At Maverick School we offer several types of courses to suit your needs.

General/Intensive English course

Our Intensive English course focuses on the development of spoken and written English language skills. During the course you will use speaking, listening, reading and writing to build sound knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. The course is offered at several levels – from Beginner through to Advanced. (click here to view course prices)

IELTS Preparation course

Our IELTS Preparation course aims to help you achieve a required exam score for entry into a New Zealand or international college or university. The course covers all four exam areas – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Regular test practice allows you to prepare for the exam and monitor your progress. Throughout the IELTS course you will receive plenty of individual attention from your tutors. This course has an English language entry level of intermediate and you are required to complete an entrance exam prior to acceptance. (click here to view course prices)

Business/Employment English course

Our Business/Employment English course focuses on developing language skills necessary for a workplace in an English-speaking country. You will study different aspects of business/employment English – business letter writing, answering phones, job interview, etc. (click here to view course prices). An English level of Pre-Intermediate is required for this course.

High School Preparation

Our High School Preparation course focuses on preparing international students for study in New Zealand schools. In the morning classes you will focus on Intensive English and in the afternoons you will become familiar with the language of high school subjects including: mathematics, science, geography, history. This course also encourages discussion, independent study, research skills and fostering cultural adjustment and understanding. (click here to view course prices). Students are required to have a pre-intermediate level of English for this course.

Group Tour Program

Our Group Tour Program combines English language study and sightseeing and activities. We can tailor a program to fit your wishes and requirements (click here to view course prices).

English for Working Holiday Visa holders

Every year New Zealand invites young people aged 18 to 30 from over 20 countries to come here and spend up to 12 months studying and working, experiencing life in a new country.  Young people can take short-term study courses and also work at a New Zealand company. Please see Immigration New Zealand website for more information about this program.

We offer English language training for holders of a Working Holiday Visa.

If you came to New Zealand in order to improve your language skills and gain local work experience, we can help you. We have courses with a flexible schedule that will suit your needs and prepare you for working in New Zealand. Maverick School can also assist you with finding work, internship and volunteer positions.

Please contact us for more information.

*Please note that we accept learners from beginners onwards into all courses mentioned unless it is otherwise stated.