Get to know Kiwis from the inside out by taking an English course in New Zealand, immersing yourself in this island nation’s unique culture and environment. Although it’s about the same size as Great Britain or Japan, New Zealand has only 4 million inhabitants, making it an ideal destination for nature-lovers. In addition, the landscapes are spectacular and diverse, ranging from snow-capped mountain chains with steaming volcanoes to lush rainforests and sweeping coastlines. New Zealand offers a temperate climate all year round, with many opportunities to ski and snow-board in the winter. In the summer it is possible, in the same day, to surf in the morning and visit a glacier in the afternoon.
EF’s English school is located in Auckland, a city renowned for its enchanting harbor-front setting and the down-to-earth friendliness of its inhabitants. In the native Maori language of New Zealand, Auckland is known as Tamaki-Makau-Rau, or “the maiden with a hundred suitors”, because the land in that area was so desired by many tribes. During an English course in Auckland you’ll be studying English right in the middle of the lively university district, a perfect place if you want to study a range of subjects in an academically challenging environment.
Accommodation in New Zealand
Our English courses in New Zealand include several choices of lodging. The homestay option in a carefully selected host family with a double room is usually included in the package price of the course. A homestay in New Zealand is an excellent way to get an authentic feeling for life in the country, as well as giving you extra opportunities to practice English with native English speakers. Alternatively, you can choose from two year round student apartment accommodations: Columbia, only ten minutes walk from EF with en suite twin/triple/quad rooms, singles and selt-catering, or Empire: Self-catering apartments with en suite twin/triple/quad rooms, singles including shared facilities, an on-site gym and movie theater.
Read more about the accommodation options offered in Auckland in the city details section.
Prices
The price of your English course in New Zealand depends on the duration, course type, and the lodging you choose. All our courses, for example a General English course in Auckland or an Intensive English course in Auckland include homestay living, a meal plan as well as lessons and materials. If you choose an Intensive course, you will also get 6 months of post-course access to our exclusive online iLab language tutorials.
For more information about the options available in New Zealand, visit the prices page.