SIT Zero Fees English Scholarship

Study English at SIT with zero tuition fees and take a smarter pathway into your future studies in New Zealand. Material costs are payable by the student.

The SIT Zero Fees English Scholarship allows international students to begin with an approved English language programme, then apply their tuition bond toward a mainstream qualification of at least one year when entry requirements are met.

With multiple start dates and recognised English programmes at Levels 3, 4, and 5, this scholarship is an ideal way to improve your English, prepare for further study, and move forward without paying twice for your education.

English Language Training Schemes Offered

New Zealand Certificate in English Language

Level 3/Level 4/Level 5

  • 17 weeks for $6,000
New Zealand Certificate in English Language Applied Level 3 Academic Level 4 Academic Level 5
Duration 17 weeks full time 17 weeks full time 17 weeks full time
Intake Dates July, February, June July, November May, August, November
Course Fees $6,000 $6,000 $6,000

General English plus Examination Preparation (Training Scheme)

General English
Duration 26 weeks full time
Intake Dates Starts every Monday
Course Fees $9,520

If the student is unable to meet the required level of English, they may then enrol for further General English (minimum 12 weeks) at $330 per week (plus $20 per week for insurance) or the New Zealand Certificate in English Language.  However further enrolment will not eligible for the Zero Fees Scholarship and the fees/bond paid will not be credited into the mainstream programme.

How the bond works

Follow these steps to understand how your English language tuition bond is applied.

1. Pay the bond

Pay the tuition fee upfront (bond) for the introductory English language programme.

2. Meet requirements

Meet the English entry requirements and receive a Conditional Offer of Place into a mainstream programme (minimum one year full-time).

3. Bond credited

Meet the English entry requirements and receive a Conditional Offer of Place into a mainstream programme (minimum one year full-time).

4. Pay remaining fees

Pay the remaining tuition fee balance and any applicable resource fee.

Need more time?

If you haven't yet met the English entry requirement, you can apply in writing to hold your bond for up to one year. The bond can only be applied to the mainstream programme for which you've received a Conditional Offer of Place.

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