Language studies abroad : Adults : English : New Zealand : Auckland : GEOS – Auckland Language Centre (ALC)

Language school Auckland, GEOS – Auckland Language Centre (ALC)

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School

The school is located in a peaceful part of central Auckland, just near the main streets, cafés, bars, restaurants, public transport and boutiques, as well as the parks and gardens that give the city its exceptional quality of life. The school is housed in a modern building, with bright and comfortable classrooms as well as multimedia equipment that students can use free of charge. The areas reserved for students are pleasant and spacious.
The school is located in a peaceful part of central Auckland, just near the main streets, cafés, bars, restaurants, public transport and boutiques, as well as the parks and gardens that give the city its exceptional quality of life. The school is housed in a modern building, with bright and comfortable classrooms as well as multimedia equipment that students can use free of charge. The areas reserved for students are pleasant and spacious.

Courses

Intensive course
Lessons: 23 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00–12:15 + 13:15–15:15 (Mon-Thu)

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 23 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 or 12* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Minimum age: 18 years
Details: cf. intensive course

Preparation for TOEFL exams
Lessons: 23 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 5 weeks
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Minimum age: 18 years
Details: cf. intensive course

Preparation for TOEIC exams
Lessons: 2 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 5 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 13:15-15:15 (Fri)
Details: cf. intensive course

Accommodation

Host family
New Zealanders are known for their friendliness and hospitality. There are many advantages to staying with a host family, including of course the opportunity to constantly practise the language in everyday situations. Also, the families provide breakfast and dinner, making this an attractive option financially. Students have their own rooms, and must allow between 15 and 30 minutes on public transport to get to the school. 
Host family
New Zealanders are known for their friendliness and hospitality. There are many advantages to staying with a host family, including of course the opportunity to constantly practise the language in everyday situations. Also, the families provide breakfast and dinner, making this an attractive option financially. Students have their own rooms, and must allow between 15 and 30 minutes on public transport to get to the school. 

Leisure

New Zealand offers an extremely varied range of leisure activities, and each week the school organises a program of social, sports and cultural events. The city’s numerous parks with their lush vegetation are ideal for sports or picnics with friends. In town, you will find a large number of bars and nightclubs, known for their LIVE ambiance, as well as several theatres and cinemas. Near Auckland, the subtropical climate and the closeness of the Pacific Ocean will allow you to discover surfing (the Coromandel region is one hour away) and other aquatic activities (Bay of Islands).
New Zealand offers an extremely varied range of leisure activities, and each week the school organises a program of social, sports and cultural events. The city’s numerous parks with their lush vegetation are ideal for sports or picnics with friends. In town, you will find a large number of bars and nightclubs, known for their LIVE ambiance, as well as several theatres and cinemas. Near Auckland, the subtropical climate and the closeness of the Pacific Ocean will allow you to discover surfing (the Coromandel region is one hour away) and other aquatic activities (Bay of Islands).

At a glance

/ in summary...

Population
1'400'000
School size
XL
Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Host family
Certificates
FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, TOEIC
Special Business English
Population
1'400'000
School size
XL
Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Host family
Certificates
FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, TOEIC
Special Business English

Location of the language school GEOS – Auckland Language Centre (ALC)

Quality marks

/ language school GEOS – Auckland Language Centre (ALC)

Disabled access at school

Key points

  • Friendly and professional school
  • Central location
  • Opportunity to divide your stay between Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington
  • Friendly and professional school
  • Central location
  • Opportunity to divide your stay between Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington

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
Starting dates 10 w. (new session): 05.01  / 16.03  / 25.05  / 03.08  / 12.10 .2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 23.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 14.09.2009 - 12.12.2009
TOEFL course: 05.01  / 09.02  / 16.03  / 20.04  / 25.05  / 29.06  / 03.08  / 07.09  / 12.10  / 16.11
TOEIC course: 09.01  / 13.02  / 20.03  / 24.04  / 29.05  / 03.07  / 07.08  / 11.09  / 16.10  / 20.11
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

Included in price:

  • Language course
  • Host family / single room / half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ;
Intensive course A
2 weeks 1490
3 weeks 2060
4 weeks 2630
6 weeks 3770
8 weeks 4910
12 weeks 7130
16 weeks 9390
24 weeks 13790
Extra week (24+) 560
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A
12+1 weeks 7400
Exam fee ~280
TOEFL course A
5 weeks 3200
Exam fee ~200
Exam fees to be paid online, http://www​.ets.org/t​oefl
TOEIC course A
5 weeks 1580
Exam fee ~180
Exam fees to be paid online, http://www​.ets.org/t​oeic
Options/Extras
Course materials deposit (to be paid on site) 65
Course materials fee (Cambridge) 100
Course material (TOEFL) 80
Extra night with host family, half board 30
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) 230
Airport transfer 100
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +210/w.
High season
Language
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