Important Update

The latest update after the Christchurch earthquake on February 22nd, is that Turning Point Education will be starting classes again on Monday 7 March at Alpha Educational Institute. The address is 8 Bishopdale Court in Bishopdale Mall and is easy to reach from Farrington Avenue.

Alpha Educational Institute has fully functioning services and students will enjoy the location and the facilities in the surrounding Mall; a library, ethnic restaurants, bakery, parks, YMCA gym, chemist, supermarkets, and much, much more.

Bishopdale Mall is also on a convenient bus route and is close to Willowbank, Orana Park, the Antarctic Centre and the airport. Homes around Bishopdale have been largely unaffected by the quake and are available for homestay accommodation.

The Administration Office for Turning Point Education will be at 80 Isleworth Rd, Bishopdale just a short walk from the school. Staff will be available there for pastoral care, counselling and support for Turning Point Education’s past and current students. We will also visit the school each day so we can be available to provide student support services.

If you require any further information please email or phone Bronwyn:

Mobile 0274 587811
Phone 03 359 5496
Fax 03 359 6203
Email: bronwyn@turningpoint.ac.nz

Welcome to Turning Point Education

Turning Point is a privately-owned English language school located in heart of Christchurch city. Turning Point delivers English lesson in a caring and supportive environment.

We offer:

  • General English course for students who want to learn how to communicate quickly and effectively in an English-speaking environment.
  • We are here to make learning easier!
  • We offer a strong emphasis on speaking and listening throughout the course.
  • Practice activities in each lesson provide frequent opportunities for realistic, natural communication.
  • Our goal is to engage the student at every stage of the lesson.

Turning Point Education is registered as a Private Training Establishment by the New Zealand Qualification Authority pursuant to the Education Amended Act 1990
Turning Point Education 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