THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLANDENGLISH LANGUAGE ACADEMYWELCOMES YOU
Each year students from all around the world come together to develop theirEnglish skills at the University of Auckland’s English Language Academy (ELA).
As New Zealand’s foremost university operated language centre, the ELA
has a proven track record for enhancing students’ success at the Universityof Auckland. By choosing to study here, you will be starting an exciting newacademic life which will allow you to be a part of one of the world’s top 100
universities.
The ELA’s programmes are carefully designed to develop your language,
communication skills, and academic literacy to prepare you for successat the University of Auckland and your future career. The teaching team ofexperienced and qualified professionals prides itself on their ability to develop
your individual language learning needs and your understanding of learning ina New Zealand tertiary setting.
The ELA’s pastoral care services will provide you with all the support you needto thrive during your time with here.
While studying at the ELA, you will have wonderful
opportunities to engage in a range of learninginteractions and activities, experience new culturesand develop lifelong friendships, and I encourage
you to embrace these wholeheartedly.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Dawn Freshwater
Vice-Chancellor
The University of Auckland

CONTENTS
New Zealand........................................................................... 2
Auckland................................................................................. 3
The University of Auckland..................................................... 4
Why study at the ELA?............................................................. 5
Timetable................................................................................ 6
English course levels ...............................................................7

Courses
Undergraduate Pathway Programmes...................................... 8
Postgraduate Pathway Programmes.....................................10
Academic English................................................................... 12
General English...................................................................... 13
Cambridge CELTA................................................................... 14
English for Teaching - TESOL (TKT)........................................ 14Group courses........................................................................ 15

Tests
IELTS testing & preparation courses...................................... 16
Pearson testing...................................................................... 17

Student support
Support for students.............................................................. 18
Accommodation..................................................................... 19
Student social activities......................................................... 19
Working in New Zealand....................................................... 20
Essential information............................................................ 20
Need help?............................................................................. 21

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NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is a modern, English#
speaking country with a rich culture,

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known internationally for its beautiful
natural landscapes and the cultureof its native Māori people.
Located in the South Pacific Ocean
about 2,200km east of Australia,
New Zealand has two main islands –the North Island and the South Island.
Similar in size and shape to the United
Kingdom or Japan, New Zealand has arelatively small population of around5 million people, making it one of theleast crowded countries in the world.
New Zealand has been strongly
influenced by Māori culture, its
historic links as a British colony andby more recent migration mainly
from Asia and Pacific Island nations.
New Zealand people have a reputation
for being warm, welcoming andfriendly to visitors.

for ease of
doing business1

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English& Māori

NEW ZEALAND IS ONE OF THE MOSTPEACEFUL COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

CURRENCY:

5 million
Approximately

4th2

Global Peace Index 2023

LARGEST CITY:

Auckland (population
1.67 million)

DIVERSE PEOPLE:
Auckland is
New Zealand’s
most multicultural
region, with peopleof European, Asian,Pacific, and Māori
descent.

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out of 163
countries

worldwide

Quick facts

CAPITAL:
Wellington

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES:POPULATION:

CLIMATE:New Zealand has four
seasons but extremesof temperature
are unusual.
Temperatures in
Auckland range froman average of 20°C insummer (December
to March) to 11°C
in winter (June toAugust).

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New
ZealanddollarExchange rates: $US 0.60 (August 2023)

Top 10AUCKLANDThe ELA is located in a modern building on the University of Auckland’s City
Campus, in the centre of Auckland city.
Auckland’s location next to two harbours means you can enjoy living in a large,
cosmopolitan city, but still be close to beautiful beaches, nature walks andpeaceful islands. You can go kayaking on the harbour in the morning and hikethrough green forests in the afternoon. Auckland boasts a variety of greatcafés, restaurants and bars, excellent theatres, galleries and museums, great
shopping and colourful Pacific and Asian cultural influences.

MOST LIVEABLE
CITY IN THE
WORLD
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NEW ZEALAND’S

LargestCity
andECONOMIC
CENTRE

1.67
million
POPULATION:

Approximately

3THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLANDNEW ZEALAND’SHIGHEST RANKEDRANKED #New Zealand University for
The University of
Most
Auckland is the highest
Graduate
Innovative
ranked university in
New Zealand
Employability University
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Times Higher Education and
QS rankings for 2024.
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Ranked among the world’s top
100 universities4, the University of
Auckland offers you the opportunity
to gain an internationally recognised
qualification at New Zealand’s
leading university.

Range of programmes
The University offers 160
programmes from Bachelor’s levelto PhD, including both researchand course-work based Master’s
programmes, and short-term Study
Abroad programmes.

Careers, English andStudent Support
The University provides acomprehensive range of support
services, including a dedicatedteam of international student

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support advisors and an awardwinning career development andemployment service to help you
prepare for your future career.
You can also continue to work on
your English skills through the
University’s English Language
Enrichment service, with freeaccess to online and on-campus
English language resources,
advice, and language learninggroups.

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Reuters top 75 universities

Quick facts• Established: 1883
• Ranking: 68th in the world4• Students: approximately 40,000•	International Students:
approximately 7,000

Faculties:• 	Arts (Humanities and Social
Sciences)•	Business

Employment prospects• Creative Arts and Industries

With a reputation for being open
minded, real-world thinkers,
University of Auckland graduates
are highly regarded by employers
around the world.5• Education and Social WorkQS World University Rankings 2024
QS Graduate Employability Rankings

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5• Engineering• Law• Medical and Health Sciences• Science

WHY STUDY AT THE ELA?
Global reputation

Facilities and support

Choose to study at the English language school of the
University of Auckland, a world top 100 university andthe leading university in New Zealand.1• 	Dedicated student services team offering pastoral care
and accommodation support

The University of Auckland’s English Language Academy(ELA) was established over 20 years ago by world-renowned
linguist Professor Emeritus Rod Ellis. Since then, ELA has
guided tens of thousands of students on their journey to
becoming globally competent communicators.

Teaching excellence
Learn from highly qualified and experienced teachers.
T he ELA employs experienced teachers with degrees
and TESOL qualifications, who are all dedicated tohelping you reach your goals.
ELA teachers use a communicative language teachingapproach, where interaction and communication are
the main aims of study.
Lessons involve active learning through pair and group
work, in which teachers facilitate communication andprovide you with every opportunity to practice yourlanguage skills.

•	Study Centre• 	Computing facilities equipped with learning technology• 	Help with arriving in Auckland and finding
accommodation• 	Exciting social, sporting, and cultural activities

International connections
Meet, make friends and learn English with people fromaround the world.
Each year the ELA welcomes students from over 35
countries into our English language courses.

Direct pathways into New Zealand’s top
tertiary institutions
Meet the English language requirements for entry toprogrammes at the University of Auckland and someother New Zealand tertiary institutions.
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TIMETABLE
You will be placed in either the Morning Session or Afternoon Session depending on your level of English. All students
receive 20 hours of tuition per week. Students at higher levels of General English and Academic English have twohours of elective classes per day, while students at lower levels focus on building their key language foundationsin the second class. Students choose their elective classes upon arrival at the ELA. Maximum class size for Academic
English and University Pathway Programmes is 18, and the only exception is the additional input sessions in Summer
School which are delivered in lecture format to groups of fewer than 40. For CELTA, maximum class size is 12, and forother programmes, it is 20.

MORNING SESSION (8.15am–12.30pm)
MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFridayCLASS
8.15-10.15am

CLASS
8.15-10.15am

CLASS
8.15-10.15am

CLASS
8.15-10.15am

CLASS
8.15-10.15am

ELECTIVE
10.30am-12.30pm

ELECTIVE
10.30am-12.30pm

ELECTIVE
10.30am-12.30pm

Break
ELECTIVE
10.30am-12.30pm

ELECTIVE
10.30am-12.30pm

AFTERNOON SESSION (1–5.15pm)
MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFriday

CLASS
1-3pm

CLASS
1-3pm

CLASS
1-3pm

CLASS
1-3pm

CLASS
1-3pm

ELECTIVE
3.15-5.15pm

ELECTIVE
3.15-5.15pm

Break
ELECTIVE
3.15-5.15pm

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ELECTIVE
3.15-5.15pm

ELECTIVE
3.15-5.15pm

ENGLISH COURSE LEVELS
If you are applying to study at university in New Zealand, you will need to provide evidence of your English
language proficiency. You can demonstrate this by achieving the required score in an approved English
language test, such as IELTS or PTE Academic, or successfully completing an ELA pathway course.
The table below shows the equivalent IELTS scores for ELA courses. For admission to a university programme,
please note that some undergraduate and postgraduate degrees have higher requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PATHWAYS TO UNIVERSITY
Entry
IELTS
equivalent

6.0

5.5

Exit
IELTS
equivalent

6.5

UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITYPATHWAYS

↑

↑

6.0

5.0

5.5

4.5

5.0

30 weeks
FCertEAP
Plus(Extended)

20 weeks
FCertEAP(Standard)

POSTGRADUATE UNIVERSITYPATHWAYS↑

30 weeks
10 weeks
FCertEAP
EPUS
Plus(Accelerat- (Extended)ed)

20 weeks
FCertEAP(Standard)

10 weeks
EPPS(Accelerated)

COURSELEVEL

AcademicEnglishEAP 3(10 weeks)

Academic English EAP 2(10 weeks)

Academic English EAP 1(10 weeks)

Academic English EAP Intro(10 Weeks)

Minimum entry requirements
On your first day at the ELA, we will assess your skills and place you at the right level.
The chart below shows each course’s approximate entry point based on your English ability.

IELTS

PTE Academic

TOEFL iBT

CEFR

GeneralEnglishAcademicEnglish

6.0

50

80

B2+

Advanced

EAP 3

5.5

42

70

B2

Upper
Intermediate

EAP 2

5.0

36

60

B1+

Intermediate

EAP 1

4.5

29

50

B1

Intermediate

Intro to EAP

4.0

30

A2

PreIntermediate

3.5

20

A1+

Elementary

TESOL (TKT)TESOL (TKT)

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UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAY PROGRAMMES
ELA’s undergraduate pathway programmes
are designed to prepare you for youruniversity studies through English.
These are direct entry programmes.
This means that when you successfullycomplete them with the required grade,you will meet the English language
requirements for entry to the Universityof Auckland and a range of other tertiary
institutions in New Zealand.1
There are three programmes available to choose
from. The most suitable programme for you
will depend on your current level of English.
· FCertEAP	
Plus for Undergraduate Studies(Foundation Certificate in English for Academic
Purposes Plus): 30 weeks/600 hours

FCertEAP PLUS
FCertEAP Plus for Undergraduate Studies (30 weeks)
is for students:· 	who hold a conditional offer for undergraduate
study at the University of Auckland or other
New Zealand tertiary institutions,1 and· 	who do not meet the English language
requirements for their university study
Students who successfully complete this programmewith the required grade, will meet the English
language requirements for university study.
This extended programme (Academic English +FCertEAP) will help students develop the mostimportant skills needed to succeed in theirundergraduate studies through English.

Course length· FCertEAP	for Undergraduate Studies(Foundation Certificate in English for
Academic Purposes): 20 weeks/400 hours

30 weeks (27-week 2 courses commence in June,
September, and November)· EPUS	(English Pathway for Undergraduate
Studies): 10 weeks/200 hours.

600 hours

Total hours

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS“The academic writing skills I learnt
at the ELA will be very importantfor my studies at the University of
Auckland. Carrying out research
projects, writing essays and giving
presentations have all been very
useful university preparation
experiences. Not only have myEnglish language skills improved, but
I have also developed my criticalthinking skills and ability to study
independently.”

Alice Zhang,
China

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IELTS

PTE-A

TOEFL iBT ELA Test

Overall

4.5

29

34

Writing

4.5

29

11

Other
bands

4.0

23

6

Minimum
CEFR B1

Students who do not meet the above requirements
can still apply and will receive an offer of place
for three blocks (30 weeks) of Academic English.
They can be accepted into FCertEAP Plus if
they gain an acceptable score in a formal ELA
placement test. Students who do not reach therequired level in the ELA placement test canjoin FCertEAP Plus after successfully completing
General English to an appropriate level.

1More information on the New Zealand tertiary institutions that recognise
the FCertEAP Plus is available on request.
2
Due to the Christmas break, the FCertEAP Plus course commencing
in June, September, and November is typically 27 weeks long, but thecourse hours remain 600 hours in total.

FCertEAP

EPUS

FCertEAP for Undergraduate Studies (20 weeks)
is for students:

EPUS (10 weeks) is for students:·	who hold a conditional offer for undergraduate
study at the University of Auckland or other
New Zealand tertiary institutions1, and·	who do not meet the English language
requirements for their university study·	who hold a conditional offer for undergraduate study
at the University of Auckland or other New Zealandtertiary institutions3, and,·	who have narrowly missed the English language
requirements
Students who successfully complete this programmewith the required grade, will meet the English language
requirements for university study.

Students who successfully complete thisprogramme with the required grade, willmeet the English language requirements foruniversity study.
Students in this pathway programme will buildon their current level of academic English andbe well prepared for their undergraduate studies.

This short intensive programme focuses on developing
the language proficiency and academic literacy needed
for undergraduate studies through English.

Course length

Course length

10 weeks (an accelerated 7-week4 EPUS
is available in November)

20 weeks (17-week 2 courses commence in
September and November)

Total hours
200 hours

Total hours
400 hours

UNIVERSITY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
IELTS

PTE-A

TOEFL iBT ELA Test

Overall

5.0

36

60

Writing

5.0

36

18

Other
bands

4.5

29

12

Minimum
CEFR B1+

Students who do not meet the above requirements(writing 5.0/PTE 36/TOEFL 18, other bands 4.5/PTE 29/
TOEFL 12) but have an overall IELTS score of 5.0 (PTE
36 or TOEFL 60) can apply for taking a formal ELA
placement test if they hold a conditional offer for anundergraduate programme from the University of
Auckland. They can be accepted into FCertEAP if theygain an acceptable score in the ELA placement test.
Students who do not reach the required level inthe ELA placement test for FCertEAP but meet theentry requirement for FCertEAP Plus can apply
for FCertEAP Plus for Undergraduate Studies.

Academic IELTS
Score Required
For Undergraduate
Programmes

7.0 withno bandless than
6.5

6.5 withno bandless than
6.0

6.0 withno bandless than
5.5

EPUS IELTS Score Requirements
Overall

6.5

6.0

5.5

Writing

6.5

6.0

5.5

Other bands

6.0

5.5

5.0

PTE Academic Score Requirements
Overall

58

50

42

Writing

58

50

42

Other bands

50

42

36

TOEFL iBT Score Requirements
Overall

90

80

70

Writing

24

21

21

Other bands

18

16

14

 ore information on the New Zealand tertiary institutions that recognise the FCertEAP is available on request.
MDue to the Christmas break, the FCertEAP course commencing in September, and November is typically 17 weeks long, but the course hours
remain 400 hours in total.
3
More information on the New Zealand tertiary institutions that recognise the EPUS is available on request.
4
Due to the Christmas break, the EPUS course commencing in November is typically 7 weeks long, but the course hours remain 200 hours in total.
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9POSTGRADUATE PATHWAY PROGRAMMES
ELA’s postgraduate pathway programmes
have been designed to prepare you for the
next step in your university journey.
These programmes will help you develop thelanguage proficiency and academic literacy
needed for postgraduate studies through English.
These are direct entry programmes: successful
completion with the required grade will meetthe English language requirements for entry
to the University of Auckland and a range ofother tertiary institutions in New Zealand.1
There are three programmes available to choose from.
The most suitable programme for you will
depend on your current level of English.
·	
FCertEAP Plus for Postgraduate Studies(Foundation Certificate in English for Academic
Purposes Plus): 30 weeks/600 hours

FCertEAP PLUS
FCertEAP Plus for Postgraduate Studies (30 weeks)
is for students:·	who hold a conditional offer for postgraduate study
at the University of Auckland or other New Zealandtertiary institutions1, and,·	who do not meet the English language
requirements for their university study
Students who successfully complete this programmewith the required grade will meet the English language
requirements for postgraduate university study.
This extended programme (Academic English +FCertEAP) will help students develop the mostimportant skills needed to succeed in their
postgraduate studies through English.

Course length·	
FCertEAP for Postgraduate Studies(Foundation Certificate in English for
Academic Purposes): 20 weeks/400 hours

30 weeks (27-week 2 courses commence in June,
September, and November)·	
EPPS (English Pathway for Postgraduate
Studies): 10 weeks/200 hours.

600 hours

Total hours

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS“The most beneficial part of the ELA
pathway course was learning not only
the use of academic English but also
skills that are relevant to university
courses, e.g., how to find and understandacademic sources, and how to write aproper academic essay. I was able tointeract with my teachers and classmatesin full English every day, which made me
increasingly confident to speak English.
At the ELA, we can feel a strong sense ofkindness and support.”

Phoebe,
China

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IELTS

PTE-A

TOEFL iBT ELA Test

Overall

5.0

36

60

Writing

5.0

36

18

Other
bands

4.5

29

12

Minimum
CEFR B1+

Students who do not meet the above requirements
can still apply and will receive an offer of place forthree blocks (30 weeks) of Academic English. They
can be accepted into FCertEAP Plus if they gain
an acceptable score in a formal ELA placement
test. Students who do not reach the required
level in the ELA placement test can join FCertEAP
Plus after successfully completing EAP Intro.

1More information on the New Zealand tertiary institutions
that recognise the FCertEAP Plus is available on request.
2
Due to the Christmas break, the FCertEAP Plus coursecommencing in June, September, and November is typically 27
weeks long, but the course hours remain 600 hours in total.

FCertEAP

EPPS

FCertEAP for Postgraduate Studies (20 weeks) is forstudents:

EPPS (10 weeks) is for students:·	who hold a conditional offer for postgraduate
study at the University of Auckland or other
New Zealand tertiary institutions1, and,·	who do not meet the English language
requirements for their university study
Students who successfully complete this programmewith the required grade will meet the English
language requirements for university study.
Students in this pathway programme will buildon their current level of academic English andbe well prepared for their postgraduate studies
through English.

•	who hold a conditional offer for postgraduate study
at the University of Auckland or other New Zealandtertiary institutions3, and,·	who have narrowly missed the English language
requirements·	Students who successfully complete this programmewith the required grade, will meet the English
language requirements for university study.
This short intensive programme focuses on developing
the language proficiency and academic literacy needed
for postgraduate studies through English.

Course length

Course length

10 weeks (an accelerated 7-week4 EPPS is available inNovember, and the EPPS for Business Masters runs in June)

20 weeks (17-week 2 courses commence in September
and November)

Total hours

Total hours
400 hours

200 hours

UNIVERSITY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
IELTS

PTE-A

TOEFL iBT ELA Test

Overall

5.5

42

70

Writing

5.5

42

21

Other
bands

5.0

36

14

Minimum
CEFR B2-

Students who do not meet the above requirements(writing 5.5/PTE 42/TOEFL 21, other bands 5.0/PTE 36/
TOEFL 14) but have an overall IELTS score of 5.5 (PTE
42 or TOEFL 70) can apply for taking a formal ELA
placement test if they hold a conditional offer fora postgraduate programme from the University of
Auckland. They can be accepted into FCertEAP if theygain an acceptable score in the ELA placement test.
Students who do not reach the required levelin the ELA placement test but meet the entry
requirement for FCertEAP Plus can apply for
FCertEAP Plus for Postgraduate Studies.

Academic IELTS
Score Required
For Postgraduate
Programmes

7.0 with noband lessthan 6.5

6.5 with noband lessthan 6.0

EPPS IELTS Score Requirements
Overall

6.5

6.0

Writing

6.5

6.0

Other bands

6.0

5.5

PTE Academic Score Requirements
Overall

58

50

Writing

58

50

Other bands

50

42

TOEFL iBT Score Requirements
Overall

90

80

Writing

24

21

Other bands

18

16

More information on the New Zealand tertiary institutions that recognise the FCertEAP is available on request.
Due to the Christmas break, the FCertEAP course commencing in September, and November is typically 17 weeks long, but the course hours
remain 400 hours in total.
3
More information on the New Zealand tertiary institutions that recognise the EPPS is available on request.
4
Due to the Christmas break, the EPPS course commencing in November is typically 7 weeks long, but the course hours remain 200 hours in total.
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2

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ACADEMIC ENGLISH
Academic English will help you improve your English language skills to
prepare you for study success at university. This course provides you
with opportunities to develop your independent learning strategies andindividual needs in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
If you wish to improve your IELTS band score, you may choose to tailor yourAcademic English course with a preparation elective class. Students cantake an IELTS test upon completion of the course at the ELA’s test centre.
If you wish to improve your English for future tertiary studies, you
may choose to tailor your Academic English course with a university
preparation skills elective class.

Course length
Students can take more than one block of 10 weeks depending on theirneeds. Each block is 10 weeks; except Summer School, which is 7 weeks.
200 hours.

Entry requirements
You will be tested on your first day to determine your class level. There are
four levels of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) offered:

ACADEMIC ENGLISH LEVELS
CourseIELTS

PTE
ACADEMIC

EAP 3

6.0

50

80

B2+

EAP 2

5.5

42

70

B2

EAP 1

5.0

36

60

B1+

Intro to EAP

4.5

29

50

B1

TOEFL iBT

CEFR

A recent IELTS, PTE Academic, or TOEFL score may be given as evidence oflevel, but if there is a significant difference between this and the placement
test score, the Academic English manager will determine the appropriate level
for the student.
If you are below the level required for Introduction to English for Academic
Purposes, your enrolment will be changed to the General English course tobuild your language foundations.

12“At the ELA, I have felt areal progression in my levelof English. My fluency has
improved and I receive
constant feedback on mypronunciation from theteachers.
A really nice part of thisexperience is that I havemade a lot of international
friends – after I finish at the
ELA I have my friends from
Brazil!”Pierre Montel,
FranceGENERAL ENGLISH
General English will help you improve your ability to communicate inEnglish in social and work situations and progress to other ELA courses.
The course focuses on the development of communication skills with abalance of speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks. You will learn
through class activities, individual, pair and small group work.
From Intermediate level, you can choose an elective to focus on aparticular subject or skills in order to tailor your course to meet yourlearning goals. The elective classes are dependent on level and student
demand. They may include: Communication Skills, Business English and
IELTS preparation.

Course length
Flexible; minimum enrolment of 3 weeks. 20 hours per week.

Entry requirements
Students are tested on their first day to determine their class level.
Please note that we only have General English classes at the levels in
the table below.

GENERAL ENGLISH LEVELS
Course

CEFR LEVEL

Advanced

B2+

Upper Intermediate

B2

Intermediate

B1

Pre-Intermediate

A2

Elementary

A1+“I’m really grateful to the ELA
as the teachers gave me thegrammar and communicative
English needed for myprofession. I improved myconfidence at the ELA and it
was so important I studied
there, as my teachers always
encouraged me. I feel that if
this wasn’t part of my journey,
I wouldn’t be working here
at the University in the kindof career I studied for in
my home country.”

Victoria Bravo,
Chile

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CAMBRIDGE CELTAThe Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(CELTA) is the most widely recognised qualification for those entering the fieldof teaching English as a foreign language. It is recognised by language schools
around the world.
This qualification provides the skills needed to begin a career teaching English
as a foreign language and makes finding work in a language school easier.

Course length
Online Course: 5 weeks (full time)
Face-to-Face Course: 4 weeks (full time); 10 weeks (part time)

Entry requirements
A native or near-native level of English is required for entry onto this course.
Applicants need to successfully complete a language awareness task
and interview.

ENGLISH FOR
TEACHING –TESOL (TKT)“This course was perfect forme as it was an introduction
to the teaching world. They
provide you with teaching
techniques so you can develop
your own skills. By doing a lotof classroom activities, I learnt
how to create my own lessonplans and developed myclassroom management skills,
which was very important.
The teaching practice is reallyrewarding when you cangive a good class, and you
feel that your students areable to improve their English.
If you really want to becomea teacher one day this is thefirst step.”

Ignacio Nunez
Norambuena, Chile

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English for Teaching - TESOL(TKT) is designed to enhanceyour English language ability
and provide the teachingskills required to become acommunicative teacher of English.
It is ideal if you want to proveyour teaching knowledge with a
globally recognised certificate.
With TKT, you show employersthat you:•	are familiar with different
teaching methodologies•	know how to use teaching
resources effectively•	understand key aspects oflesson planning•	can use different classroom
management methods fordifferent needs“We did a lot of in-classroom
teaching. That really helped
consolidate what I learnt
during the input sessions at
the ELA. Although all teachingpractices were in-person, we
also got to do some online.
That really helped me become
more flexible.
The highlight of the course
was getting into theclassroom and teaching
students. The course wasreally fast-paced, and it
pushed you to improve yourteaching and try to apply
what you learnt during the
input sessions.”

Dylan,New Zealand

Entry requirements
No prior teaching experience
is required. To be eligible forEnglish for Teaching – TESOL(TKT), applicants need to meet thefollowing English language entry
requirements:•	ELA: Minimum Upper
Intermediate level (CEFR level B2)
as determined by an ELA test or•	IELTS: An Academic IELTS test
result with the following bandscore: 5.5 overall, with no lessthan 5.5 in writing

GROUP COURSES
Each year the ELA welcomes groups of students from around the world,
usually coming from a university, organisation or government body.
Group courses can be catered to the institution’s needs and can include
integrating students into a General English course or a closed groupcourse or a combination of both.

General English Group Courses
Students are integrated into different classes according to their English level.
They are given the opportunity to meet and study with other students from a
range of backgrounds.

Closed Group Courses
Closed group courses only contain members of the participating university ororganisation. They have an intensive focus on English for Specific Purposes.
Examples of closed group courses include:• General English•	ELA & Study Abroad at the University of Auckland• English plus New Zealand Culture• Business English• Teacher Development• English for Academic Staff
Proposals for group courses can be provided on request.

Activities
Optional afternoon or weekend excursions are available and can be booked inadvance and included in the quotation.
Options include:• Hobbiton (Lord of the Rings) movie set tour
• Kayaking on Waiheke Island• Beach horse-riding and cultural activities• Weekend trip to Rotorua and Waitomo• Whale & dolphin watching“The time I spent studying
at the ELA in Auckland waslife-changing. It was my firstexperience studying awayfrom home and after ten
months, I not only felt more
confident, but also morecurious about the world.
Being able to live with ahomestay family was aninvaluable experience.
They treated me as a real
member of the family andtaught me about Kiwi
culture. Communicatingwith them allowed me
to practice my everyday
spoken English outside of
the classroom.
Auckland has a great
multicultural urban
atmosphere and issurrounded by beautiful
beaches and bush. It’s welllocated for weekend andday trips, and during mytime here I went jet boating,kayaking, bungee jumping
in Taupo, and caught ferries
to nearby islands such as
Rangitoto and Waiheke.”

Kurumi Uraji,
Japan

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IELTS TESTINGThe International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most widely
recognised English tests in the world.

IELTS testing
The IELTS test is accepted by all universities in New Zealand and Australia as ameasure of English proficiency to enter academic study programmes. Immigration
authorities and professional organisations also accept IELTS as the benchmark
language proficiency test.

IELTS testing in New Zealand
The IELTS Centre at the ELA is New Zealand’s largest and most established test centre.
This award winning IELTS administration centre offers candidates the flexibility of 35
test dates per year. Candidates have the comfort of taking the test in a well-equippedenvironment. The IELTS team strive to provide candidates with the best possibleorganisational support.

IELTS testing in the Pacific
The IELTS Centre at the ELA conducts tests in ten countries in the Pacific and partners
with aid organisations as part of scholarship programmes leading to university entry.

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PEARSON TESTINGPTE Academic testing

Why take a PTE Academic test at the ELA?

The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is
an internationally leading computer based English test
recognised for study abroad, pathways to universities
and immigration.

•	Largest official Pearson test centre in Auckland with 12
stations available

Why take a PTE Academic test?

• Highly experienced test administrators

Fast•	Book your test in as little as 24 hours in advance•	Delivers online results in approximately fivebusiness days
Flexible•	Tests are held throughout the year, so choose a timethat suits you
Approved•	Approved by New Zealand and AustralianGovernments for visa applications•	Accepted by University of Auckland and numerousorganisations in New Zealand, Australia, UK, USA,
Canada and Ireland•	Central location close to public transport lines andparking facilities•	Safe and secure testing technology to ensure candidate
confidentiality and integrity of answers

Official Pearson VUE test centre
Pearson VUE is the international leader in delivering
secure computer based testing for professional licencing
and certification. In partnership with over 450 credential
owners globally, Pearson VUE tests are offered to
candidates in nearly every industry including finance,
IT, education, engineering and healthcare. Candidates
can take a Pearson VUE test at the ELA’s official Pearson
test centre. As the largest test centre in Auckland,candidates can book and sit their test in confidencewith ELA’s secure examination technology andhighly experienced test facilitators.

Secure•	Candidate test answers are highly secure with
Pearson’s palm vein scanning, randomised test forms
and data forensics technology

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SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
There are many support services available to you during
your time at the ELA.

Code or student support services, please contact
us at ela@auckland.ac.nz

Orientation

Academic support

On your first day, our friendly team will provide anorientation programme to help you with your studies
and your life in Auckland. They can assist you with public
transport, banking, mobile phone connection and all you
need to start your experience in New Zealand.

You can always make an appointment to meet asenior teacher to talk about your study and yourprogress. Our senior teachers are highly qualified
English language professionals with postgraduateteaching qualifications and will be happy to support
your study goals.

Pastoral care
Our Student Services team can help you with any issues
you may face while studying at the ELA.
The ELA has agreed to observe and be bound by the
New Zealand Government’s Code of Practice for the Careof International Students. For more information on theOnline support
For online courses, an online orientation and an
online IT workshop takes place before each course.
During the course, students can access bothacademic and pastoral support services.

FACILITIESStudy Centre
Our Study Centre is open 5 days a week and provides aplace to practice your English. The Study Centre is staffedon weekdays by the Study Centre Coordinator, who isexperienced in helping students with their study goals.
Resources include: IELTS textbooks and practice tests,
PTE Academic textbooks, graded readers, DVDs (withEnglish subtitles), reference books, English language
audio and video files and practice lectures.

Student Lounge
We have a large Student Lounge where you can relax,
eat your lunch, play board games or just sit and chat!

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The lounge is equipped with tea, coffee, snack machines
and microwaves to heat your food.

Computers
Wireless internet is available at the ELA and computers
are available for students to use.
Access to the University of Auckland
As a student of the ELA, you are able to access the
University’s Recreation Centre at a discounted price. You
also have the option to join one of the University’s many
student clubs during your time at the ELA. Along with the
pastoral care provided by the ELA, you can also accessthe Student Health and Counselling services at the
University’s City Campus.

ACCOMMODATION
Homestay
Homestay accommodation is a great way to learn about
New Zealand culture and to practise your English in afriendly and relaxed environment. Many students choose
to stay in a homestay for the duration of their course.
Others choose to stay for the first few weeks and then findalternative accommodation when they are more familiar
with living in Auckland.

Airport transfers

In a homestay you live with a family, have your own room,and main meals are provided. Most homestays are within
30-60 minutes from the ELA by public transport

The ELA airport transfer service can help make yourarrival as smooth and stress-free as possible. You will be
met at the airport and taken to your accommodation. Thiscan be booked with your enrolment.

Apartment accommodation

Living costs

If living in a homestay isn’t for you, our Accommodationteam can help you find an apartment close to the ELA.
Information on these services is available on the ELA
website: www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/accommodation

Generally you should allow approximately NZ$450 - $650
per week for living costs, including accommodation, foodand transport.

For more information about ELA organised accommodation, please visit our website.

EXPENSES PER WEEK 1
Accommodation

HOMESTAY

ROOM IN RENTED ACCOMMODATION$378$275 - $475

Food
$75
Approximate
cost at time of publication (January 2019)1
Based on student bus or train concession
fares
for
a
“three-zone”(approximately
12km) return journey, 5 days per week2
$39

$150-$250

Entertainment$50-$150$50-$150

Transport (2-3 zones)

1

Costs are in NZD and are approximate for 2023/2024

2$125-$200

Based on bus/train fare over two zones.

STUDENT SOCIAL ACTIVITIESELA students are encouraged to join the weeklysocial activities and special events, organised by our
Activities Coordinator. These are a great chance topractice English and meet other students outsideclass hours. The activities are weather dependentand vary by time of year but can include BBQs,
football games, zoo trips, indoor rock climbing,horse riding and even bungee jumping!
To see some examples of our exciting student
activities, check out our Facebook page:www.facebook.com/uoaela

Weekend Trips
We also work closely with local tour companies whooffer students a wide range of weekend activities
and sightseeing options around New Zealand.
Popular destinations include the Hobbiton (Lord of
the Rings) Movie Set, the Bay of Islands and Rotorua.

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WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND
While studying
When you are studying at the ELA, you may also be able
to work part-time. This will depend on the conditions ofyour visa.

both higher and lower language levels. The aim of thesesessions is to provide a ‘hands-on’, practical approach towork readiness, and includes themes such as:• Writing Effective CVs and Cover Letters

Our Student Services team are happy to advise you aboutfinding part-time work in New Zealand.

• Job Interview Skills and Mock-Interview Practice

You can also look on Student Job Search, which is an
online job board that matches students with employers:
www.sjs.co.nz• Finding a Job in New ZealandWorkshops• Employability Skills

Our Work Ready Workshops are designed to assist you inlooking for and preparing for work, both in New Zealandand in a wider context. They are one-hour weekly
sessions available to all ELA students, and are offered at

As well as equipping you with work-related skills andknowledge, these workshops give you the opportunity
to further practice your English language skills throughspeaking, listening, reading and writing.

• Work Rights in New Zealand•	Coping in the Workplace: Communication, Team Work
& Problem Solving

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Student visas
Depending on your nationality and length of study, you
may need to apply for a student visa before entering
New Zealand. Full details on the necessary reporting
requirements are available through Immigration
New Zealand, and can be viewed at:
www.immigration.govt.nz

Visa renewal assistance
The ELA Enrolments team can assist you with visa
extensions and any queries.

Travel and health insurance
All international students are required to have insurance
while studying in New Zealand. The ELA uses Allianz
Global Assistance NZ Ltd as its preferred insurance
provider. Enrolled students will be charged Allianz’s
Studentsafe University insurance premium whenenrolment is completed.
The Allianz Studentsafe University insurance fee must be
paid unless the ELA approves the use of an alternative
insurance provider. You are required to have approved
insurance for the duration of your study, regardless

20of the type of visa you have. Your insurance cover is
automatically renewed when you re-enrol in a course.
If you have an insurance policy that is compliant with therequirements of the New Zealand Government’s Code ofPractice for the Pastoral Care of International Students,
you will need to submit evidence of compliant insurance
cover to qualify for an insurance fee waiver. For a list ofcompliant policies and further information, please see
the ELA website:www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/insurance

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IELTS
Email: ielts@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: +64 9 923 6547

Representatives overseas
The ELA has a number of official representatives inoverseas offices. These organisations can provide
you with information on the ELA and may offer you
assistance in submitting an application. For a list of
our official representatives, please refer to:www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/registered-agents

Disclaimer
Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information in this document is provided as a general guide only for students and issubject to alteration. All students enrolling at the ELA must consult our Terms and Conditions to ensure they are aware of and comply with all regulations,requirements and policies. This is supplied with your Offer of Place and can be found on the ELA website at: www.ela.auckland.ac.nz

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English Language Academy
Level 5, 67 Symonds Street
Auckland 1010
Postal Address
Bag #163, Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Email: ela@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: +64 9 919 7695

ela.auckland.ac.nz