Auckland Edinburgh CollegeAuckland, New Zealand

Auckland Edinburgh College provides a wide range of excellent English Classes which have been specially designed for our students using the latest materials available. They are based around a core text, useful for self-study and revision, and are supplemented with interesting and relevant materials. Each classroom is fully equipped with visual and audio aids to teaching. Our class sizes ensure that you receive individual attention from our qualified and professional teachers. On arrival at Auckland Edinburgh College, your needs and level will be assessed to enable us to place you in the class which best suits you.

General English runs in 7 week cycles where each student is assessed in all areas of General English before proceeding to the next level. Classes cater for all levels of General English, and focus on equipping learners with effective English language skills that can be used to communicate both socially and in the work place. Grammar and vocabulary input increases knowledge of the language, while role-plays, interactive exercises, and real-life situations help to build confidence in using the language. Homework is an integral part of our courses and is given after every lesson. This provides further practice of the lesson content and is essential to the teacher as a diagnostic tool.

Students cooperate with their teacher by: ?. Attending every class. ?. Paying attention in class. ?. Speaking only English in class. ?. Aiming for excellence in their tests and exams. ?. Completing all the homework assigned to them. Our General English programme can also lead to pathways for those who are planning to enter Tertiary Education, or going to New Zealand high schools.

The AEC TESOL Preparation Course is an NZQA approved teacher training course in teaching English as a second language. It prepares students for the internationally recognised Cambridge TKT Qualification, which can be taken in NZ after the course. The material covers the Cambridge TKT Modules 1-3.

This course is especially suitable for students with English as a second language and is taught by highly experienced teacher trainers.

Units include:
– English Language Analysis
– Theories of Learning and Teaching
– Supervised Teaching Practice
– Lesson Observation and Analysis

A typical course runs for at least 6 weeks from Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:00 with extra time required for homework, assignments and lesson preparation.

You will receive 2 certificates from AEC. One shows that you have successfully completed the TKT preparation programme. The other certificate is your official report card with your marks for each section of the work done.

If you sit the external Cambridge TKT exam you will get separate certificates directly from Cambridge, one for each of the 3 Modules.

Course content includes theoretical knowledge and practical skills for teaching English including:

• Grammar, lexis, phonology
  
• Teaching reading , listening , writing and speaking skills
  
• Background language learning
  
• Lesson planning, use of materials
  
• Classroom management and student assessment
  
  Course modules include:
  
• Module 1 – Background to language teaching
  
• Module 2 – Planning for language teaching
  
• Module 3 – Classroom management

An IELTS certificate shows that you have successfully completed the IELTS preparation course.

The school has a highly experienced IELTS team with an excellent pass rate and student feedback. Different universities require different band scores, they are continually developing their system to monitor the student’s progress.

Every university will have their own requirements for the different Diploma and Degree programmes they offer. This entry requirement includes IELTS, but they will also include the following:

• Previous level of education in the student’s home country
  
• Length of study time in New Zealand
  
• Other areas of study at preparation level completed in English in New Zealand
  
• Suitability for the course as assessed during an interview
  
  While AEC cannot guarantee acceptance to New Zealand universities.