NEWS

How do I know what level of English classes to take?

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

On your first day at SIT you will sit an English pre-entry test.  The results of your test will determine which English class you are enrolled in.

What happens if I do not meet the English requirements within 26 weeks?

Tuesday, 23 March 2021
If you do not meet the English requirements for your mainstream programme at the end of 26 weeks, you can purchase extra English lessons.  Additional English tuition is NZ$2720 for half a...
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
SIT’s English Language Institute offers four qualifications for students.  You can gain a Certificate in English Language at Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate or...
Tuesday, 23 March 2021

You may be able to work if you have IELTS 5.0 and have been provided with a Variation of Conditions on your student visa to allow you to work up to 20 hours per week. 

Do I have to sit IELTS to apply for a student visa?

Tuesday, 23 March 2021
If you are coming to study English Language at SIT, then you are not required to provide IELTS when applying for your student visa. If you are applying to study a mainstream programme directly,...

Do I have to sit IELTS at the end of studying English at SIT?

Tuesday, 23 March 2021
No, SIT has an internal English test which students sit before they go onto the mainstream programmes.  This test is free.  However there are a couple of exceptions, with the main one...

How do I apply for an English scholarship?

Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Currently our English Scholarships are being reviewed in coordination with Te Pūkenga. For now this benefit is on hold. We will post on our platforms the status of these scholarships as soon...

What scholarships do you offer for English?

Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Currently our English Scholarships are being reviewed in coordination with Te Pūkenga. For now this benefit is on hold. We will post on our platforms the status of these scholarships as soon...