Language studies abroad : Adults : Destinations : English : New Zealand : Auckland

Language school Auckland
Crown Institute of Studies

Founded in 1972, our partner school is housed in a magnificent historical building, located on a calm street beside the University of Auckland Business School. A few minutes on foot to the city-centre, this school has a great reputation and is close to all conveniences: public transport, restaurants, cafés, boutiques and institutions of culture and leisure. The school has spacious classrooms, two multimedia rooms with free Internet access and a language lab. The common areas are welcoming and well equipped, and the outdoor terrace offers a beautiful view over Auckland harbour.

At a glance

Population
1'400'000 Auckland
School size
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Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Host family / residence
Certificates
FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEIC, BEC
Special Business English

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 12 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 10 to 14 students
Minimum age: 18
Daily schedule: 09:00–12:15
Intensive course
Lessons: 23 of 60 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Elementary to advanced
Students/class: 10 to 12 students
Minimum age: 18
Daily schedule: 09:00–12:15 (Monday to Friday)
and 13:15–15:30 (Monday to Thursday)
Options courses
Conversation, Pronunciation, Writing, Business English, Preparation for TOEIC, Multimedia.
Duration and level: varies according to option chosen
Daily schedule: 13:15–15:30
Details: see Intensive course
Preparation for TOIEC certificate
Duration of course : 6 or 12 weeks
Details: see Options courses
Preparation for IELTS certificate
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Duration of course: 6 weeks
Level: Upper intermediate to advanced
Details: see Standard course
Preparation for Cambridge certificates (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 23 of 60 minutes
Duration of courses: 12* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Details: see Intensive course
Preparation for BEC certificate (Business Cambridge)
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Duration of course: 12 weeks (BEC Vantage)
Level: Intermediate to superior advanced
Students/class: 10 to 12 students
Details: see Standard course

Accomodation

Host family
Make the most of your experience in New Zealand by living with real “kiwis”! You will have the opportunity to discover the local way of life and practise your English daily. You will stay in a comfortably furnished single room, with breakfast and dinner provided daily. This option also allows you the advantage of being able to calculate your food budget for the length of your stay. You will need to allow between 20 and 40 minutes by bus to get to the school.
Unilodge residence
Unilodge is a residence offering accommodation in furnished apartments and studios. It is located in the heart of the city, close to public transport, supermarkets and a few minutes from the school on foot. With a swimming pool, barbecue area, terrace, film projection and games room, as well as a gym, the residence offers all the conveniences that a student could desire. Plus every bedroom has its own bathroom, a television, Internet connection (at a cost), a microwave oven and a small refrigerator. The studios also have their own kitchenette. Towels, sheets and cooking utensils are not provided, and must be brought by the student. 

Leisure

New Zealand offers a wide range of sports and cultural activities. Underwater and extreme sports are very popular, or perhaps you would rather give yourself over to relaxation and stroll through the city’s numerous grassy parks. Auckland is very busy by day and by night. Its restaurants, bars and nightclubs will provide you with unforgettable evenings out. As part of its intensive program, the school offers afternoon activities and organises regular outings and parties. On the weekends, excursions are proposed to discover the region (Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Coromandel etc.).

Crown Institute of Studies
WiFi is free.
Prices 2008

Dates and Prices in New Zeland Dollars
(NZD 1 ≈ CHF 0.9 / EUR 0.54)

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Cambridge Course 9 w.:
08.01 - 11.03
Cambridge Course 9 w.:
07.01 - 09.03
Cambridge Course 12+1 w.:
19.03 - 15.06
17.09 - 16.12
Cambridge Course 12+1 w.:
17.03 - 14.06
15.09 - 13.12
BEC Cambridge Course:
12.03 - 03.03
10.09 - 02.09
BEC Cambridge Course:
10.03 - 01.06
08.09 - 30.11
IELTS Course:
08.01 / 19.02 / 02.04 / 14.05 / 25.06 / 06.08 / 17.09 / 29.10.2007
TOEIC Course:
08.01 / 19.02 / 02.04 / 14.05 / 25.06 / 06.08 / 17.09 / 29.10.2007
IELTS Course 6 w.:
07.01 - 15.02
18.02 - 28.03
07.07 - 15.08
18.08 - 26.09
29.09 - 07.11
10.11 - 19.12
IELTS Course 7 w.:
31.03 - 16.05
19.05 - 04.07
TOEIC Course 6 w.:
07.01 - 15.02
18.02 - 28.03
07.07 - 15.08
18.08 - 26.09
29.09 - 07.11
10.11 - 19.12
TOEIC Course 7 w.:
31.03 - 16.05
19.05 - 04.07
Super Intensive Course 6 w.:
07.01 - 15.02
18.02 - 28.03
07.07 - 15.08
18.08 - 26.09
29.09 - 07.11
10.11 - 19.12
Super Intensive Course 7 w.:
31.03 - 16.05
19.05 - 04.07
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 02.01 / 29.01 / 06.02 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 25.04 / 04.06 / 22.10.2007
Bank holidays:
28.01 / 06.02 / 21.03 / 24.03 / 25.04 / 02.06 / 27.10 / 25.12 / 26.12.2008
School holidays:
24.12.2007 - 06.01.2008

Included in price:
  • Language Course
  • Accommodation with a hostfamily or in a studio-residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Homestay/single room/half board
B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Standard Course A B
2 weeks 1370 1380
3 weeks 1865 1880
4 weeks 2360 2380
6 weeks 3350 3380
8 weeks 4340 4380
12 weeks 6320 6380
2 weeks 1400 1400
3 weeks 1910 1910
4 weeks 2420 2420
6 weeks 3440 3440
8 weeks 4460 4460
12 weeks 6500 6500


Intensive Course A B
2 weeks 1510 1520
3 weeks 2075 2090
4 weeks 2640 2660
6 weeks 3770 3800
8 weeks 4900 4940
12 weeks 7160 7220
16 weeks 9260 9340
24 weeks 13700 13820
Extra week (24+) 545 550
2 weeks 1540 1540
3 weeks 2120 2120
4 weeks 2700 2700
6 weeks 3860 3860
8 weeks 5020 5020
12 weeks 7340 7340
16 weeks 9500 9500
24 weeks 14060 14060
Extra week (24+) 560 560


Cambridge Course A B
9 weeks (FCE,CAE) 5465 5510
9 weeks (FCE,CAE) 5600 5600
Examination fee to be paid on site ~280 Course materials to be paid on site ~70


Cambridge Course A B
12+1 weeks 7375 7440
12+1 weeks 7560 7560
Examination fee to be paid on site ~280 Course materials to be paid on site ~70


BEC Cambridge Course A B
12 weeks 7160 7220
12 weeks 7340 7340
Examination fee to be paid on site ~280 Course materials to be paid on site ~70


IELTS Course A B
6 weeks 3770 3800
6 weeks 1700 1700
Examination fee to be paid on site ~265

Examination fee to be paid on site ~295

TOEIC Course A B
6 weeks 3770 3800
12 weeks 7160 7220
6 weeks 1700 1700
12 weeks 3020 3020
Examination fee to be paid on site ~170

Examination fee to be paid on site ~170

IELTS Course A B
6 weeks 1670 1700
7 weeks 1885 1920
6 weeks 3860 3860
7 weeks 4440 4440

Examination
IELTS: ~295
Course materials ~140


TOEIC Course A B
6 weeks 1670 1700
7 weeks 1885 1920
6 weeks 4340 4340
7 weeks 5000 5000

Examination fee
TOEIC: ~170
Course materials ~140


Super Intensive Course A B
6 weeks 1670 1700
7 weeks 1885 1920
6 weeks 3860 3860
7 weeks 4440 4440

Course materials ~140

Options/Extras
Private Tuition (price upon request)
Course materials Deposit (to be paid on site) (standard & intensive course) 50
Course materials Deposit (to be paid on site) (standard & intensive course) 50
Apartment Deposit 500
Apartment Deposit 400
Studio apartment Deposit 400
Studio apartment Deposit 400
Cleaning fee to be paid on site 0
Cleaning fee to be paid on site 60
Residence Deposit (to be paid on site) 500
Residence Deposit (to be paid on site) 500
Airport transfer 50
Airport transfer 60

Key points of the language school in Auckland

• Reputed and established school, located in the centre of Auckland
• Quality academic programs and options available
• Good mix of nationalities
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