MFH Programme Handbook 2013

YOUR PATHWAY INSTITUTE

PROGRAMME HANDBOOK

Wellington is New Zealand’s centre of government.

It is also New Zealand’s cultural and artistic capital.

“Wellington is the world’s coolest capital”

- Lonely Planet in 2010

In Wellington you’ll find an excellent quality of life.

Smart and friendly people People from Wellington are well educated and highly skilled. World ranked

universities are in the heart of the city. Thinking and achievement radiate from

here out across the country and around the globe.

Safe and compactStudents do not get lost in the crowd here. Everything that a great city has to

offer is within walking distance in Wellington and a familiar face is never far

away. We celebrate diversity and welcome international students.

Beautiful and vibrantWellington prides itself on being a city rich in culture. The air is clean and you

can see the stars at night. The sounds and smell of the fresh ocean and gardens

hang in the air.

Key facts:Population: 480,000 (70% European)

Temperature: Summer 20.3 degrees C (average maximum, February)

Winter 5.9 degrees C (average minimum, July)

Quality of Life: Ranked as New Zealand’s best place for families and

New Zealand’s greenest city

Public transport: 30% of Wellingtonians use public transport

Universities: Victoria University of Wellington and Massey University

Major in:

Applied

Business

Study with

our partner

Institute of

Technology

Outcome: To achieve Bachelor Degree which provides graduates with well-rounded inter-personal and communication skills at managerial level.

ACADEMIC PATHWAY FAST-TRACK

Build your work experience and establish your career Gain a Skilled Work Visa towards Permanent Residence in New Zealand

Employment opportunity - Graduate Job Search Visa (1 year) in New Zealand

Graduate Work Experience Visa (2 years) in New Zealand

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Part-time work up to 20 hours per week & full-time work over summer holiday period

CambridgeEnglishLevel 3

Certificate Level 4

Major in: Management

Outcome: To gain 40 credits (2) papers toward NZDB Level 6

Major in: Business, Accounting and Marketing

Outcome: To complete first half of NZDB Level 6 (6 papers)

Diplomas Level 5

Outcome: To improve English proficiency

Language entry criteria

Length

Work rights

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1.5 ~ 2 years4~6 months 9~12 months 1.5 ~ 2 years 1.5 ~ 2 years 3 semesters 9~12 months

CAE 52 or

IELTS 6.0or

TOEFL 550

Diploma Level 7

Diploma Level 6

Major in:

Hospitality or Retail

(work-based components

placement included)

Outcome: To achieve a qualification

which equips individuals

seeking senior level

management or a leadership

career in a hospitality or

retail business or department

in a large national or

international company.

Bachelor Degree Level 7

Major in:

New Zealand

Diploma in

Business

Outcome: To achieve

the most

commonly

acknowledged

business

qualification

by employers

in New

Zealand.

Career

choice 2:

Applied

Hospitality

Management

Career

choice 1:

Applied

Retail

Management

CAE 52 or

IELTS 6.0or

TOEFL 550

CAE 52 or

IELTS 6.0or

TOEFL 550

CAE 47 or

IELTS 5.5 or

TOEFL 525

CAE 47 or

IELTS 5.5 or

TOEFL 525

CAE 32 or

IELTS 3.5 or

TOEFL 425

Major in:

Strategic

Management

Outcome: To improve

skills and

knowledge and

develop the

ability to think

and manage

strategically

at managerial

level.

Entry:

Bachelor

Degree

3 to 9 months

CAE 52 or

IELTS 6.0or

TOEFL 550

Graduate Diploma Level 7

MFH’s Credentials

Global Academic Partnerships

Our quality is recognised: • Accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA 7575). MFH International Institute is rated as a Category 1 provider1. NZQA is highly confident in our educational performance. • Ministry of Education (MoE) approved signatory of the Code of Practice for pastoral care of international students. We view our students as unique individuals with varied needs and we provide our students with highly personalised care and total support. • A Trusted Partner of Immigration New Zealand (INZ). MFH meets all requirements in regards to student management, standard of documentation, record keeping and student monitoring. • Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) selected and funded educational provider. We help domestic students improve their English language, literacy and numeracy, upskill them towards employment to improve the quality of their lives in New Zealand. • Ministry of Social Development (MSD) selected and funded provider for employment training. • Public Trust (New Zealand government-owned Trust agency) approved student fee protection provider. MFH provides students and their parents with peace of mind. • Education New Zealand licensed ‘Educated in NZ’ brand provider. • Proud member of Grow Wellington (Education Wellington International).

We are honoured to be accredited and partnered with respectable professional academic bodies and universities worldwide including: • Exclusive academic collaboration with The Open Polytechnic to deliver the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management Level 7. • Academic Partnership fast-track to the Bachelor Degree of Applied Business Studies Level 7 at Whitireia New Zealand. • New Zealand Institute of Curriculum Design endorsed provider for the Diploma in Applied Retail Management Level 7. • New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM) approved provider for NZIM certificate Level 4. • Global Academic Partner in New Zealand of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI, US). We are authorised to co-deliver their programmes. Therefore our hospitality students receive dual diploma qualifications which are recognised internationally. • Approved and authorised exclusive computer-based test centre in the Wellington region for the Cambridge University ESOL Examinations: * Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE is an official alternative language proficiency test system to IELTS. It is fully accepted by NZQA and universities in New Zealand and globally). * Cambridge English: First (FCE / First Certificate English) * Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) • Approved by Governments of Saudi Arabia and Indonesia as designated English language provider in Wellington for overseas scholarship students.

1 All non-university tertiary education providers are placed into one of four Provider categories on the basis of their NZQA External Evaluation andReview (EER) results. Category 1: providers with two Highly Confident judgments from External Evaluation and Review, or Highly Confident in educational performance and Confident in capability in self-assessment. Category 1 is the highest NZQA’s rating for PTEs.

Welcome to MFH International Institute. We are pleasedto offer our carefully designed pathway programmes inorder to meet your learning needs:

7 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management Level 7

8 Diploma in Applied Retail Management Level 7

9 Diploma in Applied Hospitality Management Level 7

10 New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 6

11 MFH Diplomas Level 5

12 NZIM CLCM Certificate Level 4

13 English Programmes Level 3 Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Cambridge English: Advanced - CAE Cambridge English: First – FCE Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test – TKT Study Tour and Tailored Programmes

18 Government Funded Programmes English for Migrants Intensive Literacy and Numeracy Training For Work Industry Partnership Employment Placement Service

20 Student Life Map

21 Total Student Support and Pastoral Care

23 Contact us

Contents

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Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management - Level 7

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This programme is for individuals who want to improve their skills and knowledge and develop the ability to think and manage strategically. Upon completion, students will be able to take a long-term systemic view of organisations, analyse the strategic environment in which they operate, assess and select suitable strategic options and implement strategic change. The Open Polytechnic is the leading distance learning provider owned by the New Zealand Government. MFH International Institute has been approved by NZQA as its exclusive delivery site in Wellington. This academic arrangement has been endorsed by NZQA and Immigration New Zealand.

Students are eligible to work part-time up to 20 hours per week while studying.

After 1 year of study, students are eligible for a one-year Graduate Job Search Visa. This can be extended to a two-year Graduate Work Experience Visa (1-year study + 1-year work visa + 2-year work visa). Please refer to our pathway chart on page 4 for details.

Graduates are able to gain 50 points under the Skilled Migrant category and an extra 10 points if they work in the Wellington region.

Programme structure

Programme Outline

Study and work opportunities in New Zealand

Qualification ownership

Programme code

Credits

Subject area

Entry criteria

Duration

Fee guide

Intakes

The Open Polytechnic, New Zealand

NZQA OP7210

120 (20 credits for each paper)

Business and Management

Bachelors Degree and CAE 52 or IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 5509~12 month (full time)

71203 Business Ethics

71238 Understanding Business Environments

71338 Managing Change

71340 Strategic Management

71331 Marketing Management

71353 Project Management

NZ$17,800 per year

February, July, November

First Trimester ( 1 ) Second Trimester ( 2 )

NZQA approvedexclusive delivery sitein Wellington Region

Diploma in Applied Retail Management - Level 7

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This qualification equips individuals seeking a senior-level management or leadership career in the retail sector. The qualification is underpinned by a combination of current research and down-to-earth practical experiences. Graduates will be able to implement what they learn, monitor, measure and lead continuous improvements in the retail sector in New Zealand and internationally. Assessment tasks in this qualification are realistic and involve ‘hands on’ involvement. Graduates will be capable of managing a small or medium-sized retail business or a department in a large national or international company.

Students are eligible to work part-time up to 20 hours per week while studying.

Graduates are eligible for a one year Graduate Job Search Visa. This can be extended to a two-year Graduate Work Experience Visa. Graduates

are able to gain 50 points under the skilled migrant category.

Programme structure

Programme Outline



Programme code

Credits

Subject area

Entry criteria

Duration

Fee guide

Intakes

New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute

NZQA 1800



Equivalent Level 5 qualification and CAE 52 or IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 Up to 2 years (full time)

ARM 601 Retail Environment

ARM 602 Business Communication in Retailing

ARM 603 Customer Focus for Strategic Advantage

ARM 604 Retail Work-Based Learning Experience 1

ARM 605 Financial Planning and Information for Retail Managers

ARM 606 Business Information Systems

ARM 607 Retail Strategic Management and Sustainable Work Practices


ARM 701 Managing Retail Logistics

ARM 702 Managing and Leading People in Retailing

ARM 703 Managing Retail Operations


ARM 705 Retail Marketing

ARM 706 Retail Business Law in New Zealand


ARM 708 Applied Retail Project

NZ$16,800 per year

Flexible intake dates – please visit our website

First year (two academic trimesters) Second year (two academic trimesters, elective)

NZQA approved exclusiveacademic partner inWellington Region

Diploma in Applied Hospitality Management - Level 7

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This programme aims to equip graduates with the advanced practice-based knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to enter a manager’s role in a range of hospitality businesses or companies. Graduates will have professional-level understanding and practical experience in a range of hospitality management systems. This programme is ideal for those individuals who have introductory knowledge or experiences and aspireto embark on a career as a specialist hospitality manager in New Zealand or internationally. Graduates will be capable of managing a small or medium-sized hospitality business or a department in a large national or international company.

Students are eligible to work part-time up to 20 hours per week while studying. Graduates are eligible for a one-year Graduate Job Search Visa.

This can be extended to a two-year Graduate Work Experience Visa. Graduates are able to gain 50 points under the skilled migrant category.

Programme structure

Programme Outline



Programme code

Credits

Subject area

Entry criteria

Duration

Fee guide

Intakes

MFH International Institute (MFH)

NZQA 1800


Hospitality Management

Equivalent Level 5 qualification and CAE 52 or IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 Up to 2 years (full time)

AHM 601 The Lodging and Food Service Industry

AHM 602 Hospitality Facilities Management and Design

AHM 603 Supervision in the Hospitality Industry

AHM 604 Hospitality Work-Based Learning Experience 1

AHM 605 Managing Housekeeping Operations

AHM 606 Managing Service in Food and Beverage Operations

AHM 607 Managing Front Office Operations


AHM 701 Managing Hospitality Human Resources

AHM 702 Hospitality Sales and Marketing

AHM 703 Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting


AHM 705 Security and Loss Prevention Management

AHM 706 Convention Management and Service

AHM 707 International Hotels: Development and Management


NZ$17,800 per year


First year (two academic trimesters) Second year (two academic trimesters, elective)

MFH is proud to be the exclusive New Zealand Global Academic Partner of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). Our qualifications are internationally recognised and endorsed in the hospitality sector.

(It is under NZQA’s approval)

New Zealand Diploma in Business - Level 6

The New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 6 is the most commonly acknowledged business qualification by employers and businesses in New

Zealand. The qualification recognises the business skills, knowledge and competences required for people to undertake business operations,

planning, coordinating and supervisory roles in a workplace. Upon completing 12 papers without a study break or school holiday, students can

achieve the New Zealand Diploma in Business, Level 6 qualification within 18 months.

One advantage of our academic partnership with government-owned institutes of technology is that graduates can directly enter the final year

of a Bachelor Degree Level 7 with choices to fast-track academic achievement. Students are eligible to work part-time up to 20 hours per week

while studying. Graduates are eligible for a one-year Graduate Job Search Visa. This can be extended to a two-year Graduate Work Expereience

Visa. Graduates are able to gain 40 points under the skilled migrant category.

Programme structure

Programme Outline



Programme code

Credits

Subject area

Entry criteria

Duration

Fee guide

Intakes

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)

NZQA 9003 (MFH 601)

240 (NZQA Level 6) (20 credits per paper)


CAE 52 or IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550

up to 2 years or 18 months fast track (full time)

430 Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business

501 Accounting Practices

630 Leadership

633 Human Resource Management

642 Marketing Research

400 Accounting Principles

510 Introduction to Commercial Law

530 Organisations and Management

541 Fundamentals of Marketing

550 Business Computing

560 Business Communication 648 Marketing Planning and Control

NZ$ 15,800 per year

January, April, July, October

First year (two academic trimesters, 6 core papers) Second year (two academic trimesters, 6 elective papers)

NZQA accreditedprovider in Wellington

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MFH Diplomas - Level 5

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MFH Diploma Level 5 has a range of introductory qualifications as part of the New Zealand Diploma in Business programme. These Level

5 qualifications recognise general business skills, knowledge and competence for people to undertake business operations working under

supervision, or for students to progress to completing the New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 6.

MFH Diplomas, Level 5 provide students direct entry and/or gain up to 120 credits toward New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 6.

Students are eligible to work part-time up to 20 hours per week while studying. Graduates are able to gain 40 points under the skilled migrant

category.

MFH Diplomas consists of 6 papers per course. The selection of papers is as follows:

Programme structure

Programme Outline



Programme code

Credits

Subject area

Entry criteria

Duration

Fee guide

Intakes

MFH International Institute (MFH)

NZQA 112858 (MFH501)

NZQA 112859(MFH502)

NZQA 112860(MFH503)


Business and Management, Accounting, Marketing and Tourism

CAE 47 or IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 or equivalent

Up to 1 year (full time)






560 Business Communication

NZ$15,800 per year for 6 papers

January, April, July, October

Diploma in Business and Management (MFH 501)

Diploma in Accounting(MFH 502)

Diploma in Marketing and Tourism (MFH 503)




501 Accounting Practices





580 Principles of Tourism




NZIM Certificate in Language, Culture and Management in (CLCM) – Level 4

New Zealand Institute of Management Certificate in Language, Culture and Management integrates English language and culture with management

skills. The course is specifically designed to meet the language and cultural needs of people with English as a second language seeking work in

NZ or students wishing to move to Diploma study.

New Zealand Institute of Management Certificate in language, culture and management consists of the following papers:

NZIM CLCM Level 4 provides students direct entry and/or gain up to 40 credits toward New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 6. Students need

to study 10 more papers in order to gain the NZDB Level 6 qualification.

Graduates are able to gain 40 points under the skilled migrant category.

Programme structure

Programme Outline



Programme code

Credits

Subject area

Entry criteria

Duration

Fee guide

Intakes

New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM)

MFH 401

60 (NZQA Level 4)

English Language and Management

CAE 47 or IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 525

Up to 6 months (full time)

880 Language and Culture – Part 2 of 2

805 Introduction to Management

812 Workplace Communication

880 Language and Culture – Part 1 of 2

802 Introduction to Marketing

803 Human Resources I: People at Work

NZ$7,700


First trimester Second trimester

NZQA accredited providerin Wellington Region

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English Programmes - Level 3

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Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)


Programme code

Credits

Subject area

Entry criteria

Duration

Fee guide

Intakes

MFH International Institute

MFH 301 (NZQA Level 3)

High-Elementary (IELTS 3.5) to Advanced Level ( > CAE 58 or IELTS 6.5)

from 2 weeks to 50 weeks

Entry placement test

From 12.5 to 25 hours per week (full/part time)

NZ$345 per week

Every Monday

Basic User Independent User Proficient User

A2 - Waystage

Can understand the mainpoints of standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technicaldiscussions in his/her field ofspecialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible possiblewithout strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and independent disadvantages of various options.

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spon-taneously without obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social,academic and profes-sional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.

Can understand sentences and frequently used expres-sions related to areas of most immediate relevance(e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can commu-nicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of informa-tion on familiar and routine matters.

B1 - Threshold B2 - VantageC1 - Effective

Operational Proficiency

CAE N/A 32 36 41 47 52 58 67 74FCE Level B1 Grade C Grade B Grade A

IELTS 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5TOEFL 425 450 475 500 525 550 575 600 625

Study Length

Average expected student progress at MFH * (weeks)

8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12*Progress guide: MFH sets up an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for every student. Students are guided to maximise their progress and academic achievement according to their ILPs.

CEFRLevel B1 (CAE 32–44)

Independent UserLevel B2 (CAE 45–59)

Independent UserLevel C1 (CAE 60–74)

Grade CProficient User

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)A badge of excellence

Cambridge English CAE Test Centre in Wellington region:

Why Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE):

Exam format at a glance:

Paper Content Marks(% of total) Purpose

Reading(1 hour 15 minutes)

Writing(1 hour 30 minutes)

Use of English(1 hour)

Listening(about 40 minutes)

Speaking(15 minutes per pair of candidates)

4 parts /34 questions

2 parts



4 parts /

Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines.

You create two different pieces of writing, such as articles, essays, letters, proposals, reports and reviews.

Tests your use of English with different types of exercises that show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary.

Tests your ability to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as interviews, radio broadcasts, presentations, talks and everyday conversations.

Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face situations. You will take the Speaking test with another candidate.

20%

20%

20%

20%

20%

CAE is an English proficiency test system developed by the Cambridge University English Examinations Centre. It is approved and endorsed by NZQA and universities in New Zealand and globally.The demand for high-level English language skills is increasing all around the world. Passing Cambridge CAE shows that you are a high achiever. The test is computer-based.

CAE is targeted at Level C1 – Proficient User of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the internationally accepted system for describing language ability needed for most academic purposes.

• Fully accepted by NZQA and universities in New Zealand for all levels of studies (alternative to IELTS)• Accepted globally as proof of high achievement: more than 3,000 educational institutions, businesses and govern-ment departments around the world accept Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) as proof of high-level achievement.• A certificate with endless opportunities: CAE helps you develop the language skills you need for success, and can be used for your university and student visa applications worldwide.• It provides high-level English skills for academic and professional success: preparing for Cambridge English: Ad-vanced (CAE) helps learners develop the skills to make the most of studying, working and living in English-speaking countries.

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Cambridge English: First (FCE)

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Ready for success in the real world

Cambridge English FCE Test Centre in Wellington region:

Why Cambridge English: First (FCE):


Paper Content Marks(% of total) Purpose

Reading(1 hour)

Writing(1 hour 20 minutes)

Use of English(45 minutes)

Listening(about 40 minutes)

Speaking(14 minutes per pair of candidates)


2 parts



4 parts /

Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text,such as fiction, newspapers and magazines.

Requires you to be able to produce two different pieces ofwriting, such as letters, reports, reviews and short stories.

Tests your use of English with tasks that show how wellyou can control your grammar and vocabulary.

Requires you to be able to follow and understand a rangeof spoken materials, such as news programmes,presentations and everyday conversations.

Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face situations. You will take the speaking test with one or two other candidates.

20%

20%

20%

20%

20%

FCE is an English proficiency test system developed by the Cambridge University English Examinations Centre. It is fully recognised by NZQA.

Cambridge English: First, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE), is an upper-intermediate level qualification. It proves you can use everyday written and spoken English for work or study purposes.

“I am working in an international environment which requires me to continuously improve my English. After the exam I got the motivation to study more English and then decided to enrol in an MBA conducted in English. The certificate helped me to complete my enrolment procedures as a proof of my English level.” Phan Hoang Hoa Cambridge English: First candidate

Cambridge English: First (FCE) is targeted at Level B2 – Independent User of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the internationally accepted system for describing language ability.

• Show you’re ready for success in the real world• Gain real-life English skills for work and study• Take a high-quality test that is fair to everyone• Take pride in a certificate that is accepted globally

Cambridge English - Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)A qualification leading to ESL career opportunities.

Cambridge English TKT Test Centre in Wellington region:

Why TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test):


Paper Content Purpose

The terms and concepts of English language teaching(1 hour 20 minutes)

Plan a lesson(1 hour 20 minutes)

Classroom management(1 hour 20 minutes)

Specialist modulesKnowledge about language(1 hour 20 minutes)

Specialist modulesContent and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)(1 hour 20 minutes)

Specialist modulesYoung Learners(1 hour 20 minutes)

80 questions

80 questions

80 questions

80 questions

80 questions

80 questions

• describing language and language skills (40 questions)• background to language learning (15 questions)• background to language teaching (25 questions)

• planning and preparing a lesson or a sequence of lessons (40 questions)• selection and use of resources (40 questions)

• teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroom (40 questions)• classroom management (40 questions)

• lexis• phonology• grammar• discourse

• knowledge of the principles of CLIL• lesson preparation in a CLIL context• lesson delivery• assessment

• learning and development• planning lessons• teaching strategies• classroom-based assessment

TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) will help you to teach English to schoolchildren and adult learners at home or around the world. Use TKT to increase your confidence as a teacher and improve your job prospects.

“Taking TKT was a positive experience. It offers a great opportunity for teachers to qualify for an internationally rec-ognised award without having to spend a lot of money or travel abroad.” Lorena Ariaga, English Teacher, Ecuador

You will receive a certificate for each module taken 2 to 4 weeks after exam. The results are from Band 1 to Band 4.The Band 4 demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge of the TKT Modules.

• Improve your ESL career opportunities• Begin a journey toward other ESL teaching qualifications• Get a Cambridge English teaching qualification

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Study Tour and Tailored Programmes

Tailored Programmes:

We combine specific goal-oriented English tuition and a fun cultural travel experience. These tours are perfect for high school students over the school holiday period. The learning goals of each study tour are carefully designed to meet the interests of the group.

Study tours emphasise experiential learning and offer cultural and recreational activities. Each year, we have groups enjoy the local cuisine, socialise freely, and make use of the local recreational and cultural resources of the areas that they visit in Wellington and New Zealand. The tours are specifically designed for 2 to 4 weeks.

If you desire a unique English language learning opportunity to meet your special needs or interests, we can arrange for a teacher to underake one-to-one or small-group lessons. The nature of these programmes is flexible.

You can take lessons at a time that suits you and follow a curriculum designed specially for your study goals. You will enjoy personal attenion and the flexibility to create your own programme and schedule.

• learn in fun and interactive English classes

• visit popular historical sites

• visit schools, universities and meet with Kiwi students

• stay with a homestay family and share in family life in New Zealand

• enjoy many exciting interactive outdoor activities

The groups will have the opportunity to:

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Government Funded Programmes

MFH has been a New Zealand Government Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) approved and funded education provider since 2005.

English for Migrants (EFM)

Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN)

As an authorised EFM center, we welcome migrant students all year around and help improve their language skills. Our friendly learning environment provides migrant students with an immediate opportunity to mingle with other students. Students enjoy learning and sharing information with each other.

Alongside the English for Migrants programme, MFH also provides a wide range of services to help migrant students to:

Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) is one of the New Zealand Government’s long-term labour development stra-tegic focuses. ILN targets stronger literacy and numeracy learning gains through an appropriate structured delivery with strong community links.

The required key elements are: • Intensive learning that consists of 100 hours of direct delivery of literacy and numeracy learning within a 20 week period. • Quality learning opportunities that: * have clearly articulated literacy and numeracy outcomes * have before and after measures of learning gain * are based around the learning progressions * are delivered by appropriately qualified staff • Strong community links

We use flexible delivery methods in order to meet the individual needs of employers and participants. It includes one-to-one needs analysis and management, pair practice, group sessions, classes and workshops and guest (employer) speakers according to the plan for the group. The methods give learners sufficient individual attention. They also encourage learners to build confidence step by step.

The outcome is to improve literacy and numeracy skills against the TEC and NZQA Learning Progression.The pre-employment, job placement and work support service are the bonus values of the programme. We have met the target of: • Over 90% learners have completed the programme • 100% Individual Learning Plans were developed and followed • Over 30% of the group received part/full time employment assistance • 100% ongoing support

• Improve their English language and literacy proficiency with self confidence

• Obtain New Zealand employment awareness, skills and knowledge

• Pursue further training for employment opportunities

• Provide a foot in the door to career development in NZ

• Gain study skills and pathways to appropriate credentials at other institutes

• Better integrate themselves and their families into NZ culture and society

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Training For WorkIndustry Partnership – Skills for IndustryEmployment Placement ServiceWe work with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) – Work and Income to deliver Industry Partnership and Training For Work and Employment Placement Service programmes. These programmes aim to provide local em-ployers with potential employees that are specifically trained to their entry-level and middle-level requirements. The programme aims to enable Work and Income clients to begin and develop a career, allowing clients to become valued employees within the workplace and the industry.

Our programme consists of carefully selected content appropriate for the level of the target group, while maintain-ing a flexible design that meets individual learning needs through skills development and supportive workplace practices. It is designed to supply skills required by the industry through our responsive education and training system. It assists students with communication strategies, job search, interview, employment, keyboard and office skills.

We develop in consultation with businesses in the hospitality and retail industries:

Each programme contains training and job placement followed with in-work support:

We aim to provide suitable employees with the skills required by employers and industries. The course covers pre-employment matters, communication skills, workplace context and specific employer’s required skills.

We aim to recruit learners with relevant industry background when possible. We match their skills and experience with potential employers. The employers are fully involved in the selection and recruitment process. They are invited to meet with participants during the training process. The employers select participants for job interviews according to their employment requirements. We assist employers to find and train suitable participants.

Assessment processMFH has a formal assessment system that is complemented by an Individual Learning Plan for each student. The skills and knowledge gained are measured and reported at the completion of learning through a formal assessment system.

To provide short-term employment-focused training courses that will help clients to acquire the tailored skills they need to meet the demand of the local labour markets

Hospitality course (a range of tasks required in hotels and hospitality outlets)Retail and customer service course (a range of tasks required in supermarkets and retail outlets)

Programmes Target

Stage 1:

Stage 2:

Stage 3:

Individualised training (pre-assessment, selection, targeted training)

Job placement

In-work support (career support, planning,communication with employers and coaching)

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Student Life Map

As an MFH student you will not just enrol in a class, but be part of our complete package that works to build your future. Our dedicated staff provide clear guidance on every step of your life in New Zealand. We are committed to helping you focus on your study and learning goals.

Pre-arrival to MFH

First day at MFH

Learning Progression at MFH

Course completion and graduation

• Evaluate your application and issue an Offer of place and invoice• Confirm with Immigration NZ regarding visa approval• Send you the pre-departure information • Set up an individual student file• Arrange insurance• Confirm homestay, airport pick-up• Wellington airport pick-up

• Give orientation and explain policies• Issue an enrolment pack• Give tours and introductions to the dedicated student advisor• Provide relevant assistance and training• Confirm class arrangement• Update student account information• Open bank account and mobile SIM card

• Create an Individual Learning Plan (ILP)• Review learning progress and student feedback• Follow up orientation (school policies, progress, homestay and pastoral care)• Provide job assistance for eligible students• Monitor student attendance• Monitor student academic performance according to ILP• Inform student of performance and results• Record student performance and achievements in the student database• Follow up with student surveys

• Graduation ceremony and celebration• Issue leaving report or qualification certificate• Register diploma result with NZQA and apply for qualification certificate• Ongoing contact with students

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Total Student Support and Pastoral Care

Signatory of The Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students

Immigration and Student visa

Medical and travel insurance

Accommodation/Flatting or Homestay

Student attendance requirements

As a signatory, MFH has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Ministry of Education. http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

Information relating to the enrolment agreement, application form, Public Trust student fee protection, student code of conduct, withdrawal and refund policy, complaint procedure, academic standards and related-policies are pub-lished in our student handbook and on our website: http://www.mfh.ac.nz/Enrolment-information.html

Feel free to contact us if you are unsure about your Student Visa arrangement. We can provide you accurate informa-tion and assist you to meet visa requirements.

International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. MFH can recommend the most suitable plan for you.

A homestay is a great way to experience the New Zealand lifestyle and to improve your English. Students live with New Zealanders in their home and have their own furnished room. MFH will carefully choose a homestay that can provide you with a happy, safe and positive environment for studying.

Most students choose to live independently after they settle down in Wellington.You can rent an apartment or share a house with friends or fellow students. Theaverage living cost (including accommodation) is $200 ~ 300 per week. MFH pro-vides current information sources to help you select accommodation. Visit our website for information on homestay options.

To meet pastoral care and Immigration Visa requirements, all students should attend 100% of their classes at MFH and to take responsibilities for their own academic progress. MFH school attendance, classroom policies and disci-plinary procedures apply, including the use of our fingerprint attendance system.

Cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS)

Prior learning

MFH has the most advanced cloud-based Learning Management System in place. This is used for student manage-ment, learning management, record keeping, online learning support, learning resources and day-to-day communi-cation channels.

MFH recognises prior learning and relevant experience. If you have previous work or NZQA-accredited academic experience for study done at another tertiary institution, talk to us about the possibility of crediting it towards your studies at MFH. This can save you time if you are qualified with relevant skills.

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The MFH academic skills programme aims to equip learners, particularly new students, with the necessary knowl-edge and skills required for business study. It lays a strong foundation for learners to achieve their academic goals.

We also provide a range of servies to our students:

In Wellington you’ll find:

It is important for our students to have access to course textbooks and relevant reference books. All Diploma stu-dents must use each course’s prescribed textbook while studying at MFH. MFH uses a textbook recycle plan, which means that students no longer need to buy each textbook. At the end of each course the textbook is returned for the use of the next group. Our textbook recycle plan makes it easier for you to achieve your academic goals.

MFH provides a job assistance service to students who are eligible to undertake part-time employment in New Zea-land and who meet our student profile requirement. Students must have a valid permit from New Zealand Immigra-tion to work. Our Career Advisor assists students with CV writing, job skills training and interview arrangements.

Student one-stop service Center

Access to learning resources

Student activities and trips

• School/university placement in NZ and US• Flight ticketing and travel package• Money exchange (CHN)• Referral incentive scheme• Phone calling card and bus pass and more

• New Zealand’s best arts and entertainment• Exciting festivals and sporting events• A café on every corner• Beautiful beaches and nature• Plenty of fun things to see and do

Students have access to internet, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning facilities and comprehensive learning resources. These resources are designed to meet your learning needs.

Wellington is a city with a heart. It is a fascinating place to live, study, work and play. Our student activities and trips will give you more opportunity to enjoy what this great city has to offer.

Academic skills workshop and learning support programme

Textbook recycle plan

Job assistance

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How to find us

Address:Levels 3,4 & 6

Grand Central Tower,

76 ~ 86 Manners Street,

Wellington CBD 6011,

NEW ZEALAND

Postal address:PO Box 24248,

Wellington 6011,

NEW ZEALAND

Telephone:+644-801 9180

Fax:+644-801 9181

Email:[email protected]

Website:www.MFH.ac.nz

MFH International Institute

Documents

MFH Programme Handbook 2013