Languages International is very pleased to announce that our Director, Frances Woolcott, has recently been elected Chairperson of APPEL, the Association of Private Providers of English Language. APPEL, whose members enrol about 80% of international students studying English in New Zealand, is the voice for the private English teaching industry in New Zealand.
Frances has been a member of the APPEL executive since 2003, actively participating in industry forums and projects. A pioneer in the English language teaching industry in New Zealand, Frances continues to work to ensure a positive environment for all New Zealand language schools.
From all of us at Languages International, congratulations to Frances on her new role. It is a well-deserved recognition of her career long achievements and contributions to the industry.
23 August 2005
Frances Woolcott, new Chairperson of APPEL
Cambridge Exam results June 2005
Congratulations to our Cambridge exam students for June 2005. 43 students sat FCE, CAE or CPE exams. 35 out of 43 passed their main choice exam meaning our overall pass rate was 81%.
The FCE results are very pleasing with 15 out of 15 candidates passing. Overall, our results are still way higher than the international average and the Auckland average of 77%.
Congratulations to all the students and their teachers.
Darren Conway is Languages International’s New CEO
Darren has been with Languages International since 1993 when he was employed as a graduate teacher with experience in Australia, Europe and the Middle East.
His achievements during the last twelve years with the school include:
-Qualifications: DELTA and MA in Applied Linguistics completed; MBA in progress
-Positions: Teacher Trainer, Manager of EAP programmes and DOS: currently Academic Director
-Publications: numerous conference presentations; co-author of Oxford University Press’ On Course for IELTS
- Professional associations: Darren has contributed considerably to academic development work in both ENGLISH NEW ZEALAND (formerly FIELSNZ) and APPEL.
- Marketing experience: two years with Languages International’s Marketing Committee, initially marketing South-East Asia; currently responsible for marketing in the Middle East.
We are very proud that one of our long-term employees was the successful candidate for this key New Zealand ELT position. But perhaps it’s not surprising that an individual who has contributed tirelessly to the success of the company for over a decade should become its leader.
Chris and Frances Woolcott.
