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Worldwide School of EnglishAuckland, New Zealand

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

49 students - overall rating
80 Anzac Avenue - 1010 Auckland - see on map
What we like about the school
  • 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
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0.99009900990099%
18-24 years 24.752475247525%
25-34 years 39.60396039604%
35-50 years 24.752475247525%
>50 years 9.9009900990099%

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 Language
Private
Work & Study
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

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

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Student opinions about Worldwide School of English, Auckland

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
Worldwide School of English, Auckland
49 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Organisation
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Value for money
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (20 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Students 31-49 years (8 ratings)
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Students 50+ years (10 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
I like the school's learning atmosphere and experienced teachers very much. The morning classes are compact and efficient, and the afternoon oral classes are interesting. At the end of the day, the school also arranges many interesting extra-curricular activities, in which we can make friends from different countries and communicate in English. All in all, Worldwide is a great language school.
Disliked
nothing
Review details
Course: General English Full-Time [英语] - 16 weeks
Review date: 27. Oct. 2023 by Sumei Li
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers are professional, they help students choose the right way to improve their language. Every one of them has a different way of teaching, which is good and prevents boredom.
Insider tip: Reading is very important and help us to make our sentences in a correct way.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: If you want to learn faster it's good to choose a full time English course. Afternoon classes were funny and helped me to improve my speaking and taught me new vocabulary.
Other comments It is a good school, which showed me that learning English can be fun and faster.
Course: Full-Time Intensive  - 7 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2019 by Mikolaj Pacewicz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Superb experience of living, exchanging and sharing with people from all over the world, top-notch supervision and teaching. I recommend this school one hundred percent.
Review details
Course: General English Full-Time - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Nov. 2023 by Pascal Demunck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The atmosphere in school is excellent! Great students, it was an excellent human experience which also helped me to make considerable progress in English! thank you WWS!
Insider tip: Pubs nights. Which allow you to relax while having fun and practicing your "speaking". AWESOME!
Review details
Other comments it's a good school, warm atmosphere, helpful teachers.
Course: Intensive Full time - 5 weeks
Review date: 18. Feb. 2014 by Alexandra Airault
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Well-organized, e.g. the pub night every wednesday, free water, tea and coffee, movies in the library
Review details
Course: Intensive, full time - 4 weeks
Review date: 22. Dec. 2005 by Matthias Heim
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Friendly and motivated teachers and interesting topics, possibility to watch movies in the library.
Disliked
too much students out of my country in my class
Insider tip: Night activities like "margaritas"
Review details
Course: Standard
Review date: 7. Oct. 2002 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The ambiance, the diversity of nationalites and the ludique way to learn
Review details
Course: Part Time English AM - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Feb. 2008 by Caroline Chanier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The mix of nationalities, the teaching, courtesy of teachers
Insider tip: The organized activities, the graduation day after the course
Review details
Other comments very well located in the city center
Course: Intensive Full time - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Apr. 2014 by Thierry Le Mercier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
To be in contact with many different nationalities
Insider tip: Pub night!
Review details
Other comments Super nice teachers & great experiences
Course: General English - 6 weeks
Review date: 15. Dec. 2018 by Alina Andrea Kamara
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
You meet students all over the world in a nice city
Review details
Other comments Very nice school with cool teachers. Quality of FCE/CAE class is more serious.
Course: Intensive, full time - 8 weeks
Review date: 4. May. 2007 by Rolf Fux
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
personal contact to teachers and headmasters
Disliked
you just can change your homestay after two weeks
Insider tip: You will not study with just one book but with copys from different books
Review details
Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
Review date: 5. Mar. 2002 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The methodology of the classes and pub night!
Insider tip: Enjoy and learn all of New Zealand
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 6 weeks
Review date: 6. Dec. 2009 by Irene Bermejo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The relationship between students and staff.
Insider tip: Most houses in new Zeland don't have central heating.
Review details
Course: Intensive, full time - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Nov. 2008 by Olga Lopez Maeztu
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Pub night, soccer, friends, teacher
Review details
Course: Part Time English AM - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Feb. 2008 by Jean Gabryel Chanier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The atmosphere and the teaching.
Review details
Course: Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English - 12 weeks
Review date: 24. Jan. 2009 by Kaat Meylemans
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Two grammar teacher are perfect
Review details
Course: Intensive (Full Time) English - 8 weeks
Review date: 2. Jan. 2007 by Grit Haertel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Great place to meet new friends!
Insider tip: Pub Night and other school activities are a must!
Review details
Other comments If you want to have a great time and learn good English, this is the best school to go to.
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Many activities¡¢¡¡kind teacher
Insider tip: No problem
Review details
Other comments I enjoyed very much
Course: Standard & Business Combi Group
Review date: 9. Sep. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The good atmosphere in class
Review details
Course: Intensive, full time - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Oct. 2012 by Barthelemy Arribe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
That I met very good friends
Insider tip: Do a lot of trips in the weekends because they were great!
Review details
Course: Cambridge First Certificate - 9 weeks
Review date: 31. Mar. 2008 by Armand Van Eldik
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Friendly, you feel like home
Review details
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 18. Oct. 2007 by Guillermo Garcia Macia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Located in the city center
Insider tip: Pub nights, very recommendable
Review details
Other comments In any case, always try to get a qulification, then you have a goal for studying and lessons are so much better. No kidding, try IELTS, FCE ... the school is good then.
Course: IELTS exam - 8 weeks
Review date: 21. Jun. 2006 by Patrick Jäger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Pub night every wednesday
Insider tip: Nice teachers.
Review details
Other comments nice school.
Course: IELTS exam - 20 weeks
Review date: 1. May. 2006 by Guilhem Chene
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Pubs at night, activities
Insider tip: Pubs at night
Review details
Course: Standard
Review date: 10. Nov. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Encouraged to study hard
Review details
Course: Cambridge - 12 weeks
Review date: 22. Jun. 2006 by Anja Schirmer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
School in city centre
Review details
Course: Intensive, full time - 4 weeks
Review date: 14. May. 2006 by Corinne Sauteur
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Quality of teaching
Review details
Other comments Well appreciated
Course: Intensive English - 12 weeks
Review date: 2. Jun. 2015 by Mohammed Alhoweidi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very good teachers.
Review details
Other comments The public transport system in Auckland is hopeless and it is sometimes very difficult to meet people and enjoy the time in Auckland.
Course: Cambridge Advanced Certificate
Review date: 25. Dec. 2003 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Multi-culturalism.
Review details
Other comments Smaller classes, better coffee.
Course: Intensive, full time - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2010 by Marko Krause
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Conversation class
Review details
Course: Intensive, full time - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Jan. 2007 by Marina Schumm
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Worldwide School of English compared to ratings of all schools in New Zealand

 Worldwide School of English AucklandAverage of all other schools in New Zealand
Overall school rating4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Worldwide School of English

“Life is short and the world is wide. Just go Worldwide!”
Cleve Brown
– 
Cleve Brown
Director of Worldwide School of English
Accreditations and Quality seals
Education NZEnglish New ZealandNZQAQE
English teacher qualifications
100% 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 8:30
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Worldwide School of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1989
Legal name/parent company
Worldwide School, Ltd. | Tax registration ID: GST066-450-090

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.
Additional comment about facilities of school
Cafeteria with food and drinks for sale Large student room to relax with friends Large outside deck to enjoy the sun Free Wifi Self Access Centre Library DVD's Listening posts Computers EFL readers * Magazines

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 15
Throughout the year: 18
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 26 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
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%

Information for all courses offered by Worldwide School of English

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
250.00 NZD
Comments about courses

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 810.32
14 months: NZD 869.89
15 months: NZD 929.45

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 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 - 07 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 04 Feb 2024, 06 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 28 Jun 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 21 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, 20 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:
130 NZD one way
260 NZD return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Auckland.
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

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball5 km
Basketball5 km
Cooking-
Cricket5 km
Dancing2 km
Diving10 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding25 km
Mountainbiking25 km
Music5 km
Rugby2 km
Sailing10 km
Skiing500 km
Squash5 km
Swimming2 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis5 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing-
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Monday: Yoga
Tuesday: Rugby
Wednesday: Volley
Thursday: Pub Night
* Friday: options

Adults - Paid activities

* Friday afternoon activities, outside school, change every week (NZD 5 - NZD 20).
Videos about leisure activities at Worldwide School of English Auckland

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about Worldwide School of English

  • 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

  • For accommodation in a flat, the minimum period is 4 weeks.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 21, 2023
  • The accommodation City Lodge is the most popular among all our clients of Worldwide School of English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Auckland International Airport (130 NZD)
  • 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)
  • 100% of teachers at Worldwide School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • 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 from 15 years to 99. Average age is 26 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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