Experience More Learn English in New Zealand

Experience More Learn English in New Zealand

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Experience More… 4 key features of Languages International…

Quality education you can trust

Exceptional locations

Individual student focus

International experience

Languages International has two schools: - Auckland (established in 1978) - Christchurch (established in 2006)

Auckland population: 1. 5 million Christchurch population: 350, 000

Languages International Auckland

27 Princes Street: main reception, administration, classrooms

23 Princes Street: classrooms, Learning Centre, student lounge (with email / internet computers, wireless access, drinks & snack machines, microwaves)

29 Princes Street: classrooms

31 Princes Street: classrooms, drink machines

Auckland City

Languages International Christchurch

Worcester Chambers: classrooms, Learning Centre, student lounge (with email / internet computers, wireless access, drinks & snack machines, microwave)

Christchurch City

Auckland facilities

The Learning Centre • 30 internet-connected computers with a range of language learning software and resources • 18 additional listening posts • 74 reading desks • Conversation exchange programme • 1 -to-1 academic counselling appointments available with teachers • Quiet study rooms • Large range of study materials, including tapes, DVDs, reference books & magazines • Library with books and audio books for students to borrow

Student lounge • Couches, microwaves, electric jugs, food and drink machines • Another 9 computers available all day for free email use. • Free wireless internet access

Christchurch facilities

The Learning Centre • 10 internet-connected computers with a range of language learning software and resources • 6 additional listening posts • 15 reading desks • Conversation exchange programme • 1 -to-1 academic counselling appointments available with teachers • Large range of materials, including tapes, DVDs, reference books & magazines • Library with books and audio books for students to borrow

Student lounge - Couches, microwaves, electric jugs, food and drink machines - More computers available all day for free email use. - Free wireless internet access

Nationality Mix Auckland 2012 KAZAKHSTAN 1% GERMANY 2% NEW CALEDONIA 1% TAHITI 2% FRANCE 2% other W European 2% other Middle Eastern UKRAINE 2% 1% other S American 1% other E European 1% other Asian 1% SWITZERLAND 15% THAILAND 4% SAUDI ARABIA 14% CHINA 6% TAIWA N 6% RUSSIA 6% BRAZIL 7% KOREA 13% JAPAN 12% In 2012, we welcomed students from 37 countries or territories to Auckland.

Nationality Mix Christchurch 2012 THAILAND, 1% UKRAINE, 1% SPAIN, 1% ITALY, 1% FRANCE, 1% RUSSIA, 2% CHINA, 2% GERMANY, 3% CHILE, 3% SWITZERLAND, 5% JAPAN, 30% KOREA, 5% TAIWAN, 12% SAUDI ARABIA, 15% BRAZIL, 17% Students from 16 countries and territories attended a course in Christchurch in 2012.

Choose from a wide range of courses · General English Full-time or part-time (8 levels - Beginner to Post-Advanced) · English for Business (EB)* Full-time or part-time · English for University (EU) Full-time – including IELTS preparation · Cambridge Exam Preparation Full-time courses (FCE, CAE, CPE & BEC*) · Courses for Teachers – TESOL + TKT, CELTA* and DELTA* Languages International is a Cambridge Teacher Training Centre · Executive Course Includes one-to-one tuition · IELTS Afternoon preparation courses · Preparation for the TOEFL and TOEIC tests Afternoon preparation courses *courses not currently available in Christchurch

Sample Timetable for 2012 – GE Intermediate Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8. 30 - 9. 30 SPEAKING LISTENING SPEAKING GRAMMAR WRITING Social occasions and customs Cultural tips for travellers Survey: socializing "Will" for spontaneous decisions Description of different cultures: making generalisations GRAMMAR & PRONUNCIATION LISTENING & SPEAKING Restaurant role play Real life: making social arrangements OPTION OPTION Supervised independent learning in selfaccess centre 9. 35 - 10. 35 Topic & Language Focus (Sample) “Social Matters” in different countries 5 minute break GRAMMAR & PRONUNCIATION COMMUNICATION TASKS Polite requests Cultural tips for travellers 10. 35 - 11. 05 - 12. 05 VOCABULARY Expressions with “go” 30 minute break Skills Focus LISTENING READING OPTION Following a discussion on internet use Understanding text organisation E. g. Grammar, Conversation, English for Employment, IELTS, TOEFL … 5 minute break 12. 10 - 1. 10 SPEAKING 1. 10 - 2. 00 Linking ideas Supervised independent learning in selfaccess centre Lunch 2 - 2. 45 WRITING Stating & supporting your opinions FREE 2. 45 - 3. 30 FREE

• Afternoon Options are for students from lower intermediate to post - advanced only. • Beginners to Pre-intermediate continue with an intensive skills focus. • Students can choose a new option every four weeks. • This timetable is a sample only and may be changed. Some classes may be at different times, but all classes are between 8. 30 am and 3. 50 pm. • All students receive an individual timetable on their first day at school.

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Internships and Work Placement Working with our partner INTERNe. X, we offer the following programmes: • Work & Travel Support For students who want to get general experience of working in New Zealand earn some money to help support their study or travel. • Internships Placement For students who want to get specific, professional experience in a New Zealand workplace that is relevant to their area of study or training.

What our students are saying … Student feedback in Auckland was very similar to last year’s. 65% of students completed a questionnaire when they finished their course. 2012 2011 Teaching Learning Centre Accommodation Social Programme 4. 7 4. 3 4. 2 4. 1 4. 6 4. 3 4. 1 3. 9 Student Services 4. 4 4. 5 98% of students said that teaching in Auckland is excellent (68%) or good (30%): we doubt that there are many schools in the world that could beat that. It is actually very unusual for students to say that our teaching is just “okay”. Just over 97% of students said they would recommend the Auckland school. Here’s a sample of what our students said this year: “Well done! I’ve enjoyed my second stay here even more than my first one 2½ years ago. Simply fantastic!” “Perfect location. I love these old houses, everyone’s really helpful and friendly, great atmosphere, you feel very comfortable. And one of the best teachers I ever had …”

95% of students completed a leaving questionnaire in Christchurch, and 100% said they would recommend the school, up from 98% last year. 98% of students said the teaching they received was either excellent (78%) or good (20%). 2012 2011 Teaching Learning Centre Accommodation Social Programme 4. 8 4. 5 4. 3 4. 1 4. 7 4. 4 4. 2 3. 9 Student Services 4. 4 “I had a great time with friends and nice teachers. Thank you very much. I would strongly recommend this school to others. ” “Really good teachers. Had heaps of fun during the course. ” “All teachers and staff members were always friendly and helpful. A lot of different opportunities in the Learning Centre to vary my studies, it helped a lot. ” “I enjoyed the course. Wonderful teachers!”

Choices in Accommodation We can offer you: • homestay • student residence • serviced apartments

Homestay Live with a New Zealand family. . Carefully selected families usually living between 20 – 40 minutes’ bus ride of the city centre Very friendly people who enjoy hosting students from different countries

Student Residence Auckland: City Lodge

Student Residence Auckland: Empire

Empire

Serviced apartments Executive accommodation within easy walking distance of the school and the city centre

Social Programme

Sample Social Programme weekly schedule 2 pm Mt. Eden m o n Meet Karina outside 27 20 Meet Charlie in 276 t u e s 2 pm Bethells Beach 4 pm DVD Marley & Me Meet Liz outside 27 $1. 60 bus book by Mon @ 2 pm $free (incl. popcorn) book by Mon @ 2 pm $25(private transport) pay by Tues @ 11 am 21 w e d = 4 pm Dance Class Meet May Ann outside 27 $15 pay by Wed @ 2 pm 22 T h u r s 2 pm Devonport Walk & Handmade Chocolates Meet Beth outside 27 $10(return ferry) pay by Thurs @ 2 pm 23 f r i 1. 30 pm Horse Riding $55 pay by Meet Christine outside 27 Fri @ 11 am 6 pm Film Festival 24 $15 pay by Meet May Ann outside 27 Fri @ 2 pm 7. 30 pm Malaysian Dinner Fri @ 4 pm Meet James outside Sky City Cinema $15 book by