Your success

You rarely make progress by standing idly on the sidelines, hoping and waiting on your future. You achieve success by implementing your ideas. We support your steps in putting your ideas into action. Challenge what your future holds with Sheffield College of Studies.

In early 2002, 14 students from Taiwan, Korea and Japan formed Sheffield’s first intake to deliver General English courses only. Today, Sheffield College boasts enrolment of  more than 200 students, who come from various countries and across continents.

The mission of Sheffield College is to offer educational programmes which prepare students for full participation in the rapidly changing environment of international employment and education. We are proud of achievements with students, who while in New Zealand, have access to the Diploma in Business training facilities in Auckland.

Our range of courses will help you to find the best route to your personal goals. We work hard to make Sheffield the college where you can meet and make friends with students many other countries, a place where you have opportunities to become integrated into a community of welcoming New Zealanders in a friendly educational atmosphere.

Your diverse experience

It is well-known that learning another language in its native setting rapidly accelerates your progress. Enrich your education while you relax an explore New Zealand’s natural scenery, or enjoy entertainment in Auckland from just a step out of the classroom. Study at Sheffield College of Studies and experience a diverse community with the many possibilities it presidents.

Location

The Sheffield campus is ideally located in the heart of downtown Auckland close to the shopping and entertainment areas. There is excellent access to all public transport networks including buses, trains and ferries. Reasonably priced café bars, restaurants, movie theatre and every type of shopping imaginable are to be found within just one or two minutes walk of the school.

Nationality Balance

We aim to have a balance of nationalities from around the world with English being the common language. We maintain and encourage a “Speak English Only” polish. The number of students per class is kept to a maximum of 15 to ensure so that students receive sufficient individual attention for their learning needs. The aim is to promote maximum student talking time. Pair work and group work is encouraged as much as possible in the classroom.