Study English

NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga

This means that you will now graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Read more
Locations and dates

Marlborough:

Flexible start dates

Nelson:

Flexible start dates
Total credits

No Data
Fees

2024 Fee TBC

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

N/A

Want to improve your English to settle, work and succeed in New Zealand?

Learn English Language skills in a supportive environment, meet new people, make new friends and become part of a safe community. Our diverse, multicultural classes cater to all ages and skill levels. Everyone is welcome here.

Enjoy warm classrooms and have access to learning support and pastoral care, study resources, computer labs and our well-equipped library.

Fit your learning around life

We offer weekly intakes so that you can start your learning journey anytime. Flexible classes are available up to four days a week, five hours per day. Choose to study full-time or part-time for 5 - 20 hours per week.

English short courses
Beginner English (Level 1)	Pre-Intermediate English (Level 2)	Intermediate English (Level 3)

Develop your English Language skills in the following
Reading Writing Listening Speaking	Vocabulary Grammar Study skills

Which short course is right for me?

What will I need to apply?

Te Pūtahi Reo / Language Learning Hub

The English Language Learning Hub is located on level 2 (M210) of NMIT's Nelson Campus Library Learning Centre. The Centre focuses on providing guided and independent learning for individual students and groups.

Students can choose to focus on specific skills or language knowledge gaps according to their individual needs and study goals.

Teachers and Library Learning Centre staff are available to assist learners.

Independent study resources are also available including a wide range of books covering the skills necessary for progression as well as IELTS, FCE and Cambridge learning resources with self-guided practice exercises. Graded readers, audio books, grammar books with explanations, practice exercises and answer keys are also available.