Worldwide School of English, Auckland, New Zealand
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General Information on Worldwide School of English
The language school Worldwide School of English was founded in Auckland, New Zealand in 1989. The school is centrally located in Aukland, which is the biggest city in New Zealand.
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The school has a library, a self study centre, a large computer room, free Internet, free WiFi, free local telephone, overseas fax service, prayer room, a movie theatre, recreation rooms, and a large common room with outside deck.
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Best arrival airport is Auckland. It takes 30 minutes by airport pick up service to school.
2.1. Language School Worldwide School of English in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 180 Adult courses throughout the year: 180 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 7 throughout the year: 7 | |
| 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: 26 years throughout the year: 26 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 10 % China 1 % Germany 10 % France 5 % | Italy 2 % Japan 20 % Korea 25 % Switzerland 10 % Spain 2 % |
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| Price in NZ$ | 430 | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2880 | 3600 | 8160 | 340 |
| At each level we teach essential grammar and necessary skills and functions. Afternoon classes concentrate on more fluency with more speaking and listening. Other afternoon class options possible with full time course bookings are: IELTS, TOEIC and BEC (extra fees for books and exams may apply). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
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| Price in NZ$ | 430 | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1425 | 1710 | 2280 | 2850 | 3420 | 285 |
| At each level we teach essential grammar and necessary skills and functions to improve students' writing and reading skills. Students are encouraged to practise their speaking, give opinions and ask questions. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3950 | -- | -- |
| Exam dates: 10.03-13.03 Includes Exam fee and textbook. Off shore pre tests are available on request. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 05.Jan.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3615 | -- | -- | -- |
| A 9-week course due to dates given by Cambridge University. Exam dates: 06.03-08.03 Exam fee and textbook included. Off shore pre tests are available on request. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 05.Jan.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2720 | 3400 | 8160 | 340 |
| The Combo Schools are 4 of New Zealand’s highest quality language schools in 4 different cities of NZ. The 4 cities are: Queenstown (LSNZ), Christchurch (LSNZ), Napier (NHCE) and Auckland (Worldwide School). You can choose to study English in 2, 3 or 4 of the different locations/schools. If you study 12 weeks or longer your transfers are FREE. If you study 12 weeks or less you must book all the schools you want to study at in advance. If you study more than 3 months you are called a Super Combo student and ONLY need to choose the first school. After arrival you can decide when and where you want to go next. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 2055 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Learn to surf, sail or scuba dive with our partner companies. Fixed duration: 4 weeks, to be completed during or after your English course (included). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Course not available: 01.May.2010 - 30.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 350 |
| After studying 4 weeks or more of English at the school, experience a real NZ farm. Work in return for food and accommodation. Worldwide School provides membership in a farm help organisation, books one farm for you and arranges your transport. The Farm placement fee is NZ$300. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 350 |
| Minimum duration: 4 weeks course. Then experience a volunteer internship with a company in Auckland. Placement fee NZ$650. Other documentation is required before a placement can be made. Please contact the school for more details. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8160 | 340 |
| Minimum duration: 24 weeks (340 NZ$ / week). To be eligible to work students must be enrolled in a full time course that is exactly 24 weeks long or more and meet other requirements. Students who study 6 months (24 weeks full time or more) can work 20 hours per week. We offer FREE work placement advice. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8160 | 350 |
| Do you want to work as an international flight attendant? We have the perfect combination of courses for you. This course combines English + an International Flight Attendant training course of 12 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in NZ$ | 430 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Maximum duration: 5 weeks. This course is usually taken as an afternoon option while on a full time course. Students need to pay for the TOEIC textbook and test. Worldwide is a TOEIC test centre. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 15.Mar.2010, 24.May.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 11.Oct.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4700 | -- |
| Fixed duration: 12 weeks. Exams: 09.06-16.06, 01.12-08.12 Off-shore pre tests are available on request. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 22.Mar.2010, 13.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4700 | -- |
| Fixed duration: 12 weeks. Exams: 09.06-16.06, 01.12-08.12 Off-shore pre tests are available on request. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 22.Mar.2010, 13.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in NZ$ | 430 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 210 |
| Students are also encouraged to sign up for practice tests on a Friday afternoon. Course is usually taken as an afternoon option while on a full time course. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 08.Feb.2010, 19.Apr.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 15.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by Worldwide School of English, Auckland 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): | 55 minutes |
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School's administrative fee: | 200.00 NZ$ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 95 NZ$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge Business English (BEC) , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge First , IELTS , TOEIC /BEC Vantage |
| Average examination results: | 95% at Cambridge Business English (BEC) 95% at Cambridge Advanced 95% at Cambridge First 6.0 at IELTS 775 at TOEIC /BEC Vantage |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 02.Apr.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 01.Jan.2010, 02.Feb.2010, 06.Feb.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 05.May.2010, 25.Apr.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 03.Jan.2010, 04.Jan.2010, 26.Jan.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 18.Dec.2010 - 31.Dec.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Czech, Polish, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | Teaching methods are based on the most up-to-date communicative method of teaching English and are designed to involve students as much as possible in their learning. English is an international language spoken all over the world by many different nationalities with many different accents. Therefore the opportunity to learn from teachers and other students of different background improves every student\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s English. Each student receives their own folder which will provide a record of all that they have learnt during their time at Worldwide School. |
Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in NZ$ | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 260 | 250 | 150 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Worldwide House apartments are part of Worldwide School of English, located hear Newmarket, Auckland's famous shopping area and is only 10 minutes by train or bus to the city. This option is for couples who want to stay together in our apartments; pricing shown per person Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| 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 Sunday All of our families live close to a bus stop and other conveniences. No student is ever placed in a homestay where another student speaks the same native language. Full board offered on the weekends. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Access to laundry service, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in NZ$ | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 220 | 400 | 150 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday For students who prefer to stay in student accommodation in the city near the school; self-catering but has cafe services. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in NZ$ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 240 | 150 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Homestay for students studying at Worldwide School who are aged 16 and 17 years old. Fee will also include return airport transfer. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in NZ$ | 160 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 160 | 250 | 150 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Worldwide House apartments are part of Worldwide School of English, located near Newmarket, Auckland's famous shopping area and is only 10 minutes by train or bus to the city. The minimum age to stay at our apartments is 18 years old. No apartment has all students of the same nationality. Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Triple room. Price extra night: 25 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in NZ$ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 230 | 250 | 150 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Worldwide House apartments are part of Worldwide School of English, located near Newmarket, Auckland's famous shopping area and is only 10 minutes by train or bus to the city. The minimum age to stay at our apartments is 18 years old. No apartment has all students of the same nationality. Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | on request |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 0 km | |||
| Diving | 10 km | |||
| Golf | 10 km | |||
| Horse riding | 20 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 20 km | |||
| Music | 0 km | |||
| Sailing | 0 km | |||
| Skiing | 300 km | |||
| Squash | 0 km | |||
| Tennis | 2 km | |||
| Volleyball | 0 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 2 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Many | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Worldwide School of English: | Every Friday afternoon optional activities | |||
| No. of reviews: | 30 |
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| Overall rating | 4.1/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.0/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.0/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.8/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.1/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 3.9/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.7/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.9/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.0/5.0 |
| Other | 3.0/5.0 |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for Worldwide School of English, Auckland click here | |
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