KEY PEOPLE

Greg Mutch M.A. (Applied Linguistics), Dip Tchg
Director of International Students

Greg is Director of International Students and Head of the ESOL Department at Upper Hutt College.  He is responsible for liaising with agents, the general operations of the programme and working with other staff in the International Department to ensure the well-being and success of students.

He also oversees the academic programme offered to our International students.  When students first arrive he evaluates their level of English and guides them into appropriate courses of study.  At regular intervals the student's progress in English is reassessed.  We offer students language support and development and the opportunity to sit International English examinations or University pre-requisites such as TOFEL and IELTS. 

Karen Fagg
Homestay Manager

Karen provides secretarial support for the International Department.  She is also the person who arranges accommodation for our International students with New Zealand families.  She is usually the first person our students meet as she is responsible for picking them up from the airport.  Karen also assists with invoicing, some receipting and answering any queries you may have.  Before joining the International Department, Karen worked in the school office and has children attending Upper Hutt College.

Barbara Hanson
ESOL TEACHER

Barbara brings an enormous amount of skill and experience to teaching English as a Second Language, having taught ESOL at Upper Hutt College for 15 years.   She works with small groups and individuals developing their levels of English.  Barbara also assists students with their work in other subject areas.