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ICL Education Group

Haere Mai, Welcome to ICL Education Group

We believe in success. Whether you are studying Business, Informatics, Early Childhood Education, or English, we are committed to your success. Our students pass; our students get jobs; our students progress to higher education; and very importantly, our students enjoy their time at ICL Graduate Business School, Auckland English Academy and Bridge International College.

Education changes as fast as the world does, and when you select your study destination, it is important to find innovation as well as a tradition of quality. In New Zealand, you will find both an excellent, British-based academic heritage, with universities over 100 years old, and a dynamic, modern education system constantly adapting to the changes and growth in our multicultural society. At ICL, within this traditional yet dynamic environment, we offer the perfect combination of private-sector service standards and the academic guarantee of qualifications owned or approved by the New Zealand Government.

Our mission is to assist you in developing learner autonomy. At ICL, you have the opportunity to take charge of your education. Your teachers will guide you with enthusiasm and professional skills towards your learning objectives. However, it is important that you do the work, both in class and through self-study. Imagine your teacher as the conductor and your class as the orchestra. The conductor directs you, but it is you and your classmates who make the music!

ICL Education Group is a unique international education provider incorporating language schools founded over thirty years ago, and a graduate business school providing programmes up to Master’s level, including the only Master of Business Informatics in New Zealand. The schools are mostly comprised of international students from over 30 different countries. ICL graduates have guaranteed pathways to universities in New Zealand and Australia with credit transfer, and most qualify for a study-to-work visa and points for subsequent migration.

ICL Education Group

Quality Assurance

All our schools are Category 1 approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), meaning that NZQA is confident in the educational performance of our schools. To become a member, schools are audited to strict criteria which must be met above and beyond NZQA requirements. Being recognised as a member signifies quality standards across staff qualifications, curriculum and assessment, facilities, student support, student recruitment and management.

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority ensures that New Zealand qualifications are valued as credible and robust, both nationally and internationally.

    NZQA is accountable for:

    • Managing the New Zealand Qualifications Framework,
    • Administering the secondary school assessment system,
    • Independent quality assurance of non-university education providers,
    • Qualifications recognition,
    • The standard setting for some specified unit standards and
    • The development of qualifications in specific fields.

All our English schools are members of English New Zealand, an organisation that represents an exclusive group of New Zealand’s most favourable English Schools. There are currently 15 top English language schools in New Zealand, including Auckland English Academy and Bridge International College, which are represented by English New Zealand.

Our Motto

“Praesens Praecello,” Our Latin motto, means “Through determination, I excel.” ICL is committed to academic excellence and we expect our students to share this commitment.

Our Mission

To help learners achieve their educational goals and develop learner autonomy by providing high-quality educational programmes within a motivating, guided and healthy learning environment.

Values Statement

ICL will:

  •  Deliver quality programmes through a commitment to academic excellence;
  •  With the integrity of moral principles and professional standards;
  •  Acting with collegiality, respecting staff, students and other stakeholders;
  •  Reacting with versatility and accommodation to stakeholders’ service requests and
  •  With a view to providing sustainability and a return on investment to its shareholders.

Quality

ICL will commit itself to academic excellence in all its programmes. The school will aim to deliver quality education, focused on the pursuit of learner autonomy, through the selection of highly-trained, motivating professionals and first-class learning resources.

Integrity

ICL will ensure that all College staff operate with integrity of moral principles and the highest standards of professional ethics concerning programme delivery, assessment and appeal.

Collegiality

ICL will ensure that students, staff and other stakeholders are treated with respect, honour and equality, within the principles of natural justice and the context of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Versatility

ICL will operate within a stable financial environment by increasing the shareholders’ return on investment so that continued reinvestment is enabled and the College’s position in the marketplace is secured.

Sustainability

ICL will operate within a stable financial environment by increasing the shareholders’ return on investment, so that continued reinvestment is enabled and the College’s position in the marketplace is secured.

Chairman

Ewen Mackenzie-Bowie

Message from the Chairman

Welcome to ICL Education Group, where you will receive a quality education within a motivating, guided and healthy learning environment.

Most of our students have one of two objectives: either academic or employment. Some are looking for an internationally recognised qualification at a degree or higher level, or an academic pathway to a Master’s at ICL or a University. Others want to live the 'Kiwi experience' and explore this beautiful country while learning English and preparing for future challenges.

Studying in a new country can be both exciting and daunting. The academic and pastoral care services at ICL will help you quickly settle into your studies and support you throughout your stay. We will help you develop learner autonomy and the skills that will enable you to succeed in education or employment in New Zealand.

I look forward to meeting you at ICL Education Centre and helping you achieve your goals.