Why Study/Key Benefits

• English-language development: helps international students strengthen their English skills for study, everyday communication and future career goals.

• Preparation for further study: improved English proficiency can help students prepare for study in hospitality, hotel management or other fields, subject to the entry requirements of the next programme.

• New Zealand learning environment: students can practise English while experiencing life and study in New Zealand.

• Potential pathway support: students considering a PIHMS hotel management qualification should ask the school whether their English course can support progression to that qualification and what English score is required.

Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics

PIHMS’s iPASS English programme focuses on the four core English-language skills:

• Listening: understanding spoken English in academic and everyday settings.

• Reading: developing comprehension and reading strategies.

• Writing: improving written communication.

• Speaking: building communication and spoken-English confidence.

The published learning stages are:

• B1 — General English Intermediate.

• B1+ — General English Intermediate.

• B2 — General English Upper Intermediate.

Disciplines/Specialisations

The programme specialises in general English-language development rather than a professional academic discipline.

The listed study stages are:

• General English Intermediate (CEFR B1).

• General English Intermediate (CEFR B1+).

• General English Upper Intermediate (CEFR B2).

Programme Highlights

• Three listed English micro-credential stages, from B1 to B2.

• Ten-week modules.

• iPASS online learning content that supports classroom and home study.

• A self-paced learning approach.

• Ongoing formative feedback during study.

• Development of listening, reading, writing and speaking.

• Content that may help prepare learners for IELTS, Cambridge or TOEFL, further study and employment.

• Opportunities to practise English in the PIHMS campus environment and through local activities.

Career Outcomes

PIHMS lists preparation for employment and career advancement among the programme’s intended uses.

Potential benefits include improved ability to:

• Communicate with colleagues, customers and supervisors.

• Participate in an English-speaking workplace.

• Prepare for further education or professional training.

• Develop confidence in speaking, reading and writing English.

• Prepare for an English-language test where relevant to future study or employment.

Latest Updates/Special Requirements

• The official page describes the programme as PIHMS Advanced Study System iPASS English.

• The listed course stages are B1, B1+ and B2, with 10 weeks shown for each micro-credential.

• The programme page does not provide a dated intake calendar.

• The website lists a placement test to identify the learner’s suitable starting level.

• The current published fee schedule includes tuition, course-related costs, insurance and accommodation information; applicants should request a written quote for their chosen module and dates.

• If the objective is entry into a PIHMS hospitality qualification, ask the admissions team to confirm the required English level and whether completion of an iPASS module meets that requirement.

• If the objective is to study English in New Zealand, confirm that the proposed course and study mode meet the requirements of the appropriate visa.

International Student Visa Requirements

For a student travelling to New Zealand specifically to study English full-time, the relevant visa may be the English Language Student Visa. Immigration New Zealand determines eligibility and the conditions granted.

Main requirements

• Offer of place: an offer for an English-language course from an approved education provider.

• Tuition fees: evidence that the required tuition fees have been paid or that the applicant has an acceptable arrangement to pay them.

• Living funds: evidence of sufficient funds for living costs, or an acceptable sponsor.

• Insurance: full medical and travel insurance for the duration of the stay.

• Health and character: applicants must meet the relevant health and character requirements.

• Genuine study purpose: the applicant must demonstrate a genuine reason for studying in New Zealand.

• Departure arrangements: evidence that the applicant can leave New Zealand at the end of the authorised stay.

• Under-10 applicants: a student under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and live with them unless living in an NZQA-approved hostel.