40 General English Courses for Adults in New Zealand

Study English in Auckland at your teacher’s home, on a schedule of 20 one-to-one lessons every week. You will reap the dual benefits of studying with your private teacher and living in the city of Auckland, where the locals are friendly and welcoming - so you’ll have plenty of chances to use your developing English skills in everyday life.

Auckland offers a great balance between what we understand as city life, and life outdoors, thanks to the diverse variety of beaches, shopping zones, forests, and water sports locations. If you have the necessary documentation, then you can even take advantage of Auckland’s abundant employment opportunities.

You will receive support during your home tuition experience from Study & Live in your Teacher's Home’s Local Organisers working in Auckland, who will resolve even any small issues that might arise during your studies at your teacher’s home.

With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.

With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.

The Bildungsurlaub course offers employees the opportunity to use Germany’s educational leave program to develop language proficiency and cultural knowledge in a unique, immersive environment. The course typically runs for 5 to 10 days, combining intensive language lessons with cultural activities.

This intensive program focuses on practical language use, with classes tailored to various levels, from beginner to advanced. Participants will engage in interactive lessons, cultural excursions, and real-life scenarios to practice language skills in meaningful contexts.

Benefits:

• Improved Language Skills for professional and personal use.
  
• Cultural Insight into the region's traditions and social practices.
  
• Professional Growth through enhanced communication abilities.
  
• Certification to share with employers as part of the Bildungsurlaub program.
  

From Intermediate level upwards, students on the Intensive 24 programme can choose to study: General English, English for Exams or Business English.

A flexible course mixing General English and academic exam preparation skills, designed for students who wish to use English in an academic setting.

Recommended start dates: First Monday of January, April and September.

Christchurch is a city that is best known for its outstanding natural beauty but also features a variety of historical and architectural curiosities to discover in the Central City, such as Cathedral Square or the Bridge of Remembrance. In Study & Live in your Teacher's Home’s home tuition programme, you will study English through a schedule of 20 one-to-one sessions per week, the contents of which are decided by the student and their needs.

There is something for everyone in Christchurch, whether it’s the busy city centre with all of its commercial activity or the more trendy and young areas of Ilam and Riccarton. Of course, watersports such as surfing are a local favourite. Whatever you like to do with your free time, your host family will be happy to help you find what you’re looking for during your stay in Christchurch.

All meals are provided by the host, as this is a full board experience. If you need support for any reason regarding your course or accommodation, Study & Live in your Teacher's Home asks guests to contact their Local Organiser staff located in the city.

With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.

With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.

The Bildungsurlaub course offers employees the opportunity to use Germany’s educational leave program to develop language proficiency and cultural knowledge in a unique, immersive environment. The course typically runs for 5 to 10 days, combining intensive language lessons with cultural activities.

This intensive program focuses on practical language use, with classes tailored to various levels, from beginner to advanced. Participants will engage in interactive lessons, cultural excursions, and real-life scenarios to practice language skills in meaningful contexts.

Benefits:

• Improved Language Skills for professional and personal use.
  
• Cultural Insight into the region's traditions and social practices.
  
• Professional Growth through enhanced communication abilities.
  
• Certification to share with employers as part of the Bildungsurlaub program.
  

NZCEL Certificate Registration Fee: NZD 120

This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.

Auckland is New Zealand’s busiest and most modern city, and offers a blend of stunning beaches and urban living that many students love. The Intensive English course from EF Auckland represents their most time-demanding course, at 32 classes per week, but is also the school’s most popular course due to the undeniable results that they produce with their students.

The methodology used in their classrooms is general in character and aims to develop all language skills, ranging from formal aspects such as grammar to more informal abilities such as correct use of phrasal verbs and the subtleties of correct pronunciation. The Intensive course is most commonly taken by those who are applying for academic or professional opportunities, but it can be taken by anybody who is determined to take their English to the next level.

This option includes ten Special Interest Lessons, which are classes specifically tailored to any subject of your choosing. EF promises that with 6 weeks of dedicated and earnest study on this course, you will be able to go up by one-course level.

Please note that course materials are not included in the price.

Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample course times and may change depending on availability and time of year.