Waikato Institute of Education

Waikato Institute of Education
Level 5, 218 Anglesea Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204
3240, Hamilton
+6478382450

Opening hours

  • monday: 8:30-17h
  • tuesday: 8:30-17h, 18h-20h
  • wednesday: 8:30-17h
  • thursday: 8:30-17h, 18h-20h
  • friday: 8:30-17h

Study at one of New Zealand's premier language schools, the Waikato Institute of Education (WIE), which has been providing quality English courses since 2003. WIE is a government-approved institution registered with the New Zealand Ministry of Education.

We take pride in being an authorized testing center for Cambridge English, the Occupational English Test (OET), and an IELTS Pre-Test Centre in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. Furthermore, we are the only TOEIC testing center in the area.

Located in the beautiful river city of Hamilton, one of New Zealand's fastest-growing cities, WIE's campus is situated right in the heart of Hamilton's CBD, just steps away from the Hamilton Transport Centre and the vibrant city center, offering countless shops, restaurants, theaters, and entertainment options.

We offer a wide array of courses, including General English, IELTS preparation, OET, and Cambridge exam preparation, as well as specialized English for Business, Nursing, and Aviation. Additionally, our unique English Plus programs combine language learning with activities such as art, dance, farm experiences, horse riding, golf, rugby, and surfing.

At WIE, student wellbeing is our top priority. We provide comprehensive support, accommodation, and a variety of activities to ensure that your learning experience is both enriching and enjoyable. No matter your level of English, you'll find a friendly and supportive environment here to help you achieve your language goals.

Services

English Courses

Waikato Institute of Education: Reviews

3.8/5 (19 Reviews)
Lxna J.T Published on Google 3 months ago

Negative experience: Facility’s aren’t the best, and the rate in which they change teachers is alarming. Makes you wonder why no teachers want to stay there for long.

InsaneApologet Published on Google 5 months ago

Positive experience: Проучился в школе полный день (с 9 до 15:00) 24 недели. Плюсы: 1. Удобное расположение. Вокруг много кафе разного ценового уровня. Центр города, все дороги ведут сюда. Есть автобусная остановка прямо перед зданием. Есть центральный автовокзал менее чем в 10 минутах ходьбы 2. Учителя с разным акцентом, манерой речи, из разных стран, как носители языка, так и те, для кого английский не родной. Это помогает разнообразить языковой опыт и научиться понимать как британский и новозеландский акцент, так и эмигрантов из Индии и Китая, например. 3. С A2 меня подняли до B2 (IELTS 6,5 от IDP был успешно сдан по окончании 24 недель), при том, что за пределами школы я общался только на русском языке, так как имел удалённую работу в России. 4. Интересные активности, такие как еженедельные собрания, турниры по пинг-понгу, чаепития, походы в музеи и галереи. 5. Разнообразие студентов. Тут учатся и граждане Колумбии, и Саудовской Аравии, и Тайваня. Это делает процесс учёбы интересным. 6. Административный персонал замечательный, отзывчивый, приветливый, всегда готов помочь с разными вопросами. Минусы: 1. Мужской туалет. Он один, к нему на переменах длинные очереди. В нём постоянно пол залит с водой, так как он не предусматривает культурных особенностей почти половины студентов, являющихся мусульманами. 2.Техническое оснащение. Компьютеры в классах старые, работают медленно. На них установлено не активированное программное обеспечение, в онлайн-ресурсах нет зарегистрированных аккаунтов школы или осуществлён вход в чьи-то личные аккаунты (например несколько месяцев в классе смотрели YouTube с корейского аккаунта, меню было на корейском, у преподавателя возникали трудности с поиском нужного вспомогательного материала). 3. Низкие зарплаты. Мной был замечен массовый исход опытных учителей в последние недели моего обучения. Они открыто признавались в том, что увольнение связано с низкой зарплатой. 4. Уроки академические, направленные на зазубривание материала и подготовку к языковым экзаменам. Практических уроков или уроков в игровой форме очень мало. Активности, направленные на командную работу, не имеют смысла, так как внутри одного класса могут быть студенты очень разного уровня, с диким произношением, и общение с ними не развивает языковые способности. Напротив мне регулярно приходилось сильно упрощать свою речь, чтобы одноклассники меня понимали.

P G Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: The teacher's teaching style is very strange. There's no education. I don't know what I'm studying. It is waste of money. Teachers must be educated. He only talks about himself. I don't know what to do with education.

fishing Gomez Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Exelente

Matt C Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just got overall 8 for IELTS. Supportive environment and teachers. Recommended!

高高 Published on Google 5 years ago

Negative experience: The marketing manager LiLi is so rude and ridiculed me ''you do not know the word "complain"? your English is so poor? ' If my English is good enough why I contact your school? Having a manager quarreling with consultant, how good the school is???

Govind Swami Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice institution

miao zoe Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I study here. I feel good.welcome to visit here.The teacher is very kind and I like WIE the timetable.

Marilyn Orellana Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best school in Hamilton for learn language ☺️

Nhật Trường Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: friendly

Maureen Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Had a few private lessons with teacher Joan. She is absolutely amazing! Very good teacher, friendly personality. I learned a lot in just some hours of lessons. Big thanks to Joan! However, I dont want to rate this school with more than 3 stars because the administration of this school is really unorganized. Wrong invoice, an admin fee out of the sudden, calling/texting during my work to pay the invoice they had just send within one hour. Not much of solution seeking mentality.

Mohammed Harbain Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: That's is a good place for studying English language The staff is so friendly They have activities for each day They have trip after term I like this school & i miss everything about it.

Brigitte Nathansen Published on Google 7 years ago

Negative experience: For English speakers looking to learn a second language, look elsewhere. They only have classes suitable for absolute beginners. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR A SECOND TERM. They have a very strict no returns policy. When I signed up for a second term of German, it was too easy because it was a mixed level class and it was just a repeat of last term. I asked if it was possible to get a refund but they only offered me a credit to transfer to a different class so I transferred to a French class. I had to wait several months before a French class was scheduled due to low numbers of students. I went to the first class but unfortunately was unable to continue classes because of health reasons. Even though I provided WIE with a medical certificate they still did not offer me a refund because of their strict no returns policy. I am very disappointed with the service I have received from WIE. I paid for a service which was not up to the standard I had expected so I should have been offered a refund in the first instance. Then, due to unforseen health issues, I was unable to continue with the lessons, and I definitely should have been offered a refund then too due to exceptional circumstances. I am extremely disappointed, hurt, and I feel ripped off.

عبدالله الشريف Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was spent great time with this institute. I learnt a lot of things: language, new culture, making new friend. It was easy to make friend in Waikato institute. Teachers are very friendly, helpful. Also members of management was helpful and friendly. Students are very easy to know them. According to family smith were very friendly, helpful, respectful, respectful.

Ahmed Almuzini Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: معهد لغة انجليزية ممتاز جدا تعلم فيه ابنائي عام ٢٠١٥-٢٠١٨

meng max Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good school, easy to graduate and gain UE

Fred Lai Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely teachers! Very helpful

Martin Cao Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: 我在新西兰的学习之旅就是从这里开始的, 有很好的学习氛围, 专业的教师团队, 而且经常举行一些课余活动和旅行丰富学习生活。在这里学到了很多东西,英语从雅思4分提升到5.5. 非常有帮助的学校

Ahmed AlQassem Published on Google 8 years ago

Negative experience: Misleading pictures that do not belong to the school. I recommend anyone considering studying English in NZ to find another school with a nicer premises and facilities. لا تختار هذي المدرسة. مجرد كم غرفة في مبنى تجاري. الصور معظمها لأماكن غير المدرسة

Waikato Institute of Education
Waikato Institute of Education

Hi Ahmed, WIE posted some photos of school activities on google to share what is going on at school. You are welcome to visit us, and it should be a good chance that we can show you around our 1000㎡' campus and facilities.

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