English Teaching College - Palmerston North

Last updated 27 August 2026
Last updated 27 August 2026

Contact details

Address
140 The Square, CBD, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui
Phone
06 357 7107
Email
julie@etc.ac.nz
Website
https://www.etc.ac.nz

Courses

Course

1 - 1 Lessons

One-to-one lessons. We teach English to adults who have pre-purchased English lessons through the New Zealand Immigration Service. It caters to learners from beginner to advanced levels.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Part-time
Private tutoring available
Yes
Hours per week
As required
Course length
As required

Course fees

Course costs
$90 per hour
Enrolment/administration fee
$0
Materials fee
$0
Course

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) (Full-time)

We teach English to adults who have pre-purchased English lessons through the New Zealand Immigration Service. It caters to learners from beginner to advanced levels. NZCEL teaches English across the four skill areas: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Lower levels focus on general English for communication, while higher levels prepare learners for further study or work. 5-20 week programme.

Course timing

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

Course fees

Course costs
$475 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$275
Materials fee
$0
Course

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) (Part-time, 27 weeks)

We teach English to adults who have pre-purchased English lessons through the New Zealand Immigration Service. It caters to learners from beginner to advanced levels. NZCEL teaches English across the four skill areas: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Lower levels focus on general English for communication, while higher levels prepare learners for further study or work. 7–27-week programme.

Course timing

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

Course fees

Course costs
$357 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$275
Materials fee
$0
Course

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) (Part-time, 30 weeks)

We teach English to adults who have pre-purchased English lessons through the New Zealand Immigration Service. It caters to learners from beginner to advanced levels. NZCEL teaches English across the four skill areas: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Lower levels focus on general English for communication, while higher levels prepare learners for further study or work. 8-30 week programme.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Part-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
10 hours
Course length
30 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$258 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$275
Materials fee
$0