Study in New Zealand GEOS Auckland

GEOS New Zealand - Auckland - Study English in New Zealand with GEOS NZ

We offer General English, Academic preparation for IELTS, Cambridge exams and TOEFL, Holiday Activity courses and Group Study Tours. We also prepare students to enter mainstream classes at a New Zealand high schools.

GEOSNZ can arrange a Kiwi Host Family or hostel accommodation. Homestay is a good way to practise English and learn about the New Zealand culture.

Our Activities Officers arranges social events and weekend excursions around stunning New Zealand. Our friendly Counselors are also here to assist you with your new life in New Zealand

The schools are approved Teacher Training Centres for the Cambridge University CELTA and offers a wide range of other training events.

THE SCHOOL – AUCKLAND LANGUAGE CENTRE

Introduction

The Auckland Language Centre, established in 1984, is one of the longest established private English Language Training Establishments in New Zealand. It is NZ Government accredited (NZQA) to teach English to overseas students. It is also a University of Cambridge Registered Teacher Training Centre. The courses, teachers, facilities and resources are re-accredited annually by Cambridge and by NZQA to ensure an on-going high standard of quality and excellence. ALC is one of the founding members of the Federation of Independent English Language Schools of New Zealand (FIELSNZ), an organisation dedicated to offering quality education and maintaining ethical standards of practice in the industry. ALC is a signatory to the Ministry of Education Code of Practice. All this ensures that students receive a high standard of teaching, service and support while they are in New Zealand. The college 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.

Facilities

The Downtown premises include 42 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.

City Information 

• Beautiful, multi-cultural city positioned between the Waitemata and Manukau Harbours.   
• Visit beautiful islands with just a short ferry trip.  
• Spectacular sailing conditions   
• Population of about 1,200,000   
• It is a clean & safe city with friendly people   
• Temperate climate

School Location

• ALC is conveniently located in the city centre   
• Bus stop near the College   
• Close to shops, restaurants, banks, the post office, casino, entertainment venues, theatres, and galleries School Information

City Campus

• 42 classrooms on 6 floors   
• 2 student rooms   
• Self-Access Centre on 5th floor Student Facilities   
• Free Internet / Email
• Self-Access Library   
• 20 computers   
• Student study area   
• Common & recreation rooms with kitchen facilities StaffTotal staff around 60 – 70   
• 25 Administration Staff   
• 35 – 45 Teachers Counsellors   
• Academic & welfare counselling available Students   
• ALC can cater for a maximum of 450 students   
• Normally, our student numbers are around 300 – 400 at any one time. NationalitiesWe have students from Japan, Korea, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Brazil, Colombia, China, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Argentina, Taiwan, Hungary, Chile, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia.

Courses  

• General English Full-time (runs all year)   
• General English Part-time (runs all year)   
• Cambridge Examination Courses (offered 3 times a year)   
• IELTS Examination Preparation Course (offered all year)   
• TOEFL Examination Preparation Course (offered 2 times a year)   
• English for Business Purposes (offered 2 times a year)   
• Young Learner Program – English + Activities course for 11 – 17 year olds (2 seasons throughout the year)   
• High School Preparation Course – for 13 – 17 year olds(runs all year) Course Structure   
• General English Full-time, Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, EBP = 23 hours per week (5 hours per day)   
• General English Part-time = 15 hours per week (3 hours per day)

School Hours 

• General English Full-time = Monday-Friday, 9.00 am - 12.15 pm (includes lunch break of 1 hour per day); Monday-Thursday, 1:15-3:15pm. 
• General English Part-time = Monday-Friday, 9.00 am - 12.15 pm (includes 1 break for 15 mins) Levels6 levels of English: Beginner to Advanced

Class Size

• 8-12 students per class. Class sizes vary depending on the course and the level.   
• Average number of students per class: 10

Airport Pick-Up Service   

• School staff greets students at Auckland airport and takes them directly to accommodation or school.   
• School staff are always located to the left of the Arrivals hall and will hold an ALC sign with student's name for easy identification   
• Emergency airport transfer contact number is 0274 903 998 or 021 527 171 for 24 hour student emergency hotline.

Homestay Accommodation  

• $200 per week, payable to ALC ($210 for under 18 yrs)   
• Half-board (no lunch) weekdays, full-board on weekends.  
• Usually 1 to 2 students per family in single rooms, being of different nationalities   
• Some homestay families live within walking or cycling distance to our school   
• Most students travel by bus, up to 40 minutes. All buses stop near the school

First Day at ALC   

• Welcome & Orientation (9:00AM – 12:15PM)   
• Level testing including written examination and interview.  
• Introduction to Counsellors.   
• College information; map of Auckland city; information on Auckland public transport/ Bus passes; medical insurance for student visa holders; how to open a bank account; location of post office, banks & shops; information about living with a New Zealand host family & living in Auckland; information on weekend sightseeing trips and Tour bookings; important telephone numbers all given in Orientation Pack.   
• Tour of College and City   
• Placement into class ActivitiesSocial Activities   
• Afternoon social activities Monday – Thursday. Include swimming, indoor and outdoor sports for free. Also rock-climbing.   

Activity Programme Weekend Activities (optional)   

Large selection of weekend activities offered – every weekend.

For example:   

Ski and Snowboard Trip, Rotorua, Sailing weekend, Waitomo Caves – black-water rafting, Horseriding, Weekend trips to Great Barrier Island, Tiri Tiri Island bird reserve, Bay of Islands for swimming with dolphins, etc. Public Transport CostsA weekly bus pass costs between $20 to $35, depending on the number of zones travelled.Cost of LivingLunch costs around $5 - $7 per day + public transport fares if required (see above)

Climate   

• Auckland has a warm climate with lots of sunshine!  
• Summer (Average November – March): Day 24°c Night 16°c   
• Winter (Average April – October): Day 14°c Night 7°c

Application

If you are interested to study at GEOS Auckland send an email to our student advisors and receive free consultation.