Intensive General English

Communicate Effectively in English

Intensive General English will provide you with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively in English in a wide range of everyday and academic situations, both in New Zealand and internationally. The Intensive General English programme will provide you with a solid foundation to improve your English language skills allowing you to make the most of every opportunity, whether it be study, work or travel!


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Who Should Study this programme?

Anyone who would like to build a solid foundation to improve their English language skills.




Programme Benefits
  • Highly-qualified and creative teachers provide a unique language-learning experience
  • Courses greatly increase fluency and communicative competence
  • Attention given to all the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • Ideal preparation for further study
  • Direct pathways to top New Zealand high schools, tertiary providers and into Certificate and Diploma level programmes at New Zealand Management Academies
  • FREE access to Fern’s specialised employment company, "Redfish" when hold an appropriate visa
  • FREE use of the computer suite, library and study resources in the Study Centre




Programme Structure

Structured to help you to gain real results at any level, you will improve your English fluency while developing your knowledge and skills in grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The Intensive General English programme has five key sections:


1. Grammar / Vocabulary
Improve the range and accuracy of grammatical structures and vocabulary


2. Listening
Improve general and specific comprehension


3. Speaking
Work on all aspects of fluency, pronunciation and appropriate usage


4. Reading
Increase speed, accuracy and comprehension


5. Writing
Focus on structure and organisation, correct register, summarising and paraphrasing




Programme Duration
  • Classes start every Monday
  • Minimum 12-week standalone package
  • 20 hrs per week + optional 4 hrs per week conversation class or self-study class




Entry Requirements

Students must:


  • Be 16 years of age or older, AND
  • Hold minimum of IELTS 4 or equivalent, OR
  • Achieve the required level on the Fern English Language grading exercise

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