University of Otago English Language Centre

Last updated 27 August 2026
Last updated 27 August 2026

Contact details

Address
60 Clyde Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago
Phone
03 479 5869
Email
paul.baker@otago.ac.nz
Website
https://www.otago.ac.nz

Courses

Course

English for Otago

To help students to achieve their goal of studying at Otago, the University of Otago Language Centre offers a pathway for students to meet the English language requirements for undergraduate or postgraduate study. The English for Otago course meets the undergraduate and postgraduate English language requirements for admission to Otago, so students are not required to sit an IELTS examination. English for Otago also provides excellent preparation for academic study at the University of Otago. There are two courses available – one for undergraduate students and one for postgraduate-level students.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
23 hours
Course length
12 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$3977.12 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$29.34 per week for Student Services Fee
Materials fee
$0
Course

General English (Full-time)

We offer you the best in learning to speak, write, read, listen to and understand English. As a University of Otago Language Centre student you will gain knowledge, skills and confidence in a supportive environment. We have hundreds of students from all over the world who improve their English with us every year. The programme uses the latest communicative English language teaching methodology.
You will learn these skills: - Listening - Speaking - Reading - Writing - Vocabulary development - Pronunciation - Fluency practice - Conversation skills - Practice and extension of grammatical structures.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
23 hours
Course length
Minimum of 4 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$348.02 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$29.34 per week for Student Services Fee
Materials fee
$0
Course

General English (Part-time)

We offer you the best in learning to speak, write, read, listen to and understand English. As a University of Otago Language Centre student you will gain knowledge, skills and confidence in a supportive environment. We have hundreds of students from all over the world who improve their English with us every year. The programme uses the latest communicative English language teaching methodology.
You will learn these skills: - Listening - Speaking - Reading - Writing - Vocabulary development - Pronunciation - Fluency practice - Conversation skills - Practice and extension of grammatical structures.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Part-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
15 hours
Course length
Minimum of 4 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$267.8 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$29.34 per week for Student Services Fee
Materials fee
$0
Course

Part-time IELTS Preparation

This programme is designed to prepare you for the IELTS and provides tips and practice to fully familiarise yourself with the examination. It is available for students at an intermediate level or higher.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Part-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
8 hours
Course length
Variable. Minimum of 4 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$134.49 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$29.34 per week for Student Services Fee
Materials fee
$0