International students in Auckland will feel right at home with EF. We have over 450 schools and 60 years of experience helping international students prepare for their higher education and careers. Our students come from all over the world to participate in our full-time English immersion programmes in Auckland. If you are already studying in Auckland and are dissatisfied with your current programme, transferring to EF couldn't be easier. Get in touch to find out how we can help you.

Full list of programmes

EF English courses

Every student has different abilities and learning objectives, which is why we offer a wide range of English courses in Auckland. From short summer courses to brush up your English to semester or year-long immersion programmes, you'll find what you're looking for here. Our English courses in Auckland emphasise oral skills, so you can expect to be speaking English throughout your lessons.

Intensive English course

Improve your English in the shortest possible time. A popular, high-impact course. English lessons in Auckland – 32 lessons (total tuition time of 21 hours, 20 minutes)

General English course

Make concrete progress in English at a more measured pace in this full-time English course. English lessons in Auckland – 26 lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours, 20 minutes)

Basic English course

Only offered during the summer, these short-term English courses leave you lots of free time to explore New Zealand. English lessons in Auckland – 20 lessons (total tuition time of 13 hours, 20 minutes)

Special interest courses (SPINs)

Our English language courses in Auckland all include special interest lessons where you'll practice speaking English while learning about a subject that interests you. Some examples of SPIN classes in Auckland include Business presentations in English, New Zealand culture, and current events.

Longer courses

Opt for a semester or year-long English course in Auckland to become fluent in English. Our long-term programmes are university-certified and include many study options such as university or exam preparation, career counselling, and volunteer internships. Taking 6, 9 or 11 months for an English language course in Auckland is a concrete investment in your future. English lessons in Auckland – 32 or 26 per week (total tuition time of 21 hours, 20 minutes or 17 hours, 20 minutes respectively)

EF internships in Auckland

Our Auckland internship experience programmes combine English courses with professional experience. During the initial English course period you'll participate in professional English training including workshops in interview skills and resume writing. Once your skills are in place, we'll help you find an internship in Auckland where you'll experience an authentic work environment and further enhance your professional English skills.

Auckland intership programme overview

Combine a minimum of 4 weeks of English courses with 4-8 weeks of practical experience in an internship in Auckland.

  • English lessons during the initial training period – 32 lessons per week

English exam preparation courses

Our English exam preparation courses in Auckland really work! Whether you need to pass the IELTS for a university application or you'd just like to certify your level of English with a Cambridge Exam, we have a preparation course in Auckland to suit your needs. We can even advise you on which exam is best suited for your individual needs. Taking a preparation course is the best way to get your best possible score on test day.

IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, BULATS, and Cambridge exams

All our exam preparation courses include exam-specific English instruction, test-taking strategy advice, practice tests, and individual coaching so that you can be sure to do your best.

  • Lessons per week – 32 lessons

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