Study English in New Zealand!

Welcome to  WIE 
Providing a quality education that is suited to student’s learning preferences, future study, and employment needs
For several years Waikato Institute of Education (WIE) has been one of New Zealand's leading English language schools, offering quality English Courses in New Zealand. WIE is a New Zealand Government Approved Institution, and registered with the NZ Ministry of Education. Our Teacher training programs NZCLT 4-5 and English programs New Zealand Certificate of English NZCEL1-5, IELTS Preparation, General English and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

Waikato Institute of Education (WIE) is the only authorized Cambridge English, Occupational English Test (OET) and IELTS Pre-Test Examinations Centre in Waikato and Bay of Plenty, and the only testing center for TOEIC in Hamilton.

Waikato Institute of Education (WIE) is one of only a few English Language Schools to receive three types of funding for English language courses from the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). WIE receives Student Achievement Component Funding, ACE Communities funding and English for Migrants Funding.

 WIE’s New Zealand Certificates in English Language are nationally recognized qualifications for learners of English as a second language. They can be used as evidence of English ability for direct entry to further tertiary studies in New Zealand.

WIE is well situated in the beautiful river city of Hamilton, New Zealand's second-fastest growing city. With a population of close to 200,000 Hamilton provides the perfect environment for study and leisure. Hamilton is centrally located and within a short driving distance to many of New Zealand’s landmark beaches, lakes, mountains, popular tourist destinations and activities and recreational activities. 

WIE's campus is located right in heart of Hamilton CBD, just minutes’ walk to the Hamilton Transport Centre and  Hamilton City Centre with its many shops, restaurants, theatres and entertainment