Waikato Institute of Education (WIE)

Learn at one of New Zealand's leading English language schools offering quality English courses since 2003. WIE is a New Zealand government-approved institution, and registered with the NZ Ministry of Education.

We pride ourselves as an authorized Cambridge English, Occupation English Test (OET), and IELTS Pre-Test Centre in Waikato and Bay of Plenty. and the only testing centre for TOEIC in the locality.

WIE is situated in the beautiful river city of Hamilton, one of New Zealand's fastest growing cities. With a population of close to 200,000, Hamilton provides the perfect environment for study and leisure.

Hamilton is centrally located and within a short driving distance to many of New Zealand's landmark beaches, lakes, mountains, popular tourist destinations and recreational activities.

WIE's campus is located right in the heart of Hamilton CBD，just a few steps to the Hamilton Transport Centre and Hamilton City Centre with its many shops, restaurants, theatres, and entertainment.

Waikato Institute of Education (WIE) offers quality and diversity.  Topnotch English courses from highly qualified, experienced and enthusiastic ESOL teachers.

For several years Waikato Institute of Education (WIE) has been one of New Zealand's leading English language schools, offering quality English Courses in New Zealand. WIE is a New Zealand Government Approved Institution, and registered with the NZ Ministry of Education.

Our Teacher training progrmmes NZCLT 4-5 and English programmes New Zealand Certificate of English NZCEL1-5, IELTS Preparation, General English and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

Waikato Institute of Education (WIE) is the only authorised Occupational English Test (OET) and IELTS Pre-Test Examinations Centre in Waikato and Bay of Plenty, and the only testing centre for TOEIC in Hamilton.

Waikato Institute of Education (WIE) is one of only a few English Language Schools to receive three types of funding for English language courses from the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). WIE receives Student Achievement Component Funding, ACE Communities funding and English for Migrants Funding.

WIE’s New Zealand Certificates in English Language are nationally recognised qualifications for learners of English as a second language. They can be used as evidence of English ability for direct entry to further tertiary studies in New Zealand.