NEWS AND EVENTS

To better address the learning needs of our clients NIS has developed networks across the globe covering United Kingdom, Asia, Australia, Canada, USA. Having these links enables NIS to better manage the transition of students into the New Zealand educational environment. With future development of NIS offices throughout the globe will assist in consolidating NIS pathways into Universities throughout the world. And this is why at NIS our moto is, “to educate and network for success”.

Courses & Subjects

The National Institute of Studies offers a range of flexible long stay programs. You must study for a minimum of 12 weeks. If you want to study for less than 12 weeks, please go to Short Courses. You can start almost every Monday and take holidays during your program, but requests for holidays must be made at least 1 month in advance.
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The National Institute of Studies offers a range of flexible long stay programmes. You must study for a minimum of 12 weeks. If you want to study for less than 12 weeks, please go to short courses. You can start almost every Monday and take holidays during your program, but requests for holidays must be made at least 1 month in advance.

Minimum 12 week duration

English for Academic Studies (Pre-IELTS) IELTS Exam Preparation

 

IELTS Preparation Minimum 12 week duration


National Certificate in Employment Skills ( Level 1)
The National Certificate in Employment Skills (“CertEmp”) course is an entry level qualification designed to develop generic employment related skills, knowledge and technical competence. It prepares students for work and provides them with confidence to undertake higher level certificate and diploma studies. The course help students develop their literacy, oracy, numeracy and other basic personal and technical skills expected at the workplace. It equips them with the basic skills required to seek work opportunities and build confidence as they prepare for further studies.

Duration : Full-time: 24 weeks


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National Certificate in Retail ( Level 2 )
The National Certificate in Retail (Level 2) (“RetailCert”) course is an entry level qualification for people who are working or intending to work in the retail industry. The course introduces knowledge and skills in customer service, health & safety, routine workplace calculation and the retail business scene. It equips students with the basic skills required to work in the retail industry. It also prepares them for entry into diploma level studies.

Duration : Full-time: 24 weeks


National Certificate in Tourism & Travel ( Level 3 )
The National Certificate in Tourism & Travel (Core skills) (“CertT&T”) is a level 3 qualification designed to develop the skills, knowledge and technical competence in customer service and business communications. The course helps students develop the skills, knowledge and technical competence to undertake work in the tourism and travel industries. It also prepares them for entry into higher level studies.

Duration : Full-time: 24 weeks


TEFL Certificate ( Level 5 )

The NIS TEFL course aims to enable those with little or no previous teaching experience to successfully teach an TEFL group of learners. The trainees will get all tools (methodology, skills, material etc.) to do it effectively. The course will provide for integration and application of a foundational theoretical approach to language teaching. The course includes classes on methodology, language awareness, classroom management, materials analysis, material production, and phonology. It also includes supervised teaching practice where the participants have the opportunity to try out and reflect on their teaching skills in a supportive environment, teaching classes and groups at different levels, discussing the experience afterwards with peers and the tutor.

Duration : 12 Weeks