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LSI - Language Studies InternationalAuckland, New Zealand

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

45 students - overall rating
Level 1, 10-12 Scotia Place - 1010 Auckland - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Homestay accommodation very close to school
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • E-learning platform.
Age of students

Location: LSI is centrally located within the city of Auckland. It is just on the edge of Myers Park which has playgrounds and sculptures. The school is just off a busy road in Auckland with lots of restaurants and bars.

Getting around: Auckland’s main city hub is 12 minutes by foot from LSI. For those that want to visit further away areas of the city, there is an intricate and regular bus system that runs through Auckland. There are a selection of bus stops near the school, which students can use to navigate around the city.

City attractions: There are a few features of the city in the centre including the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o T?maki, Sky Tower and Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour. These are very accessible by foot from LSI. Auckland Domain, which has the city’s War Memorial Museum and Auckland’s Museum Atrium, is a 16 minute walk from the school.

Courses: Group classes, combination courses and individual lessons are available for those wanting to learn general English. LSI in Auckland has career courses that help students learn the language to further their career. These English classes are possible for teaching, aviation, business, medical and law. Students who want to take one of the following exams can take an exam preparation course; IELTS, the Cambridge Exams, TOEIC and TOEFL.

Pathway programmes: The school has created a pathway programme which provides students with classes in the English used specifically to further their education.

Chain school: As a group, Language Studies International (LSI) has schools located in 7 countries throughout the world. These countries include France, the USA, England, New Zealand, Switzerland and Canada.

For over 55 years, LSI has been supplying tuition to adults, juniors and teachers. Their schools are accredited internationally by such accreditors as EAQUALS, Accet, the British Council, English New Zealand, Languages Canada, and more.

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Specialty Courses

Our prices for LSI - Language Studies International include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform

Videos & Photos

  • Individual attention
    Individual attention1/4
  • Stylish Learning area
    Stylish Learning area2/4
  • Teaching area
    Teaching area3/4
  • Student cafeteria
    Student cafeteria4/4

Student opinions about LSI - Language Studies International, Auckland

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
LSI - Language Studies International, Auckland
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Social activities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 18-30 years (19 ratings)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Students 31-49 years (12 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (11 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The lessons are very intensive and are designed with excellent didactics. The school is not too big, therefore you quickly make contact with students from other classes.
Disliked
The school's handbook recommends eating healthy, but at school you can only buy sweets or crisps from vending machines.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I was the only participant, but with my consent, other students took part in the activities. These afternoon excursions were very interesting (museums) and also relaxing (visiting beaches and an island with wine tasting).
Course: Club 40+ - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Nov. 2022 by Sondra Ludwig
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
There are not many students, which is good because everyone knows each other and it is easy to practice English, which is the reason we are there.
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 6 weeks
Review date: 15. Nov. 2010 by Fatima Palacios
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
LSI is a schools that is concerned about the students. Good facilities, friendly teachers and staff, respectful land cheerful.
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 26. Oct. 2012 by Giovana Mahecha Carrillo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I had a wonderful experience, I managed to acquire a lot of knowledge and I believe that I am speaking English well.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course for me was essential, I managed to learn a lot from the teacher
Other comments The school is super organized and well located, everyone is very attentive and super professional.
Course: General 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. May. 2023 by Jeferson Do Esperito Santo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Flexibility with the attendance to the classes (very important if you are planning to visit the country)
Insider tip: Bring to the classes an electronic translator or dictionary. Very useful!
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 6 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2011 by Carlos Julian Martin Arguedas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very committed teachers, very good didactics as well as social competence, very pleasant atmosphere.
Disliked
Food supply in the break room- only sweets, crisps and soft drinks available in the vending machine
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I had the best English teacher who has taught me so far
Course: General 20 - 6 weeks
Review date: 13. Dec. 2022 by Sondra Ludwig
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Not many Spanish students. I liked the fact that they divided the class according to their level.
Insider tip: Bring warm clothes. It is always windy in Auckland.
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 5. Nov. 2012 by Pablo Cabo Valcarce
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
All the teachers were kind and caring towards the students. The lessons were well conducted.
Disliked
Even though the students are at the same level, there are some classes with only two Japanese students and others with eight. I think they should be more mindful of class ratios.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I cut 24 to 20 and added individual lessons. I didn't think it was necessary because the afternoon lessons were all about games.
Course: Intensive 24 [English] - 12 weeks
Review date: 5. Aug. 2024 by Maki Yamashita
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
My classmates. Located in the city center, close to the hotel I was staying at.
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Oct. 2009 by Jose Sola Vila
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Easy to understand lessons, friendly teachers, it was just great:)
Review details
Course: Afternoon 10 [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Sep. 2024 by Mau Narita
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Students and teacher of my morning classes
Review details
Course: Intensive 30 - 9 weeks
Review date: 26. Jan. 2010 by Anne Tobler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The teacher I had and the friendly staff.
Review details
Course: Intensive 30 Business - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Mar. 2011 by Rogelio Velasco
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Staff members were friendly and helpful.
Review details
Course: Club 40+ - 1 week
Review date: 6. Jun. 2018 by Hitomi Nakamura
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The English course and the teacher.
Insider tip: Student City Lodge.
Review details
Other comments Too many students from the same country in the same class. The school tends to fill each class with the maximun number of students.
Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 18. Sep. 2012 by Cristobal Garrido Moreno
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Good support, competent teachers
Disliked
Coldness in the classrooms
Review details
Course: Intensive 30  - 1 week
Review date: 3. Aug. 2023 by Christiane Otto
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
My teacher and my colleagues.
Insider tip: Take a brolly, a coat and a lot of money.
Review details
Other comments The book was expensive and not very useful at all. The class was overloaded with students and sometimes it was cold.
Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2012 by Paloma Del Cerro Gómez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
My teacher was wonderful
Review details
Course: Standard 20 Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Dec. 2008 by Paula Rodríguez Fraga
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Classes and schoolmates
Insider tip: Multi-activity activities
Review details
Course: Intensive 30 English - Business English [Anglais] - 10 weeks
Review date: 10. Apr. 2018 by Maxime Le Goanvic
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
Teachers and classmates
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. Aug. 2009 by Marco Antonio Joven Romero
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teaching the language
Review details
Course: Standard 20 Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Mar. 2009 by Olesya Krivosheina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers & Students.
Insider tip: Auckland Adventures.
Review details
Course: Intensive 30  - 4 weeks
Review date: 12. Mar. 2013 by Thanh-tam Duong
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
THE WAY OF TEACHING
Review details
Other comments EXCELLENT CHOICE
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 1. Sep. 2011 by Gema Patricia Moya Lopez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Student diversity
Insider tip: Airport transfer to the family was pitful
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 7. Jun. 2011 by Mikaele Teugasiale
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
The people I met.
Insider tip: Demand effective teachers to prepare their daily work.
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 6 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2010 by Mario Payo FernÁndez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Way of teaching
Review details
Course: Standard 20 Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 20. Nov. 2008 by Antonio Pinto Utenkov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The atmosphere
Insider tip: The maori culture
Review details
Course: Intensive 30 Business - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Sep. 2012 by Serge Filippi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Friendliness.
Review details
Other comments very well
Course: TOEIC Preparation - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Sep. 2018 by Lou Papelier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The teacher.
Review details
Other comments The school is very well organised and the teachers are very good. However, the social after-school activities are not so good.
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 26. Sep. 2011 by Laura Penas Torramilans
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Lunch break
Insider tip: Keep in mind that you will study with Arab and Colombian young guys.
Review details
Course: Intensive 30 [Английский] - 10 weeks
Review date: 30. Apr. 2018 by Dmitry Stepanov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The people
Insider tip: The insurance
Review details
Other comments very good experience for me!!!
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2009 by Roberto Quintana DÍez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of LSI - Language Studies International compared to ratings of all schools in New Zealand

 LSI - Language Studies International AucklandAverage of all other schools in New Zealand
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Organisation3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

LSI - Language Studies International (LSI)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Education NZEnglish New ZealandNZQAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalStudy Auckland
English teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at LSI - Language Studies International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1990
Legal name/parent company
Language Studies International NZ Ltd | Tax registration ID: GST55-973-474

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Table tennis

  • Table soccer / football

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 20
    • Number of public PC workstations: 20

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Adapted for blind students

Additional comment about facilities of school
* Views of the local park

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 200
Throughout the year: 150
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Top student nationalities

Information for all courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
215.00 NZD
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25 NZD per week.
Comments about courses

General course lessons are 50 minutes in duration. Individual lessons, English for Aviation, Teaching, Medicine and Law are 45 minutes in duration.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 110 NZD. 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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 05 Jan 2024, 26 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024 - 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 14 Aug 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 06 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 20 Jun 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Auckland International Airport:
125 NZD one way
250 NZD return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Auckland International Airport.
More details about airports near Auckland and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Auckland page. For flight comparisons to Auckland, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
145 NZD
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Basketball0.5 km
Cooking5 km
Cricket1 km
Dancing0.1 km
Diving80 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding30 km
Mountainbiking30 km
Music0.1 km
Rugby6 km
Sailing5 km
Skiing350 km
Squash5 km
Swimming2 km
Table Tennis5 km
Tennis5 km
Volleyball10 km
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Coffee & conversation
- Weekly Soccer game at the local park
- Walk around the central city art galleries
- Free entertainment down at the harbour during the summer months (music, live bands and markets)
- Sightseeing trip to Mount Eden

Adults - Paid activities

- Ten Pin Bowling (NZD 12 for 2 games + 2-stage bus ride)
- Happy hour
- Kelly Tarltons Underwater World (NZD 34)
- Visit to Mission Bay (2 stage bus ride)
- Rock Climbing (NZD 15 for 1 hour)
- Visit to the Sky Tower (NZD 29)

Junior - Free activities

Weekly Soccer game at the local park
Walk around the central city art galleries
* Free entertainment down at the harbour during the summer months (music, live bands and markets)

Junior - Paid activities

Ten Pin Bowling (NZD 12 for 2 games)
2-stage bus ride
Happy hour
Kelly Tarltons Underwater World (NZD 34)

Accommodation