About Greenfield Language School

Greenfield Language School's aim:

"To help students improve in all areas of the English language,
especially conversation and spoken English."

Greenfield Language School:

• Specialises in teaching English to students from non-English speaking backgrounds.
• Is an experienced provider of English Language Courses.
  • General English
  • High School Preparation
  • Business Courses
  • Exam Preparation (IELTS)
  • Holiday Course
• Is located in one of Christchurch's oldest English buildings
• Is only a few hundred metres from the city centre and Cathedral Square.
• Teachers are qualified, experienced and professionally trained in multi-cultural education.
• Classes are small (maximum of 10 per class in General English Classes)
• Enjoys an international reputation for integrity, quality of services, small classes and friendly atmosphere.
• Offers a high standard of individual student care in a warm, friendly, family-like atmosphere
  • Arranges your accommodation
  • Meets you at the airport
  • Helps with external activities
  • Provides counselling (in most languages)
  • Advises on further study, travel or personal matters
• Offers a unique learning opportunity in a stimulating cultural and social environment.
• Is registered and accredited with NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority)
• Is affiliated to several professional organisations

Courses

Greenfield Language School's teaching staff are professionally trained and experienced in teaching English to speakers of other languages. If you are interested in learning English, GLS can advise you of the course and level which would be appropriate for you. Should you require Homestay and/or other accommodation advice, Greenfield Language School can assist you.

Levels
 

• Beginner
• Elementary
• Pre-Intermediate
• Intermediate
• Upper Intermediate
• Advanced

General English
The General English course develops your ability to understand English and use it effectively in a variety of contexts. You will also develop an awareness of the cultural values and attitudes of English-speaking countries, with particular emphasis on New Zealand society, culture and heritage.

Full-Time Courses (25 hours of tuition per week) or Part-Time Courses (15 hours of tuition per week) begin every Monday, lasting two weeks or more (however a minimum of four weeks is recommended). All levels from beginners to advanced.

High School Preparation
The aim of the High School Preparation Module is bring your English up to the level necessary to enter a New Zealand High school. In addition to general language skills, extra emphasis is placed on the language used in the various subjects you are likely to encounter at High School.

Full-time (25 hours per week). Regular tests and feedback ensure you are aware of your progress. Cultural activities are arranged so you can gain the social and cultural skills needed to participate fully at High School and in New Zealand life.

Business Courses
The aim of the Advanced Business English Course is to help you to improve your English so you can use it effectively and confidently in business and commerce. You will be introduced to the formal English required to communicate in meetings, business conversations, correspondence and reports. Outings to local enterprises are arranged so you can view first hand New Zealand business in action. You must have an intermediate level of English to enrol in this course.

Part-time (15 hours per week). Course length is two, three or four weeks.

Who is the course for? This course is for people who will soon need to use English in their day-to-day work but is also suitable for a wide variety of learners from young students or trainees with no work experience to senior businesspeople with a lot of experience in dealing with foreign business partners.

Exam Preparation Course
The IELTS course will suit you if you would like to study at Senior High School, Polytechnic or University level in New Zealand or in any other English Speaking country. Entry level requirements: Upper Intermediate. Information on these courses is available on request
 

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)