Study English at Fern English Academy New Zealand

• FERN is one of the highest quality English language schools in New Zealand and this is recognised by the institutions which are linked to us by pathways.

• FERN English Academy (FERN) is operated by New Zealand Management Academies Limited (NZMA) and is a private English Language School offering world-class English Language programmes.

• FERN English Academy has developed pathway relationships with High Schools in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch. By enrolling at FERN to study English Programmes, students can guarantee their educational pathway to high school and/or tertiary institutions.

• FERN and New Zealand Management Academies have developed a strong association that allows FERN students to move from FERN English to further academic study at NZMA without requiring an IELTS test. After passing the appropriate English Certificate and/or IELTS tests, FERN graduates can easily gain admission to further studies at NZMA in the areas of Business and Hospitality.

• This relationship means that FERN staff work closely with NZMA staff to ensure that students studying at FERN are receiving the highest quality English language programmes available in New Zealand.

• FERN is a member of Education New Zealand (ENZ), the Association of Private Providers of English Language (APPEL) and Study Auckland.

• FERN is officially accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and all of FERN's courses are approved by NZQA.

School Size

• 90 students from 12 countries
• Small class size
• Personal learning support and activity programmes

Value and Excellence

• Intensive English Language Programme- 25 hours of intensive weekly tutor contact time
• Highly qualified teachers with University qualifications and teaching experience in New Zealand and overseas.
• 100% IELTS pass rate
• A Language Learning Centre incorporation a library, computer lab and listening room
• A student lounge with DVD, video and TV
• Excellent classrooms

Pathway Relationships

• By enrolling at FERN to study English, students can guarantee their educational pathway to high school and/or tertiary institutions. Below are the key education providers FERN recommends. These institutions can accept FERN graduates without IELTS scores (providing the student meets academic requirements)
• New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA)
• Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design
• High School: 16 high quality high schools throughout New Zealand, including Avondale College
• Australian Universities

Other advantages:

• Regular progress reports
• Orientation and placement test at the beginning of the courses
• Airport transfers and guaranteed accommodation
• Regular extra curricular activities outside the school
• Student lounge with kitchen area and vending machines
• Classes start every Monday morning

Contact:

FERN English Academy

Postal Address

P O Box 6172

Wellesley Street

Auckland

New Zealand

Telephone

+64 9 377 8017

Facsimile

+64 9 307 2783