester Start Study Abroad: B Trimester Start English Language Requirement Fees*

English Language Course
Block 1
Start: August
Finish: October

 

Block 2
Start: October
Finish: January

 

Study Abroad Trimester
Start: Mid-February
Finish: Late June

English Language Course
Block 1
Start: February
Finish: April

 

Block 2
Start: May
Finish: June

 

Study Abroad Trimester
Start: Early July
Finish: Early November

5.0 IELTS or equivalent

 

CAEL block fee (twice) + Study Abroad Package Fee

 

* costs are inclusive of tuition only

English Language level: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent

Study Abroad: A Trimester Start Study Abroad: B Trimester Start English Language Requirement Fees*

English Language Course
Start: October
Finish: January

 

Study Abroad Trimester
Start: Mid February
Finish: Late June

English Language Course
Start: May
Finish: June

 

Study Abroad Trimester
Start: Early July
Finish: Early November

 

5.5 IELTS or equivalent

 

CAEL block fee (once) + Study Abroad Package Fee

 

* costs are inclusive of tuition only

Contact us

Study Abroad and Exchange - International Office