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 the biggest city in New Zealand.
Click here for a detailed Auckland city guideFacilities
The school has a library, self study centre, 2 computer rooms, free Internet, free WiFi, free local telephone, overseas fax service, prayer room, a movie theatre, recreation rooms, and a large common room.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Worldwide School of English, Auckland
NZQA, ENGLISH NEW ZEALAND
Airport transfer
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: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 26 years throughout the year: 26 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 5 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 10 % China 2 % France 3 % Holland 1 % | Italy 2 % Japan 20 % Korea 20 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 2 % |
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 Intensive, full timeLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 400 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 320 |
| Dates | 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 | |||||||||
| 2 Part Time EnglishLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 400 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 PLUS Summer Sports (October to April)Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 330 |
| Available ONLY October through April. After a 4 week English course learn to surf, sail or scuba dive with our partner companies. Prices for Diving, Surfing and Sailing programme = NZ$575. Administration costs: NZ$520 (Includes enrolment fee, accommodation placement fee, summer sport administration fee and airport pick up). | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 4 Farm ExperienceLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 330 |
| Minimum four week study. After your study 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$300. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 5 InternshipLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 330 |
| Minimum four week study, then experience a volunteer internship with a company in Auckland. Satisfy your requirements by doing a volunteer internship experience with a company in Auckland. Gain work experience in your area of University study. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| 6 Au PairLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 330 |
| Minimum four week study. Only for girls with working holiday visa. After study live and work as an Au Pair. Free pick-up service.
After a minimum of 4 weeks of study at Worldwide School the girl then lives and works in a different family for a minimum of 3 months. Average salary: NZ$150-NZ$200 per week wage (30-40 hours per week). | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 7 Combo course, different schoolsLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 |
| The Combo Schools are 4 of New Zealands longest running and highest quality language schools.
The 4 cities: Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world. Famous for all year activities, sight-seeing, skiing/snowboarding, radical sports and awesome scenery. Christchurch is known as the garden city of New Zealand. It is the largest city in the South Island and gateway to its many wonders. Napier is a beautiful seaside city famous for its great weather, beautiful nature, award-winning wines and Art Deco buildings. Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and is a cosmopolitan, international, harbour city. You can choose to study English in New Zealand in 2, 3 or 4 locations. Depending on your visa and/or length of stay in NZ you are welcome to spend time between schools for sightseeing. | ||||||||||
| Dates | 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 | |||||||||
| 8 Work and StudyLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 320 |
| Minimum duration of the course - 26 weeks (320 NZ$ / week). To be eligible to work students must be enrolled in a full time course that is exactly 6 months long or more and meet other requirements, such as an overall band score of IELTS 5.0. (General) Job placement is FREE. Students who study 6 months (26 weeks full time or more) can work 20 hours per week. They need IELTS 5.0 (General) and can do this in New Zealand and change conditions to work right in New Zealand or before arrival. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 9 International Flight AttendantLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 330 |
| After reaching advanced level on your English Course join our partner school for an International Flight Attendant Course. NZ$5795 for IFA course. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 10 TOEICLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 400 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 200 |
| Students need to pay for the TOEIC textbook and test. 5 courses per year, multiple exam dates available: 7 January - 8 February. 17 March - 18 April. 26 May - 27 June. 4 August - 5 September. 13 October - 14 November. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 17.Mar, 26.May, 04.Aug, 13.Oct | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 11 Cambridge First CertificateLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3250 | 4310 | -- |
| Available twice a year. The fee for the 12-week FCE or CAE course is NZ$4,310 and is all inclusive of exam fees and books. 12-week classes at Worldwide School: 17 March - 6 June. Exams: 3 - 12 June. 15 September - 5 December. Exams: 2 - 11 December. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 17.Mar, 15.Sep | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 12 Cambridge FCE Summer 9 week courseLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 267.5 |
| The fee for the 9-week FCE course is NZ$3,320 and is all inclusive of exam fees and books. Students are also required to have an Advanced English dictionary. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Aug | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 13 Cambridge Certificate of Advanced EnglishLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3250 | 4310 | -- |
| Available twice a year. The fee for the 12-week FCE or CAE course is NZ$4,310 and is all inclusive of exam fees and books. 12-week classes at Worldwide School: 17 March - 6 June. Exams: 3 - 12 June. 15 September - 5 December. Exams: 2 - 11 December. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 17.Mar, 15.Sep | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| 14 IELTS CourseLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 400 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 2040 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 200 |
| Students are also encouraged to sign up for practice tests on a Friday afternoon. Students can choose up to 2 skills per week (Listening, Reading or Writing) to practise for the Friday afternoon tests. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 11.Feb, 21.Apr, 30.Jun, 08.Sep, 17.Oct | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| 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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 200.00 NZ$ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 75 NZ$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement before arrival, Language level placement at first day of course, Free airport pickup for all adult courses, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge First , IELTS , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | at TOEFL 95% at Cambridge Advanced 95% at Cambridge First 6.0 at IELTS 775 at TOEIC |
| School closed: | National holidays in New Zealand: 01.Jan, 02.Jan, 06.Feb, 21.Mar, 24.Mar, 25.Apr, 02.Jun, 27.Oct, 25.Dec, 26.Dec And also on the following dates 01.Jan - 06.Jan, 28.Jan, 20.Dec - 31.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Czech, Polish, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Chinese, Portuguese, German, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
All prices in NZ$ (convert currency)
| 1 Worldwide House Apartments //(shared room) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price NZ$ | 140 | 560 | 250 | 120 |
| Worldwide House apartments are part of Worldwide School of English and are used for students as accommodation while they are studying in Auckland or on a Worldwide programme. Worldwide House is 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. A Worldwide House 4-week booking includes 1 extra free day. Any extra days after that are charged at the above daily rate. No apartment has all students of the same nationality. Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Triple room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 2 Homestay //, half board weekdays, full board weekends | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price NZ$ | 210 | 840 | -- | 120 |
| All of our families live close to a bus stop and other conveniences. No student is ever placed in a homestay where another person (student) speaks his or her native language.
Includes: Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Backpackers in city | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 1 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price NZ$ | 175 | 700 | -- | 120 |
| For students who prefer to stay in a backpackers in the city near school. It is in a 6-10 bed dormitory. Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Triple room. Price extra night: 25 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Worldwide House Apartments // (single room) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price NZ$ | 240 | 960 | 250 | 120 |
| Worldwide House apartments are part of Worldwide School of English and are used for students as accommodation while they are studying in Auckland or on a Worldwide programme. Worldwide House is 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. A Worldwide House 4-week booking includes 1 extra free day. Any extra days after that are charged at the above daily rate. No apartment has all students of the same nationality. 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. | ||||
| 5 Teen programme Homestay | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price NZ$ | 240 | 960 | -- | 150 |
| Homestay for students studying at partner high schools on our Teen/Under 16 Programmme.
Admin fee includes return airport transfer and airport departure tax. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 6 Junior Academy Homestay | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price NZ$ | 275 | 1100 | -- | 150 |
| For Junior programme students. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 7 Worldwide House Apartments //(double room) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price NZ$ | 280 | 1120 | 250 | 120 |
| Worldwide House apartments are part of Worldwide School of English and are used for students as accommodation while they are studying in Auckland or on a Worldwide programme. For a couple who want to stay together in our apartments. Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 40 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 8 Teen study (under 18) homestay | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price NZ$ | 220 | 880 | -- | 120 |
| Homestay for students studying at Worldwide School who are aged 16 and 17 years old. Admin fee will also include return airport transfer and airport departure fee. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 32 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | on request |
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| 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 evaluations: | 27 |
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Worldwide School of English, Auckland, New Zealand
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