English

Fern School of English offers practical, career-focused English language programmes designed to help you progress to further study, work or travel. All Fern programmes are approved and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), ensuring that the highest quality programmes are delivered. Fern is part of the New Zealand Management Academies group.

NZMA Courses in English

Certificate in TESOL

The Certificate in TESOL programme will help you realise your dream of becoming an English teacher in just four weeks. This NZQA approved and accredited course will enable you to teach English to non-native speakers of English in contemporary classrooms all around the world.  This programme will equip you with the basic skills and knowledge to teach young learners, teenagers and adults.  In this programme, which is both theoretical and practical in nature, you will be exposed to the latest teaching theories and techniques.  This course includes language teaching methodology, language analysis, peer teaching, teaching practice and a materials compilation project. 

Certificate in Intensive English (PC3513)

This programme is available at Fern School of 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. 

Certificate in Business English (PC9796)

This programme is available at Fern School of English. The Business English programme is ideal for those who wish to develop specific English language skills for use within a wide range of business environments.

English for IELTS (PC3572)

This programme is available at Fern School of English. The English for IELTS (International English Language Testing System) programme gives you the skills you need to succeed in the world’s most widely recognised test.

Certificate in English for Hospitality (PC9347)

This programme is available at Fern School of English. With a unique focus on hospitality English this programme provides skills which will enhance employment prospects in New Zealand. You will gain foundation English language skills required to work in hotels, bars, cafés or restaurants around the world.


What students say about NZMA courses

“First I came over for a week to check it out.  I was undecided before I left Japan, but the minute I visited NZMA I thought ‘Wow’!  I seriously didn’t expect that much."

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Mutsumi Honami

National Diploma in Hospitality Management