Unique New Zealand, Browns Bay, New Zealand
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General Information on Browns Bay
Browns Bay is a small multi-national village with beach, banks, offices, shops, restaurants and cafés.
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General Information on Unique New Zealand
The language school Unique New Zealand was founded in Browns Bay, New Zealand in 1989. The campuses are located on Browns Bay Beach, less than one minute's walk from the Pacific Ocean and approximately 40 minutes from the Auckland CBD.
Facilities
The school has student lounges, self-access language laboratory, computer-assisted language learning centre, windsurfers, kayaks, pool table and sports equipment.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Unique New Zealand, Browns Bay
English New Zealand
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Auckland. It takes 40 minutes by car/shuttle to school.
2.1. Language School Unique New Zealand in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 120 Adult courses throughout the year: 80 Junior courses in summer: 150 Junior courses throughout the year: 60 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 5 throughout the year: 5 | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 18 years throughout the year: 22 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years 8 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % China 15 % Germany 5 % France 5 % | Italy 2 % Japan 20 % Korea 20 % Switzerland 7 % Spain 4 % |
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 340 |
| Morning classes focus on core vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading comprehension, writing, conversation and general skills for living and working in an English speaking environment. Afternoon classes focus on fluency and the practical application of everyday English. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 240 |
| Morning classes focus on core vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading comprehension, writing, conversation and general skills for living and working in an English speaking environment. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | 1700 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| A special course for 14-18 year old students. Students study teen general English in the mornings then a specialised rugby training programme in the afternoons. Some experience of rugby is recommended. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 12.Jul.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | 1760 | 2440 | 2720 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Students study in Junior English or Teen General English in the mornings and then go out on various activities around the greater Auckland area in the afternoons. Activities include: horse riding, Auckland Museum, Sky Tower, ice skating, Tree Adventures, Snowplanet and so on. This programme runs in January, February, March, June, July and August. It is a 4 week rotational programme. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| An intensive business English programme run in conjunction with the morning General English programme. The course is tailored to suit the specific business English needs of the students participating in the course. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 340 |
| This course is designed for students (adults and high level teenagers) who wish to prepare to sit the FCE. Cambridge FCE is an afternoon course. Students can choose either IELTS Preparation or General English in the mornings. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 01.Mar.2010, 06.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 340 |
| Students develop core IELTS techniques and focus on academic skills such as: essay and assignment writing, academic reading, formal analysis, interview techniques, argument development; and advance their English language level in the 4 key areas prescribed. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by Unique New Zealand, Browns Bay can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 200.00 NZ$ |
| Exams offered: | IELTS , Cambridge First |
| Average examination results: | 6.0 at IELTS 100% at Cambridge First |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 06.Feb.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 25.Apr.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 02.Feb.2010, 05.May.2010, 04.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 05.Apr.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | English |
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in NZ$ | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 220 | 150 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 32 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Comment | 95% of the students choose homestay. After an initial homestay period some students choose to share accommodation with local people or fellow students. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Auckland: for 65 NZ$ (one way) Taxi costs about 60 NZ$ to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Diving | | 0 km | ||
| Golf | | 0 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 0 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 0 km | ||
| Skiing | | 0 km | ||
| Squash | | 0 km | ||
| Tennis | | 0 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 0 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 0 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Kayaking, Martial Arts, Swimming, Hiking, Surfing, Parachuting, Bungee jumping | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Unique New Zealand: | Barbecues, Beach Sports, eVideos, Sightseeing, Social Evenings | |||
| No. of reviews: | 9 |
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| Overall rating |  4.7/5.0 (Details) |
| City |  4.2/5.0 |
| Organisation |  4.8/5.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.4/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.7/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.1/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.7/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | --- |
| Other | --- |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for Unique New Zealand, Browns Bay click here | |
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Unique New Zealand, Browns Bay, New Zealand
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