Hiroko Yakuwa from Japan - Teacher for 30 years)

Everybody, come to ETC and enjoy learning English
I was so happy that I could learn English at ETC. Before I came here, I had been told to get six points in the IELTS test so I could be accepted as a full time student at Bible College. I didn't know what the IELTS test was like, and I went to British Council in Osaka where I like to get the materials for the IELTS test. I realised how far it was that I could score 6 points in the test. I almost felt like giving up to sit for the test. Then I felt a faint voice whispering, "Don't abandon your desire before trying to challenge".
To tell the truth, it shocked me to know that I had to admit that my English is insufficient though I taught English to junior high students privately for thirty years. My teaching method of English was based on basic grammar, reading and composition.
ETC is much better in every aspect such as the staff, teaching methods and student's motivations than I expected. 'Seeing is believing'. My teacher, Marie, seems to be a tutor by nature. she knows each of us well, and spares no effort to bring our potential abilities out. I realised that all the staff are well qualified and can give each of us how to overcome our weak points. The principal, John seems to be thinking of the students and his staff all the time. I want to emphasize that anyone surely makes dramatic progress in English as long as a person has a will to follow what teachers say. I am an eye-witness for it. 'Seeing is believing". I can learn many things from ETC, and I feel happy with the thought that I could take the IELTS test with less anxiety. The students here are all polite and eartnest in learn English. It's easy for us to make friends from different countries at ETC. Whenever we meet, we say "Hello or Hi" and we exchange useful information each other. I strongly recommend you to come to ETC if you are wavering where to go to learn English. I'm sixty years old, but my mental age is the same with the students in their late teens or early twenties. Hiroko

Zahraa from Iraq


Studying in New Zealand at ETC Learning Centre was highly beneficial. They not only taught me proper English grammar, but I also learnt about multicultural diversity. Asian, Arabic, Pacific Island, Maori and Kiwi cultures. My friends tell me I am more open minded and flexible in character.

The food in New Zealand is healthy. There is lots of variety, for example I can choose from many different kinds of milk, low fat, trim, homogenised, normal and full cream.

Marveys AJOMI from Indonesia

I've really enjoyed myself in New Zealand, especially in Palmerston North.

I like the country because it has beautiful nature and I had such a wonderful experience. Also one thing I won't forget about ETC is the good teacher, perfect education and lovely atmosphere which helped me adapt quickly to the Kiwi lifestyle.
So I suggest if international students want to attend language schools ETC is one of the best language schools in New Zealand so its not a mistake if you attend ETC.

Qiang CHEN from China

New Zealand is a fascinating place.  Everything here is so different from China.  I live in Palmerston North which is a small city.  I have been here for almost two months and so far I am having a fantastic time.
Palmerston North has the friendliest people and good food. We had a cooking course in language school and our teacher taught us how to make some western food called ‘potato bake’.  This dish has few ingredients but I think it is very delicious and interesting because I haven't eaten much western food in China.
This is a very interesting city and I love my new school.

Kodai from Japan

This memory is a local story.  I’ve been staying here in Palmerston North for about 3 weeks.  I’m enjoying “Palmy” life so much.  Everywhere and everything is so fresh in my mind.

One day I went shopping in town to buy warm shoes with my host mother. We went to a souvenir shop.  There were so many sheepskin shoes in that shop. My host mother said, “If you put on these shoes in winter, your feet will stay warm.” My legs get so cold because of my disability, being in a wheelchair.The shop staff asked me “What kind of shoes do you need? If you want, I’ll make them specially for you.”  I thought “Wow, what an amazing New Zealand”. In my home country of Japan I have never heard of such a shop. The shop staff worried about my legs and I’m very thankful to him.
Now I always put on my special sheepskin shoes everyday, wearing them everywhere.

Krisade Techamanoon from Thailand

I studied at ETC, New Zealand. I loved it there because ETC's teachers are very kind and teach well. They are interested in the student's problems. I liked horse riding and going to see the snow on the mountain.

Chutpon PRASITDUMRONG from Thailand

I like canoeing. I went canoeing with my teacher and classmates from ETC Learning Centre.  I was very happy when I saw the river, ducks and canoes surrounded by lots of trees and people.  I enjoyed myself very much canoeing in the river with everyone, it was fun.