International students who complete ExcelL report a marked increase in self-confidence and happiness resulting in local friendships and academic success. ExcelL promotes intercultural understanding amongst local students thus maximising the benefits of cultural diversity in the classroom.

Comments (from international students)

The ExcelL program is really useful to our practical life’s needs… the teaching system was brilliant and helpful …demonstration and discussions were really perfect and useful … Absolutely I recommend this.

I was really confident afterwards. I used to run away.

It gave me the skills to avoid conflict.

I got the skills to talk to people.

from a ‘Kiwi’ student

Participating in the ExcelL course increased my awareness of the eagerness of international students to be accepted for themselves in a totally foreign place. I gained an important insight into their struggles which has changed my attitude and behaviour towards international students.