Worldwide School of English Auckland, New Zealand
- Free Job Club and Working Holiday Visa job finding service.
- Friday afternoon movie: free movie in the school movie room with free popcorn.
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
- Cancellation fees for students having to cancel due to visa rejection.
Location: Worldwide School of English Auckland is located in the culturally rich city of Auckland, New Zealand. The school is housed in Central Auckland city, close to the harbour, ferries, Sky City, the main train and bus stations, shopping centres, many bars and restaurants. Attractions within walking distance of the school include the Spark Arena music venue, the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Albert Park, the New Zealand Maritime Museum and more.
Course selection: In addition to General English programmes, taught over various schedules and intensities, the school provides Exam Preparation programmes (IELTS, TOEIC, FCE, CAE), Business English and a "Get Ready" programme for improving Academic English prior to an exam preparation course.
Social and cultural: Worldwide School of English Auckland provides a wide range of activities on a diverse social activities calendar. Evening activities previously arranged for students include yoga, touch rugby, pub nites and soccer matches. Every Friday, there are at least four evening activities for students to choose from. These activities may also include afternoon movies, special English classes dedicated to specific topics (pronunciation, grammar, etc.), class trips to local attractions, bowling, go-karting and more. The school also arranges excursions and weekend trips for students to enjoy. At least four options for weekend trips are available each week. Possible trips include sailing trips, beach trips, trips to the mountains to snowboard or ski, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves and much more.
English Courses
General English Full-Time
20 lessons per week | 18 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from163NZD / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 32 |
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Our price (NZD) | -- | 741 | 1111 | 1481 | 1851 | 2221 | 2961 | 3701 | 4321 | 8401 | 10881 |
Price in US$ | 414 | 621 | 827 | 1034 | 1240 | 1654 | 2067 | 2413 | 4691 | 6075 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:40 - 14:30
General English Part-Time Morning13.5 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from400NZD / week More
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Our price (NZD) | -- | 800 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 3200 | 4000 | 4680 | 9120 | 11840 |
Price in US$ | 447 | 670 | 894 | 1117 | 1340 | 1787 | 2234 | 2613 | 5092 | 6610 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Private Lessons5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyfrom650NZD / week More
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Our price (NZD) | 650 | 1300 | 1950 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 4550 | 5200 | 5850 | 6500 | 7800 |
Price in US$ | 363 | 726 | 1089 | 1452 | 1815 | 2178 | 2541 | 2904 | 3266 | 3629 | 4355 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
General English + Paid Internship20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from480NZD / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 32 |
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Our price (NZD) | -- | 960 | 1440 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 3840 | 4800 | 5640 | 11040 | 14400 |
Price in US$ | 536 | 804 | 1072 | 1340 | 1608 | 2144 | 2680 | 3149 | 6164 | 8040 |
Paid internship fee: NZD 1600
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:40 - 14:30
General English + Unpaid Internship20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from480NZD / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 32 |
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Our price (NZD) | -- | 960 | 1440 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 3840 | 4800 | 5640 | 11040 | 14400 |
Price in US$ | 536 | 804 | 1072 | 1340 | 1608 | 2144 | 2680 | 3149 | 6164 | 8040 |
Unpaid internship fee: NZD 1400
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:40 - 14:30
Cambridge Preparation Full-Time - FCE
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)from480NZD / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (NZD) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4800 | 5760 |
Price in US$ | 2680 | 3216 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:40 - 14:30
Cambridge Preparation Full-Time - CAE
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)from480NZD / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (NZD) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4800 | 5760 |
Price in US$ | 2680 | 3216 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:40 - 14:30
Cambridge Preparation Full-Time - CPE
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)from480NZD / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Our price (NZD) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4800 | 5760 |
Price in US$ | 2680 | 3216 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:40 - 14:30
IELTS Academic & General Full-Time
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 18 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from480NZD / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 32 |
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Our price (NZD) | -- | 960 | 1440 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 3840 | 4800 | 5640 | 11040 | 14400 |
Price in US$ | 536 | 804 | 1072 | 1340 | 1608 | 2144 | 2680 | 3149 | 6164 | 8040 |
This course is for students requiring an IELTS score from 5.0 or more and need to take the exam at the end of the course.
Classes are held from Mondays to Fridays with a practice exam conducted every Friday afternoon.
Text books are provided free of charge to all IELTS students.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:40 - 14:30
Our prices for Worldwide School of English 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 Language level placement test before arrival
- 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 Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free local SIM card
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
Student opinions about Worldwide School of English, Auckland
Worldwide School of English, Auckland
Ratings of Worldwide School of English compared to ratings of all schools in New Zealand
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Worldwide School of English
“Life is short and the world is wide. Just go Worldwide!”
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Table tennis
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Halal food offered at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
- We also have an Arabic speaking counsellor.
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 27
- Number of public PC workstations: 32
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
- Prepared for partial sight or hearing difficulties but not completely of either or both.
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Thailand | 25% |
Japan | 20% |
Korea | 10% |
Saudi Arabia | 7% |
Brazil | 5% |
Chile | 5% |
France | 5% |
Spain | 4% |
Italy | 2% |
China | 2% |
Germany | 2% |
Switzerland | 2% |
Sweden | 1% |
Netherlands | 1% |
Vietnam | 1% |
Venezuela | 1% |
Other nationalities | 7% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 0.99009900990099% |
18-24 years | 24.752475247525% |
25-34 years | 39.60396039604% |
35-50 years | 24.752475247525% |
>50 years | 9.9009900990099% |
Information for all courses offered by Worldwide School of English
Material fees:
- 1-15 weeks: NZD 5 per week,
- 16 weeks or more: NZD 80.
Student Health Insurance:
2 weeks: NZD 125
1 month: NZD 154
2 months: NZD 205
3 months: NZD 260
4 months: NZD 313
5 months: NZD 369
6 months: NZD 423
7 months: NZD 478
8 months: NZD 534
9 months: NZD 588
10 months: NZD 644
11 months: NZD 697
1 year: NZD 752
13 months: NZD 811
14 months: NZD 870
15 months: NZD 930
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, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
260 NZD return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Tuesday: Rugby
Wednesday: Volley
Thursday: Pub Night
* Friday: options
Adults - Paid activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Baseball | | 5 km |
Basketball | | 5 km |
Cooking | | - |
Cricket | | 5 km |
Dancing | | 2 km |
Diving | | 10 km |
Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
Golf | | 10 km |
Horse riding | | 25 km |
Mountainbiking | | 25 km |
Music | | 5 km |
Rugby | | 2 km |
Sailing | | 10 km |
Skiing | | 500 km |
Squash | | 5 km |
Swimming | | 2 km |
Table Tennis | | - |
Tennis | | 5 km |
Volleyball | | 5 km |
Windsurfing | | - |
Yoga | | - |
Accommodation
City Lodge
In high demand!
1 rating Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
550 NZD/ week Show more

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 | -- | -- | -- | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 3850 | 4400 | 5500 | 6600 | 550 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 1293 | 1617 | 1940 | 2263 | 2586 | 3233 | 3879 | 324 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay
13 ratings Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
390 NZD/ week Show more

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 | -- | -- | -- | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 2730 | 3120 | 3900 | 4680 | 390 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 917 | 1146 | 1376 | 1605 | 1834 | 2292 | 2751 | 230 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
A student has to be booked for a minimum of 3 weeks in advance.
Dietary requirement 1 (vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy and lactose-free, vegan, pork-free): NZD 50 per week / NZD 8 per night.
Dietary requirement 2 (pescatarian, halal): NZD 100 per week / NZD 15 per night.
Junior Homestay Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
400 NZD/ week Show more
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 | -- | -- | -- | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 2800 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 400 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 941 | 1176 | 1411 | 1646 | 1881 | 2351 | 2821 | 236 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
A student has to be booked for a minimum of 3 weeks in advance.
City Lodge 1 rating Double room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
600 NZD/ week Show more
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 | -- | -- | -- | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 4200 | 4800 | 6000 | 7200 | 600 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 1411 | 1763 | 2116 | 2469 | 2821 | 3526 | 4232 | 353 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
City Lodge 1 rating Twin room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
650 NZD/ week Show more
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 | -- | -- | -- | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 4550 | 5200 | 6500 | 7800 | 650 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 1528 | 1910 | 2292 | 2674 | 3056 | 3820 | 4584 | 382 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Empire Apartments Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
350 NZD/ week Show more
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 | -- | -- | -- | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 823 | 1029 | 1235 | 1440 | 1646 | 2057 | 2469 | 206 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Luau Apartment Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
300 NZD/ week Show more
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 | -- | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 353 | 529 | 706 | 882 | 1058 | 1235 | 1411 | 1763 | 2116 | 177 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Luau Apartment Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
280 NZD/ week Show more
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 | -- | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 330 | 494 | 659 | 823 | 988 | 1152 | 1317 | 1646 | 1975 | 165 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Luau Apartment Triple room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
270 NZD/ week Show more
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 | -- | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 1890 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 318 | 477 | 635 | 794 | 953 | 1111 | 1270 | 1587 | 1905 | 159 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Luau Apartment Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
240 NZD/ week Show more
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 | -- | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1680 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 283 | 424 | 565 | 706 | 847 | 988 | 1129 | 1411 | 1693 | 142 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Park Tower Apartment Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
420 NZD/ week Show more
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 | -- | -- | -- | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 2940 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 420 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 988 | 1235 | 1481 | 1728 | 1975 | 2469 | 2962 | 247 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Arrival package rental: NZD 100
(Includes: Duvet Cover, Duvet Inner, Face Cloth, Bath Towel, Pillow, Pillowcase, Plate, Bowl, Mug, Glass, Knife & Fork, Spoons, non-Stick Fry Pan, S/S Saucepan, Cooking Spoon and Slotted Turner)
Park Tower Apartment Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
320 NZD/ week Show more
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 | -- | -- | -- | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2240 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 753 | 941 | 1129 | 1317 | 1505 | 1881 | 2257 | 189 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Arrival package rental: NZD 100
(Includes: Duvet Cover, Duvet Inner, Face Cloth, Bath Towel, Pillow, Pillowcase, Plate, Bowl, Mug, Glass, Knife & Fork, Spoons, non-Stick Fry Pan, S/S Saucepan, Cooking Spoon and Slotted Turner)
Princeton Apartment Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
320 NZD/ week Show more
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 | -- | -- | -- | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2240 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 753 | 941 | 1129 | 1317 | 1505 | 1881 | 2257 | 189 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
YMCA Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
480 NZD/ week Show more
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 | -- | -- | -- | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 3360 | 3840 | 4800 | 5760 | 480 | 380 |
Price in US$ | 1129 | 1411 | 1693 | 1975 | 2257 | 2821 | 3385 | 283 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Extra fees:
Key bond: NZD 40 (in the event of the loss of your key card).
Refundable bond for 8+ weeks: NZD 140
Student Testimonial Videos
Questions and answers about Worldwide School of English
- Do I need to bring anything special on the first day of the course?“Please arrive at Worldwide at 8:30 (or earlier) on the first day. Remember to bring: Passport, Visa, Insurance (2024).”Luiz, Marketing & Project Manager from Worldwide School of English, Auckland - Nov 15, 2024
FAQ about Worldwide School of English, Auckland
- Is it possible to book accommodation in a flat for 2 weeks?“For accommodation in a flat, the minimum period is 4 weeks. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 21, 2023
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Worldwide School of English?The accommodation City Lodge is the most popular among all our clients of Worldwide School of English
- Is airport pickup offered by Worldwide?Yes. The school offers pickup from Auckland International Airport (130 NZD)
- What is the number of students per class at Worldwide School of English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Worldwide School of English varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 18 students (General English Full-Time)
- Which countries are students of Worldwide School of English from?The highest Nationality percentage at Worldwide School of English comes from Thailand with a 25% representation, followed by students from Japan (20%) and Korea (10%).
- Worldwide School of English offers courses for which ages?Worldwide School of English offers courses from 15 years to 99. Average age is 26 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Worldwide School of English




Visa Documents

Worldwide School of English offers their General English course on a 20-lesson per week basis and is suitable for a wide range of people in different situations - including those who are involved in academics, or who are trying to improve their English for their work life.
There are 8 possible levels that you might be assigned to after your initial placement test, however, at each level the foundation of the lessons remains largely the same: a strong focus on grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Students will also spend a significant amount of time in speaking activities, to refine this all-important skill.