Our College

Here at Excel we like students to think of the College as their 'second home' so we offer the following facilities for use.

Computer room - has modern computers with free high speed internet access for email and web browsing. Wireless access is also available in the College free of charge for students wanting to bring their laptop fromhome. The computers have students' own language ability, language learning programmes and are used for class lessons.

Student kitchen - includes free tea and coffee, morning tea with biscuits, microwaves to heat lunch, an oven and full kitchen facilities as well as bowls, plates and utensils.

The Common Room (lounge) - offers students a place to relax, eat lunch or watch a movie. On Fridays we meet here to welcome new students, farewell those graduating and also talk about the coming weekend and week's activities. Activity and travel information is also available.

Our Staff

Our highly qualified, very professional friendly staff are here to:

provide you with high-quality English language teaching.
provide the opportunities for you to practise and use your new language skills in a variety of interesting activities in realistic situations.
ensure you enjoy many new experiences and make the most of your time at our College.
support and encourage you on your "Pathway to Success".

Introducing our staff.

	Mark Cawston - Principal Bachelor of Science, Diploma of Teaching, CELTA Has worked in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the US. Enjoys travel, scuba diving, flying, motorcycle racing, and playing the guitar badly. Positive, friendly, leads a college with very high standards
	David Zehms - Teacher BA Education (Hons), MA Education (Multi-Cultural Education) Trained, Registered Teacher, Education Researcher and Writer Teaching for 30 years. I have taught in USA, UK, Indonesia (all Primary school) and New Zealand (ESOL only). In Indonesia I taught classes with Students from many countries and therefore had many ESOL students. I have taught only ESOL for the last 9 years. Hobbies: reading, listening to jazz and classical music, gardening, walking the dogs People say I am very social, friendly, zaney (look that one up!) and energetic.
	Christina Sinclair - Teacher BA, Post Graduate Dip. In Second Language Teaching (PGDip.SLT) Twenty years of ESOL teaching experience including a long period teaching Germany in a private language school An enthusiastic reader who loves literature, history and different cultures. A keen ballet and opera fan. Enthusiastic, caring and dedicated.
	Adrian Courtney - Teacher BA English & Latin Head teacher of Trinity Certificate (TESOL) - Barcelona Cambridge RSA teaching certificate 24 years teaching and managerial experience
	Russ Skinner – Marketing Consultant MA(Hons), Dip. Tchg., ANZIM 38 years as teacher, manager, director and consultant in international education. Loves art, music, sport, food & wine. Positive, innovative and people-friendly

"When I talk to someone about my time in New Zealand I can't avoid talking about Excel. It has been a huge part of my life. I spent a lot of time at the school not just because of my study but because the teachers and other students are humorous, friendly and it's like a big family. If you join Excel I know you will have a lot of fun!"

SHU SHIMADA - JAPAN