Benefits of Studying at the Language Centre
What does the Language Centre offer?
The Language Centre offers a wide selection of courses and non-IELTS pathways to university study:
- General English
- English for Academic Purposes
- English for Study Groups
- English for Teachers
- IELTS, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, Cambridge Mainsuite ESOL Examinations
- Non-IELTS pathways to the Foundation Year Bridging Course or Foundation Year
- Non-IELTS pathways to undergraduate and postgraduate courses through English for Otago
Location in Dunedin, New Zealand
Learn in our modern and comfortable building on campus at the University of Otago. The building also houses the University of Otago Foundation Year where many students study before entering university.
With over 20,000 students and 2,500 international students from 80 countries on campus, you will meet people from all over the world.
All Administration and Support offices are situated in the building so you will have easy access to teaching, administrative and support staff.
Services and Facilities
As a student you will have access to all services and facilities at the University of Otago including:
- Recreation Services
- Careers Advisory Service
- Clubs and Societies
- Libraries
- Information Technology Resources
- Student Health and Counselling
- Unipol
- Cafés
Special Features of the Language Centre
- Highly qualified and experienced teachers and friendly, professional staff
- Diverse student cultures and nationalities
- Fast processing of applications and online visa service will renew student visas or change a visitor visa to a student visa
- Five levels of English tutition from Elementary to Advanced
- Small class sizes - 1 teacher to 16 students
- Completion certificate provided
- Academic advice on future study pathways
- Multimedia language laboratory
- Computers with free access to the Internet and printing
- Student email address and network storage
- Welcoming Kiwi homestay families with free airport pick up if you stay with a homestay family
- Comprehensive introduction to study and living in Dunedin
- Weekly sports and social activities
- Registered testing centre for IELTS, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC and Cambridge Mainsuite examinations
- Language Match @ Otago programme during university semester time brings students together from the Language Centre and Foundation Year with university students across campus for informal language and cultural exchange.
- Access to conversation groups and workshops at the Student Learning Centre on campus.