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Auckland & Wellington, New Zealand


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Auckland & Wellington

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New Zealand

With the Pacific Ocean to the east, and the Tasman Sea to the west, New Zealand is an island nation with a population of only 4.2 million. New Zealand was probably first settled by the Maori - Polynesians who arrived from the Hawaiian islands over 1000 years ago. European settlement didn’t begin until the 17th Century, with the British colonising the islands and exploiting its vast natural resources, timber, whales and seals, and also fighting many wars with the Maori tribes over the land.

Eventually the British and Maori chiefs signed a peace treaty and relations between European and Maori have improved greatly since. Today, the people of New Zealand come together in a wonderful mixture of races, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. The Lifestyle is casual and relaxed. New Zealanders, or "Kiwis", are known for their friendliness, tolerance and modesty.

Language Programs in New Zealand, Auckland & Wellington
Auckland

Located on the shores of the Waitemata Harbour and with a population of 1.4 million, Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, and the centre of NZ’s business and culture.

In Auckland you can enjoy theatre, the arts, restaurants, sporting events, outdoor activities and more.

The central business district, where the school is located, is surrounded by some beautiful parks and reserves, and just a short drive away are located some of Auckland ‘s finest beaches. Auckland is a multicultural society, drawn from many ethnic backgrounds, where Maori European and Asian cultures mix in an atmosphere of friendly tolerance.

English courses in Auckland, New Zealand
Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand ’s capital city is famous for its strong arts culture and intimate city atmosphere. Located on a picturesque harbour, surrounded by dramatic hills, Wellington is home to New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa, along with over 50 other museums and galleries.

You can explore the centre of the city simply by walking : at just two kilometres across, the vibrancy and excitement of the city’s cool cafes, elegant department stores, designer boutiques and local arts and craft markets are all within easy reach.

There are lots of outdoor attractions nearby and Wellington’s central location makes it the ideal starting point to see the rest of New Zealand.

English Courses in Wellington, New Zealand

Language schools

Auckland

The school, established in 1984, is one of the longest established private English Language Training Establishments in New Zealand.

It is located in the centre of Auckland City, next to a park and a church.

It is close to inner-city conveniences such as banks, shops, post office, bus stations, restaurants and cafes, while at the same time, located away from busy traffic noise.

The Downtown premises include 32 classrooms on six floors of two modern office buildings. Classrooms are spacious and all have natural light.

Other facilities include student lounges, a recreation room and a large self access centre offering internet and e-mail access for students, self study materials and library resources.

The school is equipped for a maximum of 480 students, however, the average number of students is 300-400.

Language school in Auckland, New Zealand, English courses
Wellington

The school is located in the heart of the city’s popular café district “the Courtenay Quarter” and thus, you can find over 30 restaurants and cafes only 2 minutes walk from school.

The bus stop is only 1 minute walk from the school.

The building is very modern and includes 7 classrooms.

There are also a large student common room with table tennis, kitchen facilities and computers with free internet/email.

Two persons are in charge of administration and there are 5 to 7 teachers depending on the season.

The school is equipped for a maximum of 100 students, however, the average number of students is 40-60.

Both schools receive students from all over the world : Japan, Korea, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Brazil, Colombia, China, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Argentina, Taiwan, Thailand, Hungary, Chile, Poland, Russia, Tahiti, Saudi Arabia, etc.

Language school in Wellington, New Zealand, English courses
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English Courses

All teachers of our partner school are TESOL-qualified to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages. They come from New Zealand, England, Canada, the USA, Scotland, Australia and other English-Speaking Countries. They have a wide range of experience and teaching styles, and students are exposed to a variety of approaches and accents.

Teaching Methodology at the school is skills-based. This means that you are taught the 4 macro-skills of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Each macro skill can be divided into sub-skills; for example, Speaking is divided into pronunciation, rhythm and stress, conversation techniques, situational and functional language, etc. Grammar, structure and vocabulary development are taught across all the skills. The teaching approach is communicative. This means that during the lessons, students are constantly involved in actively using English to communicate with their classmates and teachers in meaningful situations. Focus is on practical usage. Students are given a textbook to work from and the teacher supplies additional material from other books, newspapers, magazines, radio and TV broadcasts, songs, etc.

Students are interviewed and tested on arrival, and placed in a class that corresponds to their test result. There are 6 main levels of English at the school, from absolute beginner to advanced. Every 10 weeks, students are tested again, and if they pass the test, they can move up a level. Students who find their classes either too difficult or too easy, can, after talking to their teacher and academic counsellor, try another class.
English language courses in New Zealand, Langauge schools in Auckland & Wellington
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English Standard / Part Time Course (15 lessons per week)

Format is Integrated Skills (Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing). Students use a core textbook.

Class work is theme-based : activities are focus on a weekly or bi-weekly topic, usually following the course book syllabus, so that students can develop useful vocabulary and share ideas in group discussions. Grammar and structure are introduced progressively and used in class communication activities.

Homework is given regularly. Every 5 weeks, students are tested and their progress is assessed. Students who pass the test, and have consistently participated in class and completed their homework, can move to the next level. Those who find their class too easy or too difficult, can ask to be moved to a more suitable level.

Details :

  • Standard Program (Part Time) : 15 lessons per week
  • 01 lesson = 60 minutes
  • Level : from 100% beginner to advanced
  • Duration : 1 to 12 weeks
  • Starting Date : Every Monday (except on Public Holidays)
  • Schedule : Monday to Friday from 9h00 to 12h15 (+ 15 minutes break)
  • Maximum 15 students per group
English Language Students, English Courses in Auckland & Wellington, New Zealand
English Intensive / Full Time Course (23 lessons per week)

The English Intensive Course follows the same method as the English Standard Course with the difference that it is much more intensive.

You have 2 additional lessons from Monday to Thursday in the afternoon.

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Exam Preparation Courses

Cambridge Exam Preparation (23 lessons per week)

A 10- (or 12) week full time course (23 hours/week) designed specifically for students interested in sitting the Cambridge examinations .

The format of the exams (Use of English, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) is introduced and the classes are designed to teach the skills and language necessary to pass the exam.

These include interview techniques, essay writing, reading for gist and for specific information, grammar and vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs.

Entry level:

  • Upper Intermediate A (FCE);
  • Upper Intermediate B (CAE)
Cambridge Exam Preparation, English Language Schools in Auckland & Wellington, New Zealand
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IELTS Preparation (23 lessons per week)

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Preparation Course is a five-week full-time course preparing students for the IELTS examination.

Class work follows the format of the exam (Reading, Writing, Interview and Listening), with emphasis on skills like writing analytical essays, describing figures and graphs, reading academic texts for general meaning and specific information, asking questions and participating in discussions, and presenting organised, developed answers to questions.

The course is preparing for the Academic IELTS module. 

IELTS Preparation Course, English Language School in New Zealand
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TOEFL Preparation (23 lessons per week) (Auckland only)

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Preparation Course is a 5-week full time course (23 hours/week) focusing on language skills relevant to this test.

The TOEFL preparation course focuses primarily on listening comprehension, structure and vocabulary development.

A wide range of language, from idiomatic, informal English, to very literary, formal English, is introduced and practised.

Practice tests (on computers) are part of the programme.

Language School in Wellington, TOEFL Preparation, New Zealand, Language course, English
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TOEIC Preparation (Total of 10 lessons) (Auckland only)

A 5-week part time course taught on Fridays afternoon, specially designed for students who intent to seat this World-recognised test.

TOEIC program is the most widely used General Business English language Exam and is taken more than 5 million times each year around the world.

As part of the TOEIC test-taking process, examinees will receive a document in support of their achievement.

All test takers will receive a score report as part of their assessment, and have the choice to order a Certificate of Achievement.

TOEIC Preparation Course, English Language School in New Zealand
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Business Course

Business English Course (23 lessons per week) (Auckland only)

This is a five-week course using authentic materials, role-plays and simulations to provide a realistic preparation for those needing to use English in the work-place.

Topics covered include:

  • letters, faxes, and memos
  • telephone technique;
  • international trade;
  • marketing;
  • meetings;
  • sales and negotiation.

 

Business English Language Course in Auckland, New Zealand
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Dates

Standard and Intensive Courses* Official Starting Dates in 2009
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 *Courses start any Monday, except on public holidays
 
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*Wellington only
**Auckland only
The usual weekly tuition rates apply for weeks where the above dates fall. No refund or time in lieu will apply for public holidays falling within the week of tuition.

Activities/Excursions

As part of the active learning approach, our partner schools in New Zealand include activities as part of some courses.

It could be a weekend skiing in the cooler months or tramping in an ancient forest in the summer.

From season to season, your options are endless.

So, whichever school you choose, you’ll only be a short distance away from a huge range of extra-curricular activities and adventures.

Here’s just a small sample of the activities and adventures you can experience.

Activities with our English Language Schools in Auckland & Wellington, New Zealand, English language course
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