Learn English at SIT

English Language Institute fees for international students are extremely competitively priced.

SIT offers General English, for $320.00 per week, or you can take advantage of our generous 26 Week English Scholarship for students wishing to go onto mainstream programmes at SIT. Permanent Residents can apply for 19 weeks of English tuition for just $331.50 - this includes a student ID card.

Medical and Travel Insurance is a compulsory requirement for international students. SIT arranges insurance for you during your time here. This is at a rate of NZ$300 per 26 weeks.

Take advantage of our flexible intakes. We accept students almost every week.  You can begin your course on any week in the year except during SIT holidays.

You can start your course on almost any week you choose, excluding SIT holidays.  Placement testing occurs on a Tuesday to ensure you are put into the class that best suits your learning needs.  The placement test is free.

Complete SIT's International Application form and send it to us with the required documents.

Classes run for 20 hours per week plus 5 hours of self-study. 

Monday to Friday
9.00am to 12.00noon and 1.00pm to 3.00pm

SIT follows the internationally-recognised University of Cambridge curriculum for English as a Second Language.  Accepted around the world, the Cambridge curriculum will help you learn the English language in an exciting and robust way.  The curriculum is well-resourced and will guide your learning with a focus on Academic English.

You will be carefully assessed on entry and throughout the course.  Progress tests occur at several stages throughout the year.  These provide you with an opportunity to move to higher level classes when appropriate, or progress to your chosen mainstream course.

To enter most mainstream programmes at SIT, you do not need to sit IELTS.  You can sit our internal English proficiency test instead.  This test occurs at several stages throughout the year. 

Students wishing to apply for the Bachelor of Nursing and Diploma in Enrolled Nursing programmes must show IELTS scores of 6.5 across all bands.  This is a New Zealand Nursing Council requirement. 

If you study English with us, you can live with a local family for at least the first six weeks.  This helps you practice your English in everyday contexts and achieve your proficiency goals faster.  It also gives you a unique opportunity to learn more about New Zealand culture.