University of Canterbury

New Zealand

 

The University of Canterbury is located in Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand's South Island.  Christchurch is close to both the sea and mountains

 

The university's modern and well-equipped facilities are spread across a spacious campus, with easy access to central city. Known as the Garden City, Christchurch has excellent beaches, parks, reserves and golf courses, and is close to scenic and recreational resources - there are ski-fields within an hour and a half's drive.

 

The University of Canterbury is also part of the Canterbury Tertiary Alliance, comprising Lincoln University, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology and the Christchurch College of Education. The CTA goal is the coordinated development and provision of tertiary education in Canterbury.

 

 

Canterbury Study

 

The University of Canterbury offers a wide variety of subjects in flexible degree structures. We offer first and postgraduate degrees in Arts, Commerce, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Forestry, Law, Music and Science.

 

At Canterbury, research and teaching are closely related, and are encouraged at the postgraduate level. Our assessment is also distinctive. We have a system of internal appraisals, which supplement the end-of-year examinations, and provide essential feedback.

 

 

Canterbury People

 

The University of Canterbury and the UCSA (Students Association) both recognise the importance of a rich campus culture and leading a balanced life while studying at Canterbury. We enjoy and foster alumni contacts and also have extensive international links. There are many services on campus available to international students.

 

 

The English Language Centre

 

The English Language Centre provides ideal preparation for study at Foundation, Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree level. All of our courses are designed to provide students with the specific language and study skills needed to succeed in academic study. Although most students are planning to continue on with their academic career at the University of Canterbury, it is also possible to come to the Language Centre for English study alone and then move on to another institution later.

 

 

What are the advantages of choosing to come to our English Language Centre?

• Absolutely top quality teaching. All of our teachers have university degrees, as well as specialist qualifications and extensive experience in teaching English as a second language. High quality teaching means you will develop your English proficiency and achieve your study goals as fast as possible.

• You will be a university student from the first day you arrive. You will have access to all university student facilities such as: computer labs, language labs, the library, student support, medical centre, the student union, sports facilities.

• Full integration into the University community. The Centre’s teaching occurs in rooms across the campus – often the same study spaces that you will use when you move on to degree study. This helps you feel part of the University and encourages you to mix with degree students. All teaching rooms are well equipped and spacious. This is important for group work and to help interaction and learning.

• Small classes and close interaction with your teachers. The maximum class size is 14 students. This means you work closely with your teacher.

• Seamless pathways into Foundation and degree study. Once an offer of place conditional on English language has been obtained, the Centre offers seamless pathways into your further study, without the anxiety and frustration of further external examinations such as IELTS or TOEFL.

 

Our students also like New Zealand and like Christchurch!

• They like the friendly and welcoming people.

• They enjoy the high quality living conditions.

• They like Christchurch, ‘The Garden City’. It is big enough to always have something new and exciting happening, great shopping, and many recreational and cultural activities, but compact enough to be able to get around quickly and easily.

• They love the natural beauty of New Zealand, how easy it is to get out of the city into the countryside, and how close the University is to some of the world-renowned national parks and tourist attractions of the Southern Island of New Zealand.

• They appreciate the moderate cost of education and of living in New Zealand.

• They recognise the safe and conducive study environment that the city and the Centre provides, and the safeguards that the University and the New Zealand government have put in place to ensure a safe and high quality educational experience in New Zealand.

 

Student Testimonials