"Everyone is here to learn and further themselves so it makes it easy to work and study together. The lecturers are good and friendly, are clear and easy to understand. They explain everything thoroughly so students can understand. Considerate of everyone in the class as not everyone has English as a first language."

Note: Rose received a Gold medal at the NZ open table tennis champs.

Rosemary Cruden, New Zealand

"IPC is not just an institution but it has become my life. I learn how to adapt to a new environment, interact with various people and how to develop my self in the midst of a diverse community. The events in IPC promotes the cultures of every nationality thus introducing each unique society to the people of Palmerston North. IPC enables us to think globally and to act locally."

Andre Maningkas, Indonesia

"I feel privileged to study here because I can expand and put what I learnt in practice. Furthermore, the culture diversity gives colors to our daily lives and this is an extra motivation for us to engage in the global job market."

Hayane Braganca, Brazil

"The first month was the hardest - I couldn't understand anything. I could only sit in the class and listen to my classmates, and concentrate as hard as I can in order to understand. I also started to watch lots of movies in English, and that helped a lot to improve my English. Slowly, I could talk to other students, and reading books became easier. IPC gives amazing opportunity to learn English. If you come to IPC, you won't regret it. I am really grateful to my parents for the chance to study at IPC."

Maria Volkova, Russia

"Before, I tended to avoid being friends with people who were different from me. Now, I have a lot of new friends from different countries. Because of my love for music, I also joined a band and played music with other International students. My knowledge of music has broadened ever since.."

Louis Baillat, French Polynesia

"To be able to meet many people from different backgrounds has opened my eyes and broadened my horizon. I also feel that it is important to learn to be responsible and independent in studying and living."

Kuldeep Kaur, India

"The classes are so challenging that every students have to be active in giving feedback to the lesson. Moreover, students can give their own opinion freely. The lecturers are helpful and they always encourage students to broaden their knowledge and think critically."

Kusumawati, Indonesia

"I have a great time during my classes and in my free time, whether I am just talking to an international student during lunch time or practicing sports with them."

Francisco de Assis Fernandes Pereira Filho, Brazil

"The small size of the classes we have makes the lecturer able to recognize each student's strength and weakness so that they can help the student to improve individually."

Satya Duhita, Indonesia

"When I came to IPC, I was nervous because I wasn't confident on my English and my daily life because I'm the only Peruvian in all campus. But when started the classes, I started to have more interest and became more confident because I could understand more English, and also because I became friends of other people from other countries."

Elvi Del Rosario Tamia Leiva Pizarro, Peru