Bay Learning AcademyTauranga, New Zealand
- Vibrant location close to the beach.
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
- Learning progress guarantee.
- Optional language workshops.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Location: Bay Learning Academy Tauranga is an English language institute located on the outskirts of New Zealand's Tauranga, in the laid-back suburb of Mount Maunganui. The school is well located in relation to several amenities, shopping malls, eateries, green spaces and attractions. Sites and places of social and cultural interest within walking distance of the school include Arataki Beach, Arataki Park, BABM's Lookout, Classic Flyers Aviation Museum & Cafe, Countdown Bayfair shopping mall,
Mauao / Mount Maunganui summit and many more.
Course selection: Courses are given with small class sizes, ensuring maximum personal attention for group courses. In addition to General English which is available to students of all levels, Bay Learning Academy also supplies Exam Preparation programmes (IELTS, CAE, PTE) and Business English.
Te Reo Maori, Spanish and NZ Sign Language courses may also be available upon request.
Getting around: The school is within walñking distance of several bus routes, ensuring travel around the area is readily available. The Tauranga Airport is also within a 10-minute taxi ride of the school.
Accommodation: The school supplies homestay accommodation with local families, subject to availability.
Social and cultural: There is much to see and do locally including spending free time at the beach, park or going around the shops. The school has a varied activities plan for students to enjoy should they choose.
English Courses

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 | Additional Week |
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Price in NZD | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 425404 | 850808 | 12751212 | 17001615 | 25502423 | 34003230 | 42504038 | 51004845 | 52004940 | 95009025 | 380361 |
Price in US$ | 228 | 455 | 682 | 909 | 1364 | 1818 | 2272 | 2727 | 2780 | 5079 | 204 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in NZD | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 315300 | 630599 | 945898 | 12601197 | 15751497 | 18901796 | 22052095 | 25202394 | 31502993 | 37803591 | 315300 |
Price in US$ | 169 | 337 | 506 | 674 | 842 | 1011 | 1179 | 1348 | 1684 | 2021 | 169 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in NZD | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 790751 | 15801501 | 23702252 | 31603002 | 39503753 | 47404503 | 55305254 | 63206004 | 79007505 | 94809006 | 790751 |
Price in US$ | 423 | 845 | 1267 | 1690 | 2112 | 2534 | 2957 | 3379 | 4224 | 5068 | 423 |
The course inclused 15 lessons of General English and 5 private lessons per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in NZD | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 950903 | 19001805 | 28502708 | 38003610 | 47504513 | 57005415 | 66506318 | 76007220 | 85508123 | 95009025 | 1140010830 |
Price in US$ | 508 | 1016 | 1524 | 2032 | 2540 | 3048 | 3555 | 4063 | 4571 | 5079 | 6095 |
Afternoon: 12:30 - 14:00

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in NZD | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 300285 | 600570 | 900855 | 12001140 | 15001425 | 18001710 | 21001995 | 24002280 | 30002850 | 36003420 | 300285 |
Price in US$ | 161 | 321 | 482 | 642 | 802 | 963 | 1123 | 1284 | 1604 | 1925 | 161 |
Morning: 12:30 - 14:00

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in NZD | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 1050998 | 21001995 | 31502993 | 42003990 | 52504988 | 63005985 | 73506983 | 84007980 | 105009975 | 1260011970 | 1050998 |
Price in US$ | 562 | 1123 | 1684 | 2246 | 2807 | 3368 | 3930 | 4491 | 5614 | 6736 | 562 |
Afternoon: 12:30 - 14:00
Our prices for Bay Learning Academy include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Bay Learning Academy
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Free parking
Free water dispenser
Free coffee
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Job placement guidance service (free)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Korea | 25% |
China | 15% |
Brazil | 5% |
Saudi Arabia | 5% |
Vietnam | 5% |
Switzerland | 5% |
Japan | 5% |
Italy | 5% |
France | 5% |
Germany | 5% |
Chile | 3% |
Spain | 2% |
Thailand | 2% |
Turkey | 1% |
Other nationalities | 12% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 70% |
18-24 years | 5% |
25-34 years | 5% |
35-50 years | 5% |
>50 years | 15% |
Information for all courses offered by Bay Learning Academy
Course material fees:
- 1-4 weeks: NZD 80,
- 5+ weeks: NZD 135.
01 Jan 2025, 02 Jan 2025, 06 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 20 Jun 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 10 km |
Basketball | | 10 km |
Cooking | | 10 km |
Cricket | | 5 km |
Dancing | | 8 km |
Diving | | 5 km |
Field Hockey | | 10 km |
Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
Golf | | 10 km |
Horse riding | | 25 km |
Mountainbiking | | 10 km |
Music | | 10 km |
Rugby | | 15 km |
Sailing | | 15 km |
Skiing | | 180 km |
Squash | | 5 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Table Tennis | | 10 km |
Tennis | | 2 km |
Volleyball | | 1 km |
Windsurfing | | 10 km |
Yoga | | 5 km |
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in NZD | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2520 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 360 | 250 |
Price in US$ | 203 | 406 | 608 | 811 | 1013 | 1216 | 1419 | 1621 | 2026 | 2431 | 203 | 141 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in NZD | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 2660 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 380 | 250 |
Price in US$ | 214 | 428 | 642 | 856 | 1070 | 1284 | 1497 | 1711 | 2139 | 2567 | 214 | 141 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
FAQ about Bay Learning Academy, Tauranga
- What is the best price for a course at Bay Learning Academy, Tauranga?English courses at Bay Learning Academy start at 285 NZD for IELTS Preparation - Part-time course with 6 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Bay Learning Academy?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Bay Learning Academy varies from 1 students (Individual General English) to 35 students (General English + Skills Based English)
- Which countries are students of Bay Learning Academy from?The highest Nationality percentage at Bay Learning Academy comes from Korea with a 25% representation, followed by students from China (15%) and Brazil (5%).
- Bay Learning Academy offers courses for which ages?Bay Learning Academy offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 27 during the summer and 31 for the rest of the year.
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