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	Students are interviewed and tested on their arrival, and allocated to a class that corresponds to their test result and level of English. There are 4 main levels of English at Sheffield , beginner/elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper intermediate/advanced. Every 6 weeks, students are re-tested, and if they reach the required standard, they are able to progress to the next level. Between tests, students who wish to be promoted can complete a challenge assessment to ascertain if they are able to go up a level.

General English Courses

With communication, travel and business becoming increasingly international, one language is needed to bridge the gap between different countries and languages. English is the language that is the key to unlocking global opportunities. People these days need to be able to communicate with fluency and accuracy in everyday situations.The Teaching Methodology at Sheffield is skills-based. This means that we teach the 4 macro-skills of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Each macro skill is divided into sub-skills; for example, Speaking is divided into pronunciation, rhythm, stress and situational and functional conversation techniques, etc. Vocabulary, structure development and grammar are taught across all the skills. The teaching approach at Sheffield is communicative and eclectic. Students are encouraged to become actively involved in using English at all times to communicate with their classmates and teachers in practical situations. Pair work and group work is promoted as a basis for oral fluency and confidence.

Course length 2 weeks to 48 weeks.
Classes are organised into 12 weeks modules

Premier Standard General English Course(20hours per week)
Course content	A communicative course in general English, covering the skills of speaking, listening, reading and Grammar.
Course start dates	Every Monday (except public holidays) .
Course Period	2~48weeks
Time Schedule	Morning Class: 9.00am-12.00pm (3 hours tutored lessons) Evening Class: 5.30pm-8.30pm (3 hours tutored lessons) *This course includes 1 hour of self-study a day (15 hours per week tutored lessons + 5 hours per week self-study)
Levels	Beginner & Elementary / Pre-Intermediate / Intermediate & Upper-Intermediate
class size	Maximum 10 students
Entry Requirements	-18 years of age or over for International students and 16 years of age or over for NZ residents -International students who hold the relevant visas or permits from New Zealand Immigration Service
Premier Intensive General English Course (25 hours per week)
Course content	The course concentrates on the four sills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and grammar ? vocabulary development, pronunciation, fluency practice, conversation skills and practice extension of exam topics, grammar based conversation.
Course start dates	Every Monday (except public holidays).
Period	2~48 weeks
Time Schedule	9.00am-3.00pm ( Lunch time: 12.00pm-1.00pm)
Levels	Beginner & Elementary / Pre-Intermediate / Intermediate
Class size	Maximum 10 students
Entry Requirements	-18 years of age or over for International students and 16 years of age or over for NZ residents -International students who hold the relevant visas or permits from New Zealand Immigration Service

Academic IELTS Courses

Premier Standard IELTS English Course(20hours per week)
Course content	The course follows the format of the exam (listening, speaking, reading and writing), with emphasis on skills required for writing analytical essays, describing figures and graphs, reading academic texts for general meaning and specific information, asking questions and participating in discussions, and presenting organized, developed answers to questions.
Course start dates	Every Monday (except public holidays) .
Course Period	2~24weeks
Time Schedule	Morning Class: 9.00am-12.00pm (3 hours tutored lessons) Evening Class: 5.30pm-8.30pm (3 hours tutored lessons) *This course includes 1 hour of self-study a day (15 hours per week tutored lessons + 5 hours per week self-study)
Levels	Beginner & Elementary / Pre-Intermediate / Intermediate & Upper-Intermediate
class size	Maximum 15 students
Entry Requirements	-18 years of age or over for International students and 16 years of age or over for NZ residents -International students who hold the relevant visas or permits from New Zealand Immigration Service -A level of English equivalent to IELTS (General or Academic) band score 5.0, or Intermediate or above, or a pass in our entry test
Premier Intensive IELTS Course (25 hours per week)
Course content	The content is the same as Premier Standard IELTS Course, plus focus on speaking in the afternoon class
Course start dates	Every Monday (except public holidays).
Period	2~24 weeks
Time Schedule	9.00am-3.00pm ( Lunch time: 12.00pm-1.00pm)
Class size	Maximum 15 students
Entry Requirements	-18 years of age or over for International students and 16 years of age or over for NZ residents -International students who hold the relevant visas or permits from New Zealand Immigration Service -A level of English equivalent to IELTS (General or Academic) band score 5.0, or Intermediate or above, or a pass in our entry test

1. English Skills

Develops reading, writing and listening skills, with an emphasis on grammar and accuracy. Uses a variety of classroom-based learning situations. Develops listening and speaking skills, including pronunciation, with an emphasis on fluency and the use of practical spoken English. English through Media (TV, newspapers, magazines, radio); English through Music.

2. Conversation

Focuses on oral communication. Students practice speaking English through debates, discussions on contemporary issues, class presentations, telephone conversations, interviews, and real life dialogues.

Full-time: 25 hours per week
Part-time: 15 hours per week

Morning Class/Afternoon Class
All courses begin every Monday (except public holiday).

GST

(New Zealand government imposed goods and services tax of 12.5%).
All tuition fees for classes.
The use of supplementary texts and learning equipment used in your course.
Access to all school facilities and equipment during school hours or by arrangement with the tutor in charge after class hours.
Processing, recording and reporting of assessment results and personal data.
Unlimited free internet access.

Expenses

Not Included in your Course Fees:(called personal expenses)
Optional activities after class hours.
These will be offered on a weekly basis and will consist of similar activities and costing as listed.
(Note costing may be subject to change)

Local bus ride $2 - $5.00
A swim at the local pool $3.75
A movie $10.00
The zoo $12.00
Rainbow's End Amusement Park $20.00
Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium $22-26
Auckland Museum $5.00
Rent roller blades $7/hour
Play golf $20.00
Auckland Art Gallery FREE
Boat trip on the harbour $20.00
Top of the Sky Tower $15.00
Maritime Museum (including sail) $12.00
Hire a car from $39/day

HOLIDAYS

Generally all the courses in the Sheffield school programmes do not include holidays. However, if you study for 12 weeks or less, you may take up to 2 weeks of holiday, as long as you give our office at least one week's notice of your intention to take a holiday. Holidays must be taken as whole-week blocks. We will extend your course to make allowance for the holidays taken. . For Courses of 12 to 48 weeks, holidays are only given during specified dates i.e. public holidays or term breaks. If you take a holiday for personal reasons during the course, there will be no further extension of course.