Aspiring Language Institute (Auckland)
Aspiring Language Institute established in 1989 is one of the longest running private English Language schools in New Zealand. Homestay is available and we place students with local families who are carefully selected and who live within a short distance from the school.
We offer full-time courses for adult students, 18 years and older and cater for levels from elementary to advanced, as well as Cambridge exam preparation classes. Our teaching staff has internationally recognised qualifications and years of overseas experience. They help students reach their potential through our small classes and dedicated teaching. Our courses run from 4-48 weeks and may start on any Monday.
Aspiring Language Institute is committed to retain the character of a small school and puts great value on creating a family atmosphere. The cosy home-like building offers the students an environment where personal attention to students needs is priority. The students learn in relaxed surroundings and they are offered many opportunities to reach their learning potential.
Our facilities included a varied mix of nationalities (Europe, Asia, Middle East & South Pacific) in a home-like environment. Our building boasts a large spacious garden. For the students we provide freshly brewed coffee and tea, free of charge; computers with free internet and wireless broadband. As activities we offer monthly themed school function (eg. Valentines Day, Easter).
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Courses at Aspiring Language Institute
Intensive English Course
Class size: max. 12 students, average 8 – 9
The Intensive English course is offered throughout the year. Classes are full-time. New students may start the course on any Monday and finish any Friday, except public holidays. The minimum period of enrolment is four weeks. Shorter bookings may only be accepted by prior arrangement with the Institute.
Our courses are graded from elementary to advanced level. The morning sessions focus on the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as grammar accuracy and vocabulary development. Students work from recognised textbooks and materials specially prepared by the teacher. The afternoon sessions concentrate more on fluency, listening, vocabulary extension and everyday English use.
A typical day’s programme is as follows:
9:00 am - 12:30 pm: Working from a recognised textbook, covering grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking and vocabulary.
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Extension work using video, multimedia and newspaper articles; listening, conversation, discussion; communication activities; vocabulary development.
University of Cambridge Examination Courses (FCE, CAE)
Class size: max. 12 students (average 9 students, minimum 6 students)
A Cambridge Certificate is a practical qualification and is internationally recognised by employers throughout the world. Our Cambridge Examination courses are designed for education, work and leisure. They will give students the necessary English language skills required to take the FCE or CAE exam at the end of the course. There is an entry test for the Cambridge courses.
TUITION FEE 2017
NZ$ 400 per week 23 hrs Intensive English
NZ$ 320 per week 20 hrs Intensive English
NZ$ 400 per week 25 hrs Cambridge exam preparation
NZ$ 160 Cambridge course material
NZ$ 200 Application fee
NZ$ 100 Airport pick-up
Accommodation
NZ$ 260 per week Home stay single room
NZ$ 250 Home stay handling fee
