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National standards may hit ESOL students

Dec 17th, 2009 | By Bonnie Tai | Category: Education reforms, Front Page Layout, IN DEPTH, Latest News, News

pouylewisFORMER international student Pouy Lewis recalls moving to New Zealand at a young age and not speaking a word of English.

The 22-year-old (pictured right), who is fluent in English, now works as an accountant in Napier.

She is worried the new national standards will severely impede the academic success of international students. READ MORE>

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Bonnie Tai is a Whitireia Journalism student. She is multilingualled and previously studied religion at Victoria University. She has a keen interest in music, fashion and all things trashy.
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