Language studies abroad : Adults : English : New Zealand : Auckland : Crown Institute of Studies
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School

Founded in 1972, our partner school is housed in a magnificent historical building, located on a calm street beside the University of Auckland. Located only a few minutes' walking distance away from the city centre, this school has a very good reputation and is close to all conveniences, such as public transport, restaurants, cafés, boutiques, cultural institutions and leisure facilities. The school has 28 spacious classrooms, two multimedia rooms with DVDs, CD-Roms and audio equipment as well as free Internet and WiFi access, and a language lab. During breaks and after classes, students can go to relax in the student lounge, go to the cafeteria or admire the view from the terrace on the top floor.
Founded in 1972, our partner school is housed in a magnificent historical building, located on a calm street beside the University of Auckland. Located only a few minutes' walking distance away from the city centre, this school has a very good reputation and is close to all conveniences, such as public transport, restaurants, cafés, boutiques, cultural institutions and leisure facilities. The school has 28 spacious classrooms, two multimedia rooms with DVDs, CD-Roms and audio equipment as well as free Internet and WiFi access, and a language lab. During breaks and after classes, students can go to relax in the student lounge, go to the cafeteria or admire the view from the terrace on the top floor.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 10-15 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00–12:15

Intensive course + options
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(23 general + 2 self-study lessons)
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Options:
Listening/reading comprehension and grammar, conversation, activities, pronunciation, written expression, business, film, ...
Details: cf. standard course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE)

Lessons: 23 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 or 12* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: 8-12 people
Details: cf. intensive course

Preparation for BEC exams (Vantage)
Lessons: 23 of 60 minutes
(15 BEC + 8 options)
Course duration: 12 weeks
Levels: Upper intermediate to advanced
Students/class: 5–12 people
Daily schedule: cf. Cambridge course

Preparation for IELTS exams
Lessons: 23 of 60 minutes
(15 IELTS + 8 options)
Course duration: 6 weeks
Students/class: 5–12 people
Details: cf. Cambridge course

Preparation for TOEIC exams
Leçons: 23 of 60 minutes
(15 general + 8 TOEIC)
Course duration: 6 or 12 weeks
Students/class: 10-12 people
Details: cf. Cambridge course

Accommodation

Host family
Make the most out of your experience in New Zealand by living with real "kiwis"! You will discover the local way of life as well as having the opportunity to practise your English on a daily basis. You will stay n a comfortably furnished single room and will have half board provided (full board at weekends). You will need to make a journey of 30-45 minutes by bus to get to the school.

Shared apartment "Empire"
The school also proposes accommodation in the "Empire" residential complex. Located around 15-20 minutes away from the language school building, these modern apartments each consist of three single bedrooms. You will share the bathroom, kitchenette and TV lounge with your two flatmates. The complex also contains a restaurant, a café-bar, a small gym, a swimming pool as well as a laundry room. On the practical side, bedlinen is provided and the apartments are cleaned every week. On request and with a price supplement, it is also possible to stay in an individual studio apartment (other services are identical).
Host family
Make the most out of your experience in New Zealand by living with real "kiwis"! You will discover the local way of life as well as having the opportunity to practise your English on a daily basis. You will stay n a comfortably furnished single room and will have half board provided (full board at weekends). You will need to make a journey of 30-45 minutes by bus to get to the school.

Shared apartment "Empire"
The school also proposes accommodation in the "Empire" residential complex. Located around 15-20 minutes away from the language school building, these modern apartments each consist of three single bedrooms. You will share the bathroom, kitchenette and TV lounge with your two flatmates. The complex also contains a restaurant, a café-bar, a small gym, a swimming pool as well as a laundry room. On the practical side, bedlinen is provided and the apartments are cleaned every week. On request and with a price supplement, it is also possible to stay in an individual studio apartment (other services are identical).

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.).
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.).

At a glance

/ in summary...

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

Location of the language school Crown Institute of Studies

Quality marks

/ language school Crown Institute of Studies

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Key points

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

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in NZD
(NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.5)

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start

Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10 w.: 05.01.2009 - 15.03.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12+1 w.: 23.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 14.09.2009 - 12.12.2009
BEC (Vantage) course 12 w.: 09.03.2009 - 31.05.2009 / 14.09.2009 - 06.12.2009
IELTS course 6 w. : 05.01  / 16.02  / 30.03  / 11.05  / 22.06  / 03.08  / 14.09  / 27.10 .2009
TOEIC course 6 w. : 05.01  / 16.02  / 30.03  / 11.05  / 22.06  / 03.08  / 14.09  / 27.10 .2009
TOEIC course 12 w. : 05.01  / 16.02  / 30.03  / 11.05  / 22.06  / 03.08  / 14.09  / 27.10 .2009
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 02.01 / 26.01 / 06.02 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 25.04 / 01.06 / 26.10 / 25.12 / 28.12 .2009
School holidays: 28.12.2009 - 04.01.2010

IELTS exam dates on request
TOEIC exam dates on request

Included in price:

  • Language course
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 weeks 1450
3 weeks 1980
4 weeks 2510 2470
6 weeks 3570 3510
8 weeks 4630 4550
12 weeks 6750 6630
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1590
3 weeks 2190
4 weeks 2790 2750
6 weeks 3990 3930
8 weeks 5190 5110
12 weeks 7590 7470
16 weeks 9830 9670
24 weeks 14550 14310
Extra week (24+) 580 570
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
10 weeks 6390 6290
Exam fee ~550
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
12+1 weeks 7820 7690
Exam fee ~590
BEC (Vantage) course A B
12 weeks 7590 7470
Exam fee ~585
IELTS course A B
6 weeks 4080 4020
Exam fee ~300
TOEIC course A B
6 weeks 4530 4470
12 weeks 8670 8550
Exam fee ~180
Options/Extras
Course materials deposit (to be paid on site) (standard & intensive course) 50
Apartment deposit 400
Cleaning fee to be paid on site 60
Airport transfer 70
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +230/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals -10/w.
Studio apartment/single room/no meals +120/w.
High season
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