English School in Auckland, New Zealand

Languages International Ltd:
Housed in recently restored historic buildings, Languages International is situated in and around beautiful Albert Park beside the University of Auckland campus. The school is New Zealand's longest-operating English language school (since 1978) and is highly regarded for its teaching quality and its friendly, comfortable atmosphere. You have free email access and independent study time in our multimedia learning centres. Your main class textbooks and internet access, are free. We organise after-school social activities every day and trips every weekend. We offer general English courses to all ages from 18 years. We specialise in English for University and preparation courses for international English language exams.

The New Zealand Ministry of Education - The school is registered by the New Zealand Ministry of Education. The courses are accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Languages International has attained a three-year audit cycle, which is the highest NZQA rating. Languages International is a signatory to the Ministry of Education's.

Cambridge ESOL - Since 1988. Languages International was the first New Zealand institution to gain approval as a Cambridge Teacher Training Centre.

ISO 9001:2000 - Since 1994. Languages International was the first language school in New Zealand, and the second in the world, to gain full ISO accreditation for its quality management systems.

International Students:
Students come to our school from over thirty different countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the "Russian World', the South Pacific and Latin America. You are sure to make friends with people from all over the world at Languages International.

Accommodation:
At Languages International we understand the importance of quality support services for students. Foreign language counsellors are at the school during the week. Most students stay with our carefully selected New Zealand homestay families, but other residential accommodation options are also offered. From organising your airport transfer to advising you about extending your visa, you can count on our friendly team of administration staff to ensure your experience in Auckland is an enjoyable one.

General English, English for Business, English for University, Cambridge & IELTS exam courses, TOEFL, TOEIC, TESOL, CELTA, DELTA.

Your time in New Zealand will be full of new experiences and opportunities.

Auckland is close to popular sightseeing destinations in the North Island, including the Bay of Islands, Coromandel, Rotorua and Taupo. Day trips to Piha, the Waitakere ranges and Waiheke Island can involve bush walks, surfing, wine tasting or just sunbathing on a beach. During winter, you can ski at the popular Whakapapa and Turoa resorts in the Central Plateau region. There are lots of beaches close to the city centre. Takapuna, Cheltenham, St Heliers and Mission Bay are popular places for water sports, swimming, sunbathing and relaxing in the many cafés and restaurants.

Christchurch is smaller than Auckland, with a green and elegant city centre. You can take day trips to the beautiful little town of Akaroa, where you can see seals, dolphins and penguins, or to Hanmer Springs for hot pools, jet boating or bungy jumping. You can also travel to the Southern Alps for activities such as white-water rafting and hiking in the summer, skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Christchurch also has great sandy beaches, where you can go surfing or windsurfing. In the city centre, enjoy sightseeing, eating out, shopping or visiting the clubs and pubs.