Unique New Zealand Education Centre, 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.
For Browns Bay city map with location of school click hereCost of living in New Zealand
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in New Zealand is around US$ 1.69.
General Information on Unique New Zealand Education Centre
The language school Unique New Zealand Education Centre 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.
Click here for a detailed Browns Bay city guideFacilities
The school has student lounges, self-access language laboratory, computer-assisted language learning centre, windsurfers, kayaks, pool table and sports equipment.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Unique New Zealand Education Centre, Browns Bay
NZQA, ENGLISH NEW ZEALAND, APPEL, EdNZ, TIANZ
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Auckland. It takes 40 minutes by Car/Shuttle to school.
2.1. Language School Unique New Zealand Education Centre 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: 15 throughout the year: 12 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| 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 % France 5 % | Italy 2 % Japan 20 % Korea 20 % Switzerland 7 % Spain 4 % |
All prices in NZ$ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
| 1 General English part time / Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 240 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| 2 General English full time / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 340 |
| Comment | 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 listening and speaking, pronunciation. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| 3 Junior English (8-12) / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 340 |
| Comment | This course is designed for children (aged 8-12) to be immersed in English in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Experienced teachers assist students to develop their General English skills and introduce the world of English through nature study, art, music, science, drama, language games, sport and outdoor activities. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| 4 English Plus Activities (age 8-18) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 480 | 960 | 1440 | 1920 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | This course combines morning English lessons and afternoon tour activities to many of the exciting places in Auckland. This is a very popular choice for students during their summer and winter school holiday break. Early bookings are essential. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Jun, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| 5 English for Further Studies / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 340 |
| Comment | Students from 13 to 18 years old who wish to enter an English speaking high school attend this course. The programme includes vocabulary for academic subjects (maths etc), assignments, time management and other essential secondary school skills. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| 6 Business English / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 250 |
| Comment | 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. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every first monday of month | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 7 Business & Work Skills Development Programme / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 360 |
| Comment | Ideal for Students who wish to work in New Zealand or an English-speaking environment in their own countries. The morning class is either General English or IELTS preparation followed by 2 hours of work skills development in the afternoon class. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every first monday of month | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 8 Cambridge First ( FCE ) / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 340 |
| Comment | 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 will have IELTS Preparation or General English in the mornings. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 03.Mar, 01.Sep | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 9 Global Assessment Certificate University Foundation Programme / Lessons per week: 35 / Max. group size: 20 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 13860 |
| Comment | Programme includes 4 week holiday period. Graduates may enter more than 80 universities worldwide. | |||||||||
| 10 IELTS Exam preparation / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 340 |
| Comment | 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 prescribe. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Unique New Zealand Education Centre, 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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 200.00 NZ$ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 70 NZ$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course. |
| Exams offered: | IELTS , Cambridge First |
| Average examination results: | 6.0 at IELTS 100% at Cambridge First |
| School closed: | National holidays in New Zealand: 01.Jan, 02.Jan, 06.Feb, 21.Mar, 24.Mar, 25.Apr, 02.Jun, 27.Oct, 25.Dec, 26.Dec And also on the following dates 28.Jan |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:15 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
All prices in NZ$ (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 119 NZ$ week | ||||
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| 2 Homestay //, single room, full board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price NZ$ | 200 | 800 | 150 | |
| Comment | . Includes: Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 29 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| 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: | yes, for 50 NZ$ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Diving | | 4 km | ||
| Golf | | 2 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 8 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 15 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Sailing | | 1 km | ||
| Skiing | | 400 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 Education Centre: | Barbecues, Beach Sports, Videos, Sightseeing, Social Evenings. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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Unique New Zealand Education Centre, Browns Bay, New Zealand
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