PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
| Programme Name: | Pre-Purchased English Language Tuition (PELT) |
| Specialised Area: | General English |
| Government Funding Body: | Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) |
| Programme Level: | NZQF Level 3 equivalent |
| Programme Length: | From 2 to 25 weeks |
| Weekly tuition guide: | $200 per week; Full-time or part-time |
Who Should Enrol?
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New migrants;
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Learners who have paid for Immigration New Zealand’s pre-purchased ESOL tuition as a part of their residency requirements.
Entry Requirement
Applicants may be interviewed to assess their suitability for the programme. EMS sometimes conducts a placement test during the enrolment process.
Enrolment documents
The programme is dedicated to migrants and refugees. We accept the following original documents:
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Passport and New Zealand Permanent Resident visa; and,
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Immigration New Zealand pre-purchased ESOL tuition confirmation letter.
Programme Aim
The PELT programme enables migrants to participate in English language courses, helping them settle into communities and work.
EMS has been a long-standing TEC approved PELT funding provider. Once you enrol, we assist to transfer your “Pre-purchased English-Language Tuition” from TEC to EMS to fund your ESOL course. See the detailed information about this on TEC’s website:
http://www.tec.govt.nz/assets/Forms-templates-and-guides/PELT-directory-2017-Wellington.pdf
Programme Structure
The PELT programme follows our General English programme structure.
2018 class schedule
Classes start every Monday of the year except during the two-week Christmas holiday period. Each learner is expected to complete 100 learning hours.
Graduate Options
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Academic pathways to further study
- Our pre-employment, job placement and work support service will help learners to build confidence in seeking part-time or full-time employment.