"Before I came to Alpha, I was afraid that I would not have any friends. Also, I was afraid that my English would be so weak that I would not be able to communicate with other people properly. But after I met my friends and my teachers, I changed my mind. I didn't have any fear or feel nervous anymore because I had lots of new friends of various nationalities. We were like a big family in a warm home called ‘Alpha'. Alpha has given us more than we could have expected."
     - Past student, aged 19.

"I didn't know learning English could be fun. I think Alpha was very good for my English and for my confidence!"
     - Ex-student who went on to Burnside High School, Christchurch.

"I don't regret studying at Alpha before I came to High School."
     - Past Student.

"Alpha is a very friendly place to learn English."

"My English has improved a lot since I came to Alpha."

"My Alpha friends and teachers are very good and fun."

"When I first came to Alpha I couldn't speak English very well. It was very hard for me because English is my second language. However, Alpha helped me a lot and I can see that I've improved much.
I will soon begin my studies at a Kiwi high school! Anyone who comes to Alpha will feel like I do, that the people there are very nice and friendly."
     - Past student, aged 15.

"St Andrew’s College has had a number of ESOL students enrol in extra-curricular programmes at Alpha Educational Institute, with very pleasing results. The Institute can provide support with the English programmes students are being taught in their own schools. It is also especially valuable in giving them help with the skills of formal writing, which is an area many students find challenging in their NCEA assessments. The students are able to attend either weekly tutorials or can also enrol during their school holidays. Over time, all our students have shown a marked improvement in their English levels."

     - Stephanie Brooks, Head of International Department, St Andrew’s College, Christchurch

"The Rangi Ruru girls who came from Alpha have settled in very well to the school programme."

     - Helen Scott, Director of International Students, Rangi Ruru Girls’ College.