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Sister schools, study tours and students, both ways.
We help New Zealand schools build relationships with schools in China and Asia that mean something to students and families. Through our training partner, Eastern Bridge Education, we also offer Chinese language courses and practical China training for individuals, businesses and councils.
What we do
For principals: how a sister-school link starts
A conversation
What your school wants, and what you can give back.
A good match
We suggest a partner school, often in one of your council’s partner cities.
A first exchange
Letters, video calls, then a visit when both sides are ready.
Also in education
China Volunteer Programme
Young New Zealanders teach English in Chinese host schools for three months, after pre-departure TESOL training with Eastern Bridge Education. The programme sits with our council and community work.
Our training partner
Eastern Bridge Education
Eastern Bridge Education Ltd (EBE) is a separate company and an NZQA-registered private training provider. Eastern Bridge is a major shareholder, and the two work closely together: we build the relationships, and EBE delivers the teaching.
EBE is now a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021, so it can enrol international students as well as domestic learners.
Its core programmes are the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Levels 1 to 3, IELTS preparation, and employment skills for migrants. With government funding, these courses are often fees-free for eligible residents, citizens and refugees.
EBE’s NZQA registration belongs to EBE, not to Eastern Bridge Limited. EBE enrols, teaches and supports its own students.
EBE at a glance
Status
NZQA-registered private training provider
Relationship
Separate company. Eastern Bridge Limited is a major shareholder
International learners
Code of Practice signatory, able to enrol international students
Courses
NZCEL Levels 1 to 3, IELTS preparation, employment skills for migrants
Funding
Often fees-free for eligible residents, citizens and refugees, through government funding
Campuses
140 Dalton Street, Napier
201 Southland Road, Hastings
Contact
study@ebe.ac.nz
0800 2 LEARN
Website
New: Chinese language and China training
Three new offerings, all delivered by Eastern Bridge Education. You can enquire through Simon at Eastern Bridge, and we’ll put you in touch with the right people at EBE.
Delivered by Eastern Bridge Education Ltd. EBE runs and teaches all three courses. Eastern Bridge can take your enquiry and connect you, or you can contact EBE directly at study@ebe.ac.nz or 0800 2 LEARN.
For councils
China training for council staff and elected members
A practical day workshop that covers the essentials, so your people arrive prepared, whether they are travelling to a partner city or hosting a delegation at home.
Each workshop is shaped around your council, your partner city and the visit ahead. Eastern Bridge Education delivers the training, drawing on our years of work alongside councils and Chinese local governments.
What the day covers
- Useful phone apps for payments, maps, messaging and translation
- Basic phrases for greetings, thanks and asking for help
- Airports and local transport: getting from arrival to your hotel and around the city
- Staying safe and keeping well while you travel
- Etiquette: meetings, banquets, toasts, gifts and business cards
A sister school, a study tour or China training?
A short call is the best place to start. Where a course is run by Eastern Bridge Education, we’ll connect you with EBE.